Jason C. Moyer
@jasoncmoyer.com
Foreign policy analyst | Nonres Fellow @ Atlantic Council; Researcher at LIIA | Formerly Wilson Center | Transatlantic security, NATO, EU defense, Nordics, Baltics, OSCE | Writer, views my own
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“This is about the security of our entire continent, now and in the future,” @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said after an emergency EU leaders' meeting on Monday
“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
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“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
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Europeans scramble to protect their own security after jolt of Ukraine plan
[FREE TO READ] Elements of US peace proposal would give Russia sway over continent’s defence arrangements
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November 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
“This is about the security of our entire continent, now and in the future,” @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said after an emergency EU leaders' meeting on Monday
“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
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“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
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We’re one step closer to a “Military Schengen”! 🇪🇺
To improve #EUDefence readiness, the Military Mobility Package will ensure swift movement of troops & assets, boost our resilience, tackle regulatory, infrastructure, capability & governance gaps.
🔎 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
To improve #EUDefence readiness, the Military Mobility Package will ensure swift movement of troops & assets, boost our resilience, tackle regulatory, infrastructure, capability & governance gaps.
🔎 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We’re one step closer to a “Military Schengen”! 🇪🇺
To improve #EUDefence readiness, the Military Mobility Package will ensure swift movement of troops & assets, boost our resilience, tackle regulatory, infrastructure, capability & governance gaps.
🔎 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
To improve #EUDefence readiness, the Military Mobility Package will ensure swift movement of troops & assets, boost our resilience, tackle regulatory, infrastructure, capability & governance gaps.
🔎 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Poland has confirmed that a deliberate act of sabotage was behind an explosion that damaged a train track between Warsaw and Lublin.
No possible perpetrator has been identified, but a minister notes that the line in question is used for supplying Ukraine.
No possible perpetrator has been identified, but a minister notes that the line in question is used for supplying Ukraine.
Poland confirms act of sabotage behind explosion that damaged rail line
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November 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Poland has confirmed that a deliberate act of sabotage was behind an explosion that damaged a train track between Warsaw and Lublin.
No possible perpetrator has been identified, but a minister notes that the line in question is used for supplying Ukraine.
No possible perpetrator has been identified, but a minister notes that the line in question is used for supplying Ukraine.
Big news this morning about an upcoming #icebreaker deal between the US and #Finland. Trump and Stubb will meet on Thursday at the White House to sign a pact for the U.S. Coast Guard to buy up to four icebreaker ships from Finnish shipyards.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Big news this morning about an upcoming #icebreaker deal between the US and #Finland. Trump and Stubb will meet on Thursday at the White House to sign a pact for the U.S. Coast Guard to buy up to four icebreaker ships from Finnish shipyards.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Draghi, one year after his report, still not mincing words on EU industrial policy:
“Europe’s response has fallen into two traps: uncoordinated national efforts, or blind faith that market forces will build new sectors.”
Amen!
“Europe’s response has fallen into two traps: uncoordinated national efforts, or blind faith that market forces will build new sectors.”
Amen!
September 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Draghi, one year after his report, still not mincing words on EU industrial policy:
“Europe’s response has fallen into two traps: uncoordinated national efforts, or blind faith that market forces will build new sectors.”
Amen!
“Europe’s response has fallen into two traps: uncoordinated national efforts, or blind faith that market forces will build new sectors.”
Amen!
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Only a strong and credible European defence posture will be able to guarantee our security.
We have made historic progress in recent years to build our European Defence Union 🇪🇺
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #SOTEU
We have made historic progress in recent years to build our European Defence Union 🇪🇺
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #SOTEU
September 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Only a strong and credible European defence posture will be able to guarantee our security.
We have made historic progress in recent years to build our European Defence Union 🇪🇺
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #SOTEU
We have made historic progress in recent years to build our European Defence Union 🇪🇺
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #SOTEU
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SAFE: The European Commission published a tentative allocation of the €150 billion loans-for-weapons scheme among EU countries.
Poland, Romania, France and Hungary are set to receive the biggest sums — respectively €43.7 billion, €16.6 billion, €16.2 billion and €16.2 billion.
Poland, Romania, France and Hungary are set to receive the biggest sums — respectively €43.7 billion, €16.6 billion, €16.2 billion and €16.2 billion.
September 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
SAFE: The European Commission published a tentative allocation of the €150 billion loans-for-weapons scheme among EU countries.
Poland, Romania, France and Hungary are set to receive the biggest sums — respectively €43.7 billion, €16.6 billion, €16.2 billion and €16.2 billion.
Poland, Romania, France and Hungary are set to receive the biggest sums — respectively €43.7 billion, €16.6 billion, €16.2 billion and €16.2 billion.
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The #transatlantic alliance is at a crossroads, and 🇩🇪 must navigate challenges: de-risking and rebuilding. We are inviting experts to explore a number of important topics, from civil society exchanges to issues related to defense acquisition. Apply by Sep 1!
