Dr Alina Polyakova
@apolyakova.bsky.social
President & CEO @cepa.org; Prof Johns Hopkins SAIS; former Brookings Institution; Berkeley PhD, Russia, Europe, democracy, tech policy.
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NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit.
cepa.org/article/nato...
cepa.org/article/nato...
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CEPA is at the #NATOSummit2025! CEPA experts, including Jason Israel, are attending the NATO Summit to participate in critical discussions on global security and transatlantic cooperation.
June 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CEPA is at the #NATOSummit2025! CEPA experts, including Jason Israel, are attending the NATO Summit to participate in critical discussions on global security and transatlantic cooperation.
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"This is a historic opportunity for the US to show why it is the indispensable NATO ally as European members commit to doing more, the US shouldn’t do less." @apolyakova.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"This is a historic opportunity for the US to show why it is the indispensable NATO ally as European members commit to doing more, the US shouldn’t do less." @apolyakova.bsky.social
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NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit.
NATO SUMMIT 2025: AN ASSESSMENT OF TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY COOPERATION | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Full Committee Hearing on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BUSINESS MEETING
www.foreign.senate.gov
June 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit.
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“Taken together, these remarks and actions from the US should give the Europeans and Ukrainians reasons for optimism. And perhaps more importantly, an opportunity to learn a few important lessons.” @apolyakova.bsky.social
US Offers Europe a Warmer Embrace
United States Vice President J.D. Vance's reassurance of strong US-Europe ties signals a shift in US policy on Russia.
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May 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Taken together, these remarks and actions from the US should give the Europeans and Ukrainians reasons for optimism. And perhaps more importantly, an opportunity to learn a few important lessons.” @apolyakova.bsky.social
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Improving connectivity and boosting economic development around NATO’s Eastern Flank is imperative to long-term security guarantees. Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher and @apolyakova.bsky.social discuss how the Three Seas Initiative will make this a reality. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...
Amb. Georgette Mosbacher on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher joins CEPA to discuss Poland, NATO, and the transatlantic alliance amid rising geopolitical threats.
cepa.org
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Improving connectivity and boosting economic development around NATO’s Eastern Flank is imperative to long-term security guarantees. Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher and @apolyakova.bsky.social discuss how the Three Seas Initiative will make this a reality. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...
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The transatlantic alliance must strengthen cooperation in the face of rising authoritarianism. @apolyakova.bsky.social & Ambassador Mark Gitenstein explore Romania’s role in NATO and EU-US relations. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...
Amb. Mark Gitenstein & EU-US Ties
Ambassador Mark Gitenstein joins Alina Polyakova on CEPA’s new podcast to discuss the importance of EU-US ties.
cepa.org
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The transatlantic alliance must strengthen cooperation in the face of rising authoritarianism. @apolyakova.bsky.social & Ambassador Mark Gitenstein explore Romania’s role in NATO and EU-US relations. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...
I am delighted to announce The @cepa.org Podcast is live! Episodes feature strong transatlantic voices such as former Ambassadors Georgette Mosbacher & Mark Gitenstein, and MSC Vice-Chair Franke Benedikt. Tune in now!
Podcasts
Tune into podcasts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) featuring unique guests and dynamic discussions.
cepa.org
May 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I am delighted to announce The @cepa.org Podcast is live! Episodes feature strong transatlantic voices such as former Ambassadors Georgette Mosbacher & Mark Gitenstein, and MSC Vice-Chair Franke Benedikt. Tune in now!
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“Without any real pressure, the Russians are not budging and playing for time, and they are getting what they want: a US that is so frustrated with the negotiations that they seem to just want Ukraine to say yes to accepting Russia’s maximalist demands.” @apolyakova.bsky.social
Trump Blames Zelensky as Ukraine Peace Talks Stumble
After the Ukrainian leader criticized President Trump’s proposed peace plan, U.S. officials again threatened to walk away from negotiations.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“Without any real pressure, the Russians are not budging and playing for time, and they are getting what they want: a US that is so frustrated with the negotiations that they seem to just want Ukraine to say yes to accepting Russia’s maximalist demands.” @apolyakova.bsky.social
As SecDef said, Europe needs to lead in securing Ukraine with a deterrence force to enforce any negotiation, but sans a US backstop, deterrence will fail as it did in 2022. @cepa.org's peace plan lays out the steps needed for sustainable, not temporary, peace.
