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CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO
As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.
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As CEPA marks its 20th anniversary, @apolyakova.bsky.social reflects on CEPA’s journey, sharing that “CEPA has come from being a policy startup to a policy innovator and driver.”
"The US must properly aid Ukraine or risk losing all that’s been invested in Europe over the past eight decades." Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Twitty
https://cepa.org/article/ukraine-a-cross-the-us-must-be-willing-to-bear/
https://cepa.org/article/ukraine-a-cross-the-us-must-be-willing-to-bear/
Ukraine: A Cross the US Must Be Willing to Bear
The US must properly aid Ukraine or risk losing all that’s been invested in Europe over the past eight decades.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"The US must properly aid Ukraine or risk losing all that’s been invested in Europe over the past eight decades." Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Twitty
https://cepa.org/article/ukraine-a-cross-the-us-must-be-willing-to-bear/
https://cepa.org/article/ukraine-a-cross-the-us-must-be-willing-to-bear/
"The veterans' affairs system in Ukraine needs significant improvement; the United States can serve as a blueprint for change." Kateryna Odarchenko
https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-veterans-aid-should-look-to-the-us/
https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-veterans-aid-should-look-to-the-us/
Ukraine’s Veterans’ Aid Should Look to the US
The veterans' affairs system in Ukraine needs significant improvement; the United States can serve as a blueprint for change.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"The veterans' affairs system in Ukraine needs significant improvement; the United States can serve as a blueprint for change." Kateryna Odarchenko
https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-veterans-aid-should-look-to-the-us/
https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-veterans-aid-should-look-to-the-us/
"As Ukraine looks toward rebuilding after the war, a new generation of leaders is emerging: veterans who have earned the nation’s respect in the fight against Russia’s aggression." Kateryna Odarchenko
https://cepa.org/article/will-war-veterans-dominate-ukraines-post-war-leadership/
https://cepa.org/article/will-war-veterans-dominate-ukraines-post-war-leadership/
Will War Veterans Dominate Ukraine’s Post-War Leadership?
As Ukraine rebuilds after the war, a new generation of leaders emerges: veterans have earned the nation’s respect fighting against Russia.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"As Ukraine looks toward rebuilding after the war, a new generation of leaders is emerging: veterans who have earned the nation’s respect in the fight against Russia’s aggression." Kateryna Odarchenko
https://cepa.org/article/will-war-veterans-dominate-ukraines-post-war-leadership/
https://cepa.org/article/will-war-veterans-dominate-ukraines-post-war-leadership/
“The main benefit for Russia appears to be that they can launch the glide bombs from even further behind the frontline, which makes the aircraft delivering them less vulnerable to Ukrainian air defences.” Fabian Hoffmann
https://on.ft.com/488BZz5
https://on.ft.com/488BZz5
Russia adds jet engines to Soviet-era ‘dumb bombs’
Russian glide explosives are now capable of hitting Ukrainian targets up to 200km away
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“The main benefit for Russia appears to be that they can launch the glide bombs from even further behind the frontline, which makes the aircraft delivering them less vulnerable to Ukrainian air defences.” Fabian Hoffmann
https://on.ft.com/488BZz5
https://on.ft.com/488BZz5
Aesthetics: Border Control | "Art can deliver a powerful geopolitical message — so be careful." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Aesthetics: Border Control
Art can deliver a powerful geopolitical message — so be careful. Biennale, featured Latvia’s installation “Landscape of Defence”.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Aesthetics: Border Control | "Art can deliver a powerful geopolitical message — so be careful." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
The defense industrial base is crucial to the NATO alliance's collective defense. CEPA Senior Fellows, Jason Israel and Lance Landrum, joined critical conversations on defense finance and the role of innovative startups at this year’s NATO Industry Forum in Bucharest.
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The defense industrial base is crucial to the NATO alliance's collective defense. CEPA Senior Fellows, Jason Israel and Lance Landrum, joined critical conversations on defense finance and the role of innovative startups at this year’s NATO Industry Forum in Bucharest.
The Future of World Order | "United States-Japan-Europe cooperation in an era of strategic competition."
The Future of World Order
This article stems from the first of three 1.5 track dialogues convening policymakers and experts from the United States, Europe, and Japan.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Future of World Order | "United States-Japan-Europe cooperation in an era of strategic competition."
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth | "'Last November, I visited Pokrovsk and called it the farmhouse at Waterloo,' writes the former Ukrainian Marine, Shaun Pinner. Both places have mauled the army of an imperial aggressor."
