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Daniel Fiott
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Professor and Head, Defence and Statecraft, CSDS - VUB; and Non-Resident Fellow, Real Instituto Elcano.

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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 7d
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Before 2026 begins, it is time to provide a recap of all of my publications in 2025. Thanks to my co-authors and those who commissioned or sponsored the research.

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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 2d
“The EU sees ____ as a partner for ____, an ____ competitor and a ___ rival. However, EU-___ relations have become increasingly complex due to a growing number of irritants.”

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
🎉1️⃣🎊 “Hanging Together or Hanging Separately? Europe and the Indo-Pacific in US-China Rivalry”, In-Depth Paper by Luis Simón, Daniel Fiott, Octavian Manea, Zack Cooper and Toshi Yoshihara: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Hanging Together or Hanging Separately? Europe and the Indo-Pacific in United States-China Rivalry - CSDS
The United States appears to be consistent on the idea that “great power” or “strategic” competition and, more specifically, “competition with China” stands out as its overriding national security pri...
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
👏3️⃣ “Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition”, In-Depth Paper by Luis Simón, Daniel Fiott, Alexander Mattelaer, Masayuki Masuda, Lotje Boswinkel, Alexander Lanoszka and Hugo Meijer: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition - CSDS
As the United States prioritises deterrence of China in the Indo-Pacific, the question of how Europeans can take primary responsibility for conventional defence in Europe will take centre stage at NAT...
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
5️⃣ “The Price of Plenty: Industrial Overcapacities, China and European Defence”, Policy Brief by Daniel Fiott: csds.vub.be/publication/...
The Price of Plenty: Industrial Overcapacities, China and European Defence - CSDS
Despite the European Union’s (EU) steps in recent months to boost defence investment, the sector faces structural challenges, not least due to global industrial overcapacities. Large financial investm...
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
8️⃣ “Unity is Not Enough: How will Europe Navigate the Trumpian Era of Geopolitical Competition?”, Policy Brief by Daniel Fiott: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Unity is Not Enough: How will Europe Navigate the Trumpian Era of Geopolitical Competition? - CSDS
The second Trump presidency will in many ways be unique, but Europeans will likely still pursue the short-term tactics of keeping a low profile or enhancing bilateralism with the United States (US). E...
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
9️⃣ “Counting on the Cloud? NATO, Digital Modernisation and Cloud Computing”, In-Depth Paper by Daniel Fiott and Antonio Calcara: csds.vub.be/publication/... @acalcara.bsky.social
Counting on the Cloud? NATO, Digital Modernisation and Cloud Computing - CSDS
NATO is enhancing its defence and deterrence in the face of grave geopolitical risks. While the major focus in 2025 is on ramping up the manufacturing of ammunition, missiles, tanks, armoured vehicles...
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d
❗ CSDS Top 10 ❗

As we draw near the end of 2025, we take a look at our most popular analytical and research products of the year! We hope you’ve enjoyed following our work this year.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6....

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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 8d
The #EUCO “reviewed ongoing work related to Member State-led capability coalitions, to priority capability areas and to launching concrete projects in the first half of 2026”. #EUDefence

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European Council conclusions on the Middle East, European defence and security, next multiannual financial framework, enlargement and reforms, migration and other items
On 18 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, European defence and security, next multiannual financial framework, enlargement and reforms, migration and other items.
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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 8d
Back in November we held a TTX to test European responses to conflict over Taiwan. Here are the results 👇🏻
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❗New CSDS In-Depth Paper❗

No better way to end the year than with lessons learned from a recent TTX we organised at CSDS on Taiwan. Tomasz Szatkowski, Octavian Manea, Luis Simón and Giulia Tercovich walk you through Europe's reactions to conflict! A must-read!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 8d
❗New CSDS In-Depth Paper❗

No better way to end the year than with lessons learned from a recent TTX we organised at CSDS on Taiwan. Tomasz Szatkowski, Octavian Manea, Luis Simón and Giulia Tercovich walk you through Europe's reactions to conflict! A must-read!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 8d
❗CSDS Research❗

"The Three Images of EU Strategic Autonomy: Perspectives on Wedging, Binding and Hedging", by Daniel Fiott, in the Journal of European Integration, for our ERC-funded project.

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