How to Win: A Seven-Point Plan for Sustainable Peace in Ukraine
CEPA's International Leadership Council outlines seven priorities for US and EU policymakers to achieve sustainable peace in Ukraine.
cepa.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
As SecDef said, Europe needs to lead in securing Ukraine with a deterrence force to enforce any negotiation, but sans a US backstop, deterrence will fail as it did in 2022. @cepa.org's peace plan lays out the steps needed for sustainable, not temporary, peace.
As discussions at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) kick off this week, @cepa.org high-level advisory group co-chaired by Gen. H.R. McMaster and Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer advances a 7 point peace plan for Ukraine.
How to Win: A Seven-Point Plan for Sustainable Peace in Ukraine
CEPA's International Leadership Council outlines seven priorities for US and EU policymakers to achieve sustainable peace in Ukraine.
cepa.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As discussions at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) kick off this week, @cepa.org high-level advisory group co-chaired by Gen. H.R. McMaster and Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer advances a 7 point peace plan for Ukraine.
It’s good to see Europe ramping up on defense with a focus on the Arctic, a region of increasing contention.
Denmark to spend €2bn on Arctic security as Trump threatens Greenland
Copenhagen is boosting its military spending and holding talks with European allies as Trump ramps up his expansionist rhetoric. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It’s good to see Europe ramping up on defense with a focus on the Arctic, a region of increasing contention.
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"We need more leverage to force the Russians to the negotiating table, but that really starts with providing more weapons to Ukraine...to make this war even more unsustainable for the Russians," @apolyakova.bsky.social goes on The World to discuss what's needed to end the war in Ukraine.
January 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"We need more leverage to force the Russians to the negotiating table, but that really starts with providing more weapons to Ukraine...to make this war even more unsustainable for the Russians," @apolyakova.bsky.social goes on The World to discuss what's needed to end the war in Ukraine.
Glad to see POTUS take up a maximum pressure strategy to compel Russia to the negotiating table - a position of strength is the only way to get to sustainable peace.
Trump tells Putin to reach Ukraine ‘deal’ soon or US will increase sanctions
US president says Washington could impose more trade restrictions on Moscow
www.ft.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Glad to see POTUS take up a maximum pressure strategy to compel Russia to the negotiating table - a position of strength is the only way to get to sustainable peace.
Russia is executing a shadow war against NATO, and Europe, in particular, does not have the tools to deter this hybrid aggression.
Europe is under attack from Russia. Why isn’t it fighting back?
Western countries have shied away from reacting to Kremlin acts of sabotage and terror.
www.politico.eu
January 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Russia is executing a shadow war against NATO, and Europe, in particular, does not have the tools to deter this hybrid aggression.
NATO launched a Baltic patrol mission - glad to see the Alliance take up a core recommendation from @cepa.org 2023 study that called on the alliance do just that. Baltic Sea security is core to NATO’s ability to defend and deter Russia.
NATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships
The operation, dubbed “Baltic Sentry,” will dispatch national contributions as well as joint assets to the strategically located body of water.
www.defensenews.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NATO launched a Baltic patrol mission - glad to see the Alliance take up a core recommendation from @cepa.org 2023 study that called on the alliance do just that. Baltic Sea security is core to NATO’s ability to defend and deter Russia.
Thank you to @kajakallas.bsky.social for her sharp vision and clarity - Europe's future and that of the US alliance structure rests on ensuring a sustainable peace in Ukraine.
EU ready to take lead on Ukraine if US no longer willing, says Kallas
Kaja Kallas said she hoped the United States would continue backing Kyiv.
www.politico.eu
January 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thank you to @kajakallas.bsky.social for her sharp vision and clarity - Europe's future and that of the US alliance structure rests on ensuring a sustainable peace in Ukraine.
I highly recommend listening to Gabrielius Landsbergis, CEPA's 2024 Transatlantic Leadership Award winner, & H.R. McMaster, Co-chair of CEPA’s International Leadership Council, discuss the future of Europe, the threat of authoritarianism, and support for Ukraine.
