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High Stakes in the High North: Harnessing Uncrewed Capabilities for Arctic Defense and Security
Uncrewed systems and UAVs are helping allies confront Russia's presence and the rapidly changing security dynamics in the Arctic.
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The Arctic is a prescient strategic challenge, and NATO allies must adapt their defense posture in the region. Federico Borsari and Gordon B. "Skip" Davis discuss how investment in drone technology can bolster the alliance. cepa.org/commentary/h...
Preparing to Confront Russia’s Shadow Fleet | "Europe needs to share intelligence and exploit legal “gray zones” to tackle Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet." Mykyta Vorobiov https://cepa.org/article/preparing-to-confront-russias-shadow-fleet/
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Preparing to Confront Russia’s Shadow Fleet | "Europe needs to share intelligence and exploit legal “gray zones” to tackle Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet." Mykyta Vorobiov https://cepa.org/article/preparing-to-confront-russias-shadow-fleet/
Europe Rescues Ukraine, Sort Of | “The greatest treason,” wrote the poet TS Elliot, is “to do the right deed for the wrong reason.” https://cepa.org/article/europe-rescues-ukraine-sort-of/
Europe Rescues Ukraine, Sort Of
“The greatest treason,” As written buy the poet TS Elliot, is “to do the right deed for the wrong reason."
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Europe Rescues Ukraine, Sort Of | “The greatest treason,” wrote the poet TS Elliot, is “to do the right deed for the wrong reason.” https://cepa.org/article/europe-rescues-ukraine-sort-of/
Counting the Cost of Putin’s Assault on Ukraine’s Biosphere | "Any peace settlement has to include compensation for Russian damage to Ukraine’s environment." Walter Clemens https://cepa.org/article/counting-the-cost-of-putins-assault-on-ukraines-biosphere/
Counting the Cost of Putin’s Assault on Ukraine’s Biosphere
Any peace settlement has to include compensation for Russian damage to Ukraine’s environment, alongside other reparations.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Counting the Cost of Putin’s Assault on Ukraine’s Biosphere | "Any peace settlement has to include compensation for Russian damage to Ukraine’s environment." Walter Clemens https://cepa.org/article/counting-the-cost-of-putins-assault-on-ukraines-biosphere/
Frozen: Europe Struggles to Agree Ukraine Lifeline | "The dispute over €210bn of Russia's reserves frozen in Europe is entering a decisive phase." Alexander Kolyandr https://cepa.org/article/frozen-europe-struggles-to-agree-ukraine-lifeline/
Frozen: Europe Struggles to Agree Ukraine Lifeline
The dispute over €210bn of Russia's reserves from sanctions frozen in Europe is entering a decisive phase.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Frozen: Europe Struggles to Agree Ukraine Lifeline | "The dispute over €210bn of Russia's reserves frozen in Europe is entering a decisive phase." Alexander Kolyandr https://cepa.org/article/frozen-europe-struggles-to-agree-ukraine-lifeline/
Why Russia’s Shadow Fleet Sails Unhindered | "Russia is developing a steadily more aggressive shadow war campaign against Baltic Sea countries, but there’s been little response." Meelis Oidsalu https://cepa.org/article/why-russias-shadow-fleet-sails-unhindered/
Why Russia’s Shadow Fleet Sails Unhindered
Russia is developing a steadily more aggressive shadow war campaign against Baltic Sea countries, but there’s been little response.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Why Russia’s Shadow Fleet Sails Unhindered | "Russia is developing a steadily more aggressive shadow war campaign against Baltic Sea countries, but there’s been little response." Meelis Oidsalu https://cepa.org/article/why-russias-shadow-fleet-sails-unhindered/
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes: Photogenic But… | "Ukraine has increased the number of long-range attacks on Russia, but there are questions about the campaign’s effectiveness." David Axe https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-long-range-strikes-photogenic-but/
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes: Photogenic But… | "Ukraine has increased the number of long-range attacks on Russia, but there are questions about the campaign’s effectiveness." David Axe https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-long-range-strikes-photogenic-but/
USTR Bares Its Claws on Euro Tech Rules | "Transatlantic conflict over technology policy shows no sign of abatement. US lawmakers and government officials have Brussels (and others) in their sights." Ronan Murphy https://cepa.org/article/ustr-bares-its-claws-on-euro-tech-rules/
USTR Bares Its Claws on Euro Tech Rules
Transatlantic conflict over tech policy shows no sign of abatement. US lawmakers and government officials have Brussels in their sights.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
USTR Bares Its Claws on Euro Tech Rules | "Transatlantic conflict over technology policy shows no sign of abatement. US lawmakers and government officials have Brussels (and others) in their sights." Ronan Murphy https://cepa.org/article/ustr-bares-its-claws-on-euro-tech-rules/
Émigrés in Putin’s Crosshairs | "As 2026 nears, Russian authorities are preparing a new, large-scale attack on political emigrants." Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan https://cepa.org/article/emigres-in-putins-crosshairs/
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Émigrés in Putin’s Crosshairs | "As 2026 nears, Russian authorities are preparing a new, large-scale attack on political emigrants." Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan https://cepa.org/article/emigres-in-putins-crosshairs/
Germany: Europe’s New Security Leader | "As the US pulls away from confrontation with Russia, Berlin is moving fast to fill the gap." Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven https://cepa.org/article/germany-europes-new-security-leader/
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Germany: Europe’s New Security Leader | "As the US pulls away from confrontation with Russia, Berlin is moving fast to fill the gap." Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven https://cepa.org/article/germany-europes-new-security-leader/
Nuclear Fusion: A Solution to Europe’s Energy Woes? | "As Europe confronts crippling energy prices, it hopes to fuel its energy-intensive tech industry with clean fusion power." Anda Bologa https://cepa.org/article/nuclear-fusion-a-solution-to-europes-energy-woes/
Nuclear Fusion: A Solution to Europe’s Energy Woes?
