Europe

What is the impact of a potential US troop withdrawal on NATO's Eastern Flank? The withdrawal signals political caution rather than strategic weakness, urging Europe to bolster its self-reliance despite uncertainty. Europe can effectively manage the troop reduction, and increased investments could lead to a stronger, more resilient NATO and EU.

1. Main question: What is the effect of climate change on European security, and how prepared is the EU? 2. Argument: Climate change poses serious security risks to the EU—from infrastructure damage and mass migration to geopolitical shifts—yet the Union remains underprepared. 3. Conclusion: The EU must invest in mitigation, aid vulnerable nations, and strengthen its internal resilience to safeguard its future in an increasingly unstable climate.

How has Europe helped meet Ukraine's request for artillery ammunition? This brief contextualises and visualises EU artillery aid to Ukraine since 2022, measured against Kyiv's requests. The brief describes how aid shortages have affected battlefield dynamics, and what solutions exist.

The European Working Group's map shows major cyberattacks from 2021-2023, emphasizing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for stronger cyber defenses.

EU's internal divisions hinder unanimous decisions in the Middle East conflict, despite recent progress in humanitarian aid initiatives.

The EU’s new High Representative for CFSP Kaja Kallas is a strong advocate for EU enlargement by “staged accession”. This Brief takes a closer look at the CEPS model for staged accession.

The number of barriers is on the rise in Europe, but is this the most effective way to stop migration?

The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.

EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.

After a wave of military coup d’états in the Sahel region, EU member states had to withdraw around 7400 troops. This security vacuum now leads to increasing instability in the region.

EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.

The 2024 EU Parliament elections will have an impact on European foreign policy. It proposes that the newly elected representatives may sort themselves into three possible coalition arrangements with different foreign policy impacts.