Lithuania: A Baltic Perspective On European Security
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Gabrielius Landsbergis discuss the Baltic nation of Lithuania.
www.hoover.org
January 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I highly recommend listening to Gabrielius Landsbergis, CEPA's 2024 Transatlantic Leadership Award winner, & H.R. McMaster, Co-chair of CEPA’s International Leadership Council, discuss the future of Europe, the threat of authoritarianism, and support for Ukraine.
Not helpful for core US allies to talk about "shameful” dependencies on the US tech during a time when the US & Europe have to work more closely than ever to outcompete China — working with US tech companies is an asset for Europe that can’t compete alone.
EU must not be 'weak and defeatist' to gain Trump's respect: Macron
The European Union came out of the first Trump presidency stronger and must continue to become more independent, the French president told his top diplomats. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Not helpful for core US allies to talk about "shameful” dependencies on the US tech during a time when the US & Europe have to work more closely than ever to outcompete China — working with US tech companies is an asset for Europe that can’t compete alone.
US allies are key to combating the China challenge, especially on AI. Good read from @mattheweitel.bsky.social on why the Biden admin’s final export controls “Framework” risks unintended consequences for US diplomacy and industry.
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies
President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final chip control gambit risks doing the opposite.
cepa.org
January 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
US allies are key to combating the China challenge, especially on AI. Good read from @mattheweitel.bsky.social on why the Biden admin’s final export controls “Framework” risks unintended consequences for US diplomacy and industry.
While other NATO allies are investing in defense and security, Britain is falling behind. @edwardlucas.bsky.social highlights the British goal for the Eastern front to block any attacks from Russia, but the UK must stand firm against Europe’s aggressor.
The Weakest Link: Britain
While Europe needs a security anchor, London squirms. British politicians and generals love talking about their country’s leadership in Europe
cepa.org
January 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
While other NATO allies are investing in defense and security, Britain is falling behind. @edwardlucas.bsky.social highlights the British goal for the Eastern front to block any attacks from Russia, but the UK must stand firm against Europe’s aggressor.
Another highlight: as the new Commission was appointed in Brussels CEPA’s 8 priorities for Europe present an ambitious agenda, but European leaders will have to first invest in its own defense and security. They are the following:
Europe 2029: Eight Policy Priorities for the New European Commission
Europe will need to navigate a complex set of tasks all while pursuing difficult but necessary internal political and fiscal reforms.
buff.ly
December 30, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Another highlight: as the new Commission was appointed in Brussels CEPA’s 8 priorities for Europe present an ambitious agenda, but European leaders will have to first invest in its own defense and security. They are the following:
Reflecting on 2024's highlights, as Sweden joined NATO, CEPA continued to focus on the security concerns on the High North and Nordic Baltic, releasing a key report of recommendations on the implications of security threats in the Arctic for NATO.
Up North: Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO
Geopolitics and strategic competition mean the Arctic security landscape is changing fast. The US and NATO must deter Russian aggression.
buff.ly
December 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Reflecting on 2024's highlights, as Sweden joined NATO, CEPA continued to focus on the security concerns on the High North and Nordic Baltic, releasing a key report of recommendations on the implications of security threats in the Arctic for NATO.
In 2024, CEPA has been at the forefront of transatlantic tech policy – tech innovation is integral to the future of Europe, led by the D9+. Digital solidarity, rather than digital sovereignty, is the way forward to compete on tech with China.
Boosting Europe’s Digital Leaders: A New Momentum for the D9+
The D9+ should become a positive messenger for an open digital economy, pushing Europe to meet its ambitious goals for the Digital Decade.
buff.ly
December 28, 2024 at 9:21 AM
In 2024, CEPA has been at the forefront of transatlantic tech policy – tech innovation is integral to the future of Europe, led by the D9+. Digital solidarity, rather than digital sovereignty, is the way forward to compete on tech with China.
Reflecting on 2024, this moment when CEPA created a tech agenda for the European Commission was a real highlight.
A European Tech Agenda 2.0
How Europe Can Harness Tech Innovation to Compete on the World Stage. Seven Key Policy Recommendations for the new European Commission.
cepa.org
December 27, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Reflecting on 2024, this moment when CEPA created a tech agenda for the European Commission was a real highlight.