As Europe confronts crippling energy prices, it hopes to fuel its energy-intensive tech industry with clean fusion power.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Nuclear Fusion: A Solution to Europe’s Energy Woes? | "As Europe confronts crippling energy prices, it hopes to fuel its energy-intensive tech industry with clean fusion power." Anda Bologa https://cepa.org/article/nuclear-fusion-a-solution-to-europes-energy-woes/
Plus-Minus: America’s National Security Strategy in 10 Points | "The dust has settled after transatlantic turbulence over US strategy." Nico Lange https://cepa.org/article/plus-minus-americas-national-security-strategy-in-10-points/
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Plus-Minus: America’s National Security Strategy in 10 Points | "The dust has settled after transatlantic turbulence over US strategy." Nico Lange https://cepa.org/article/plus-minus-americas-national-security-strategy-in-10-points/
Japanese Chips: A Model for Countering China | "While Tokyo no longer dominates global chipmaking, it has forged a path to reduce dependence on China and make itself indispensable." Christopher Cytera https://cepa.org/article/japanese-chips-a-model-for-countering-china/
Japanese Chips: A Model for Countering China
While Tokyo no longer dominates global chipmaking, it has forged a path to reduce dependence on China and make itself indispensable.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Japanese Chips: A Model for Countering China | "While Tokyo no longer dominates global chipmaking, it has forged a path to reduce dependence on China and make itself indispensable." Christopher Cytera https://cepa.org/article/japanese-chips-a-model-for-countering-china/
Joy Division: Belarus | "Good news on political prisoners masks alarming geopolitical shifts." Edward Lucas https://cepa.org/article/joy-division-belarus/
Joy Division: Belarus
Belarus this weekend freed 123 prisoners. Good news on political prisoners masks alarming geopolitical shifts.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Joy Division: Belarus | "Good news on political prisoners masks alarming geopolitical shifts." Edward Lucas https://cepa.org/article/joy-division-belarus/
The AI Kill Switch: Dangerous Chinese Open Source | "US and European entrepreneurs rely on Chinese artificial intelligence models. It’s risky." Seth Hays https://cepa.org/article/the-ai-kill-switch-dangerous-chinese-open-source/
The AI Kill Switch: Dangerous Chinese Open Source
US and European entrepreneurs rely on Chinese artificial intelligence models. Risks should be addressed and mitigated.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The AI Kill Switch: Dangerous Chinese Open Source | "US and European entrepreneurs rely on Chinese artificial intelligence models. It’s risky." Seth Hays https://cepa.org/article/the-ai-kill-switch-dangerous-chinese-open-source/
Europe After the US Decoupling: Change or Be Damned | "What Washington now presents as strategic recalibration is the overdue recognition of a transatlantic relationship that has already changed." Maciej Bukowski https://cepa.org/article/europe-after-the-us-decoupling-change-or-be-damned/
Europe After the US Decoupling: Change or Be Damned
What Washington now presents as strategic recalibration is the overdue recognition of a transatlantic relationship that has already changed.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Europe After the US Decoupling: Change or Be Damned | "What Washington now presents as strategic recalibration is the overdue recognition of a transatlantic relationship that has already changed." Maciej Bukowski https://cepa.org/article/europe-after-the-us-decoupling-change-or-be-damned/
“Lukashenko is totally dependent on Russia.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Lukashenko is totally dependent on Russia.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social
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"Ultimately, the last 12 years have demonstrated that Ukraine must maintain their own capabilities for national security." Steven Horrell
https://kyivindependent.com/military-cap-contentious-as-us-pushes-for-peace-deal-to-end-war/
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Ukraine troop cap contentious as US pushes for peace deal to end war
Cutting Ukraine's military might has been raised as one of the key points in U.S. President Donald Trump's latest push to end the war at all costs.
