European Security Initiative

Europeans, face facts: Trump is all too predictable

Donald Trump’s second presidency has got off to a shocking start. Europeans leaders need to drop the “unpredictability” façade and double down on support for Ukraine

Ukraine negotiations: How Europeans can be at the table, not on the menu

Donald Trump has spoken to Vladimir Putin, and they are ready to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Already, the US has ceded to two major Russian demands. How Europeans respond is crucial for the future of Ukraine and of the continent’s security

Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West

From overreliance on China to the growing involvement of civilians, the extensive use of drones in the Ukraine war offers crucial lessons for future conflicts