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August 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The #transatlantic alliance is at a crossroads, and 🇩🇪 must navigate challenges: de-risking and rebuilding. We are inviting experts to explore a number of important topics, from civil society exchanges to issues related to defense acquisition. Apply by Sep 1!
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While no one disputes that Europe needs to do more for its defence, the focus on defence spending percentage of GDP won’t get us there. Indeed, making Europeans commit to an arbitrary spending target is the best way to keep Europe from reaching strategic autonomy.
My rant in the @financialtimes.com
My rant in the @financialtimes.com
Spending 5 per cent on defence doesn’t make Nato stronger
An arbitrary target won’t enhance members’ capabilities or co-ordination and encourages creative accounting
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July 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
While no one disputes that Europe needs to do more for its defence, the focus on defence spending percentage of GDP won’t get us there. Indeed, making Europeans commit to an arbitrary spending target is the best way to keep Europe from reaching strategic autonomy.
My rant in the @financialtimes.com
My rant in the @financialtimes.com
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I mean look at this madness.
July 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I mean look at this madness.
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My new piece on yesterday's Franco-British summit for @ukandeu.bsky.social : ukandeu.ac.uk/the-franco-b...
The Franco-British Summit: back in business - UK in a changing Europe
Following on from the first state visit from a French President since before Brexit, Georgina Wright analyses the meeting between Keir Starmer...
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July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My new piece on yesterday's Franco-British summit for @ukandeu.bsky.social : ukandeu.ac.uk/the-franco-b...
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Attention #Zeitenwende and #security nerds: My newest article on "German 'pacifism' and the Zeitenwende" is about to be published online in Defense & Security Analysis. In the article I try to assess to what extent the reorientation of German security policy after the
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July 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Attention #Zeitenwende and #security nerds: My newest article on "German 'pacifism' and the Zeitenwende" is about to be published online in Defense & Security Analysis. In the article I try to assess to what extent the reorientation of German security policy after the
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Norway joins NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finnish Lapland.
Norway joins NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Lapland
This is 'deterrence against Russia' and 'a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity,' the Norwegian Defense Ministry states.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
July 6, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Norway joins NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finnish Lapland.
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Germany is getting serious about military procurement: 1000 Leopard tanks and 2500 Boxers are on the shopping list. (The Bundeswehr has currently about 300 Leopards)
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Auf der Bestellliste: 1.000 Leopard, 2.500 Boxer, 25 Mrd Euro Volumen – Augen geradeaus!
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July 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Germany is getting serious about military procurement: 1000 Leopard tanks and 2500 Boxers are on the shopping list. (The Bundeswehr has currently about 300 Leopards)
augengeradeaus.net/2025/07/auf-...
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ICYMI | President of #Finland Alexander Stubb spoke at the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social on European security post #NATO summit, as well as how #Europe is adapting to meet the current security environment. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytwa...
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Europe's security after the NATO Summit
YouTube video by AtlanticCouncil
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July 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ICYMI | President of #Finland Alexander Stubb spoke at the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social on European security post #NATO summit, as well as how #Europe is adapting to meet the current security environment. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytwa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytwa...
Join @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social for a conversation this Thursday with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on European security after the #NATO Summit. #finland #turpo
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Europe's security after the NATO Summit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb shares his conclusions from the NATO Summit in The Hague and how Europe must adapt its approach to security.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Join @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social for a conversation this Thursday with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on European security after the #NATO Summit. #finland #turpo
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/finnis...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/finnis...
Trump confirms in a press conference at the #NATO Summit he wants to buy 15 #icebreakers from #Finland (possibly one that is 5-6 years old in the near-term). Negotiations are ongoing.
#icepact #icebreaker #turpo
www.youtube.com/live/7iY2VRD...
#icepact #icebreaker #turpo
www.youtube.com/live/7iY2VRD...
Donald Trump holds press conference after Nato summit – watch live
YouTube video by Guardian News
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June 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Trump confirms in a press conference at the #NATO Summit he wants to buy 15 #icebreakers from #Finland (possibly one that is 5-6 years old in the near-term). Negotiations are ongoing.
#icepact #icebreaker #turpo
www.youtube.com/live/7iY2VRD...
#icepact #icebreaker #turpo
www.youtube.com/live/7iY2VRD...
The Hague Summit Declaration has been released--the shortest declaration in #NATO history at just 400 words. Very telling in and of itself. But it will be referenced for decades as a major step in addressing burden sharing debates.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
#thehague #natosummit2025 #security
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#thehague #natosummit2025 #security
The Hague Summit Declaration issued by NATO Heads of State and Government (2025)
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June 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Hague Summit Declaration has been released--the shortest declaration in #NATO history at just 400 words. Very telling in and of itself. But it will be referenced for decades as a major step in addressing burden sharing debates.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
#thehague #natosummit2025 #security
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
#thehague #natosummit2025 #security
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Nato members agree on 5% defence spending target https://on.ft.com/44nMBIn
Nato