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth
“Last November, I visited Pokrovsk and called it the farmhouse at Waterloo”, writes the former Ukrainian Marine, Shaun Pinner.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth | "'Last November, I visited Pokrovsk and called it the farmhouse at Waterloo,' writes the former Ukrainian Marine, Shaun Pinner. Both places have mauled the army of an imperial aggressor."
AI & The Geopolitics of Big Science | "Scientists are wielding artificial intelligence to cope with the mounting threat of hurricanes and other disasters. The US & EU need better coordination to stay ahead." Maciej Bukowski
AI & The Geopolitics of Big Science
Scientists are using AI to cope with the mounting threat of hurricanes and other disasters. The US & EU must coordinate to stay ahead.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
AI & The Geopolitics of Big Science | "Scientists are wielding artificial intelligence to cope with the mounting threat of hurricanes and other disasters. The US & EU need better coordination to stay ahead." Maciej Bukowski
Putin Seeks to Solve His Azerbaijan Problem | "Russia and Azerbaijan are playing nice again, but the fundamentals have not changed." Emil Avdaliani
Putin Seeks to Solve His Azerbaijan Problem
Russia and Azerbaijan are playing nice again, but the fundamentals have not changed between Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Putin Seeks to Solve His Azerbaijan Problem | "Russia and Azerbaijan are playing nice again, but the fundamentals have not changed." Emil Avdaliani
"By actively sanctioning these Russian energy majors, the Trump White House is signaling that it finally may be willing to take steps to cut off the spigot of oil revenues to the Putin regime." Benjamin Schmitt
https://bit.ly/4orhLY6
https://bit.ly/4orhLY6
Sanctions, Drone Strikes, And Market Shifts Hit Russia’s Energy Sector
Western sanctions, Ukrainian drone strikes, and global market shifts are straining Russia’s energy sector, further pressuring the Kremlin to end its invasion of Ukraine.
www.forbes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"By actively sanctioning these Russian energy majors, the Trump White House is signaling that it finally may be willing to take steps to cut off the spigot of oil revenues to the Putin regime." Benjamin Schmitt
https://bit.ly/4orhLY6
https://bit.ly/4orhLY6
Europe Can Feast on Cheap US Gas (and Roast Russia in the Process) | "Abundant gas supply is now available for Central and East European countries. Will they seize the opportunity?" @asabadus.bsky.social
Europe Can Feast on Cheap US Gas (and Roast Russia in the Process)
Abundant gas supply is now available for Central and East European countries. Will they seize the opportunity?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Europe Can Feast on Cheap US Gas (and Roast Russia in the Process) | "Abundant gas supply is now available for Central and East European countries. Will they seize the opportunity?" @asabadus.bsky.social
“As economic growth stalls and revenues decline, Moscow is no longer able to pump up the fiscal stimulus that fueled earlier wartime expansion, instead embracing austerity measures that threaten to further strangle the civilian economy." Alexander Kolyandr
https://bit.ly/47SNGuB
https://bit.ly/47SNGuB
Russia's Economic Growth Slows for Third Straight Quarter – Ministry Data - The Moscow Times
Russia's economy has continued to lose momentum for the third consecutive quarter, according to new data from the Economic Development Ministry.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“As economic growth stalls and revenues decline, Moscow is no longer able to pump up the fiscal stimulus that fueled earlier wartime expansion, instead embracing austerity measures that threaten to further strangle the civilian economy." Alexander Kolyandr
https://bit.ly/47SNGuB
https://bit.ly/47SNGuB
Oil Turnaround Shows How US Can Win in Ukraine | "When many US taxpayers hear about Ukraine, they ask: what’s in it for us? The story of Ukraine's largest oil company shows why helping Kyiv can put America first." Stephen Blank
Oil Turnaround Shows How US Can Win in Ukraine
When US taxpayers hear about Ukraine, they ask: what’s in it for us? Ukraine's largest oil company shows helping Kyiv can put America first.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Oil Turnaround Shows How US Can Win in Ukraine | "When many US taxpayers hear about Ukraine, they ask: what’s in it for us? The story of Ukraine's largest oil company shows why helping Kyiv can put America first." Stephen Blank
Tomahawk for Ukraine — Nice But Not Necessary | "Kyiv continues to campaign for the delivery of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but its European funders should consider better alternatives." @frhoffmann.bsky.social
Tomahawk for Ukraine — Nice But Not Necessary
Kyiv continues to campaign for the delivery of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but its European funders should consider better alternatives.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tomahawk for Ukraine — Nice But Not Necessary | "Kyiv continues to campaign for the delivery of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but its European funders should consider better alternatives." @frhoffmann.bsky.social
How are Drones Changing War? The Future of the Battlefield | "Drone warfare is reshaping global security by enabling low-cost, high-impact operations, for Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China, and others."
How are Drones Changing War? The Future of the Battlefield
Drone warfare is reshaping global security by enabling low-cost, high-impact operations, for Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China, and others.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
How are Drones Changing War? The Future of the Battlefield | "Drone warfare is reshaping global security by enabling low-cost, high-impact operations, for Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China, and others."
Punchlines: Wagner and Narva | "Estonia responds to Russian trolling with ridicule." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Punchlines: Wagner and Narva
Estonia did not react with outrage at signs of Wagner’s presence on the border. Estonia responds to Russian trolling with ridicule.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Punchlines: Wagner and Narva | "Estonia responds to Russian trolling with ridicule." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
This year, CEPA is celebrating 20 years of leadership in action! Discover how CEPA has strengthened the transatlantic alliance through two decades of cutting-edge research and analysis at the link below. #CEPA20
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November 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This year, CEPA is celebrating 20 years of leadership in action! Discover how CEPA has strengthened the transatlantic alliance through two decades of cutting-edge research and analysis at the link below. #CEPA20
https://cepa.org/about-cepa/cepa-at-20/
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"[Tomahawks] would definitely be a significant upgrade for Ukraine’s arsenal, especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities. It would allow Ukraine to deliver a much heavier payload against targets compared to what it’s using now." @fedeborsari.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4o4CccQ
https://bit.ly/4o4CccQ
As US mulls Tomahawks for Ukraine, here's how they could be used against Russia
In what would be a significant boost for Ukraine's offensive firepower capabilities, U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Sept. 28 that the U.S. is "looking at" providing Kyiv with Tomahawk missi...
kyivindependent.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"[Tomahawks] would definitely be a significant upgrade for Ukraine’s arsenal, especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities. It would allow Ukraine to deliver a much heavier payload against targets compared to what it’s using now." @fedeborsari.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4o4CccQ
https://bit.ly/4o4CccQ
“Moldova is hugely important to Russia. There’s a kind of symbolic importance to it.” Ben Dubow
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/czech-republic-elections-trump-russia-wzl8lfldd
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/czech-republic-elections-trump-russia-wzl8lfldd
Will Putin propaganda sway two elections in one week?
Moldova and the Czech Republic both feel vulnerable as Russia tests Nato's resolve and pumps out disinformation
www.thetimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
“Moldova is hugely important to Russia. There’s a kind of symbolic importance to it.” Ben Dubow
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/czech-republic-elections-trump-russia-wzl8lfldd
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/czech-republic-elections-trump-russia-wzl8lfldd
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November 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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"There should be an understanding that sanctions alone would not force Putin to stop the war." Alexander Kolyandr
https://news.sky.com/story/sanctions-alone-wont-force-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-13456819
https://news.sky.com/story/sanctions-alone-wont-force-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-13456819
Sanctions alone won't force Putin to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump has imposed new restrictions on two leading Russian oil firms. But as long as the Kremlin believes it is winning, the impact of such measures may be limited.
news.sky.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"There should be an understanding that sanctions alone would not force Putin to stop the war." Alexander Kolyandr
https://news.sky.com/story/sanctions-alone-wont-force-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-13456819
https://news.sky.com/story/sanctions-alone-wont-force-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-13456819
Cooling The Planet: The Geoengineering Gambit | "New technologies to reshape global weather are being rolled out to fight climate change. Will they work — or cause conflict?" Maciej Bukowski
Cooling The Planet: The Geoengineering Gambit
New technologies to reshape global weather are being rolled out to fight climate change. Will they work — or cause conflict?
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November 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Cooling The Planet: The Geoengineering Gambit | "New technologies to reshape global weather are being rolled out to fight climate change. Will they work — or cause conflict?" Maciej Bukowski
China Trade Truce: Beijing Boosts Its Leverage | "China decouples from American and European suppliers, while Western allies are divided on how to respond." @ellyrostoum.bsky.social
China Trade Truce: Beijing Boosts Its Leverage
China decouples from American and European tech suppliers, while Western allies are divided on how to respond.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
China Trade Truce: Beijing Boosts Its Leverage | "China decouples from American and European suppliers, while Western allies are divided on how to respond." @ellyrostoum.bsky.social
"Russia knows the importance of independent journalists, and that is why Russia targets them." Olga Rudenko @kyivindependent.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"Russia knows the importance of independent journalists, and that is why Russia targets them." Olga Rudenko @kyivindependent.com