The original 28-point peace proposal, criticized in...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Ultimately, the last 12 years have demonstrated that Ukraine must maintain their own capabilities for national security." Steven Horrell
https://kyivindependent.com/military-cap-contentious-as-us-pushes-for-peace-deal-to-end-war/
https://kyivindependent.com/military-cap-contentious-as-us-pushes-for-peace-deal-to-end-war/
How Russian Drone Developers Outpace the West | "Russia’s Geran attack drones have morphed from crude versions of Iranian Shahed UAVs into an affordable and flexible strike system, with deadly results." Federico Borsari https://cepa.org/article/how-russian-drone-developers-outpace-the-west/
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How Russian Drone Developers Outpace the West | "Russia’s Geran attack drones have morphed from crude versions of Iranian Shahed UAVs into an affordable and flexible strike system, with deadly results." Federico Borsari https://cepa.org/article/how-russian-drone-developers-outpace-the-west/
HAPPENING NOW - CEPA Vice President Christopher Walker testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about Russia’s multidimensional shadow warfare and China’s pivotal role in enabling its ambitions. www.youtube.com/live/JsAuFVe...
Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests: Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook
YouTube video by House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
HAPPENING NOW - CEPA Vice President Christopher Walker testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about Russia’s multidimensional shadow warfare and China’s pivotal role in enabling its ambitions. www.youtube.com/live/JsAuFVe...
The Arctic is a prescient strategic challenge, and NATO allies must adapt their defense posture in the region. Federico Borsari and Gordon B. "Skip" Davis discuss how investment in drone technology can bolster the alliance. cepa.org/commentary/h...
High Stakes in the High North: Harnessing Uncrewed Capabilities for Arctic Defense and Security
Uncrewed systems and UAVs are helping allies confront Russia's presence and the rapidly changing security dynamics in the Arctic.
cepa.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Arctic is a prescient strategic challenge, and NATO allies must adapt their defense posture in the region. Federico Borsari and Gordon B. "Skip" Davis discuss how investment in drone technology can bolster the alliance. cepa.org/commentary/h...
CEPA is thrilled to announce Robert Mandell as a Founding Member of CEPA’s Business Leadership Council. As the former Ambassador to Luxembourg and current partner at Velocitas Venture, Mandell brings expertise in geopolitics and business leadership. Welcome! cepa.org/author/rober...
December 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
CEPA is thrilled to announce Robert Mandell as a Founding Member of CEPA’s Business Leadership Council. As the former Ambassador to Luxembourg and current partner at Velocitas Venture, Mandell brings expertise in geopolitics and business leadership. Welcome! cepa.org/author/rober...
Tech Antitrust Slams Into An AI Wall | "European and American regulators attempting to rein in Silicon Valley’s largest digital platforms find themselves playing catch-up to innovation." Elly Rostoum https://cepa.org/article/tech-antitrust-slams-into-an-ai-wall/
Tech Antitrust Slams Into An AI Wall
European and American regulators trying to rein in Silicon Valley's largest digital platforms find themselves playing catch-up to innovation.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tech Antitrust Slams Into An AI Wall | "European and American regulators attempting to rein in Silicon Valley’s largest digital platforms find themselves playing catch-up to innovation." Elly Rostoum https://cepa.org/article/tech-antitrust-slams-into-an-ai-wall/
CEPA is thrilled to welcome Alexander B. Gray to our Business Leadership Council! As CEO of American Global Strategies and having formerly worked at the National Security Council, he brings invaluable expertise in national security, defense, and tech. Welcome, Alexander! cepa.org/author/alexa...
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
CEPA is thrilled to welcome Alexander B. Gray to our Business Leadership Council! As CEO of American Global Strategies and having formerly worked at the National Security Council, he brings invaluable expertise in national security, defense, and tech. Welcome, Alexander! cepa.org/author/alexa...
European NATO’s Warriors and Peaceniks | "Although NATO has agreed new long-term defense spending objectives, some are enthusiasts and some are not." Heine Brekke and Francis Harris https://cepa.org/article/european-natos-warriors-and-peaceniks/
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
European NATO’s Warriors and Peaceniks | "Although NATO has agreed new long-term defense spending objectives, some are enthusiasts and some are not." Heine Brekke and Francis Harris https://cepa.org/article/european-natos-warriors-and-peaceniks/
“Are Europeans willing to abide by Article 5 of NATO and provide assistance to the country attacked by Russia?” said Nicolas Tenzer. “We know that the US won’t go because we cannot trust the US anymore — basically, I think that the transatlantic link is really broken.” https://bit.ly/3KZqu5f
French military push underscores Europe's rising sense of vulnerability to Russia
A voluntary military program that pledges to train 50,000 young people in the next 10 years has garnered widespread support across France as a growing unease settles over the continent.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Are Europeans willing to abide by Article 5 of NATO and provide assistance to the country attacked by Russia?” said Nicolas Tenzer. “We know that the US won’t go because we cannot trust the US anymore — basically, I think that the transatlantic link is really broken.” https://bit.ly/3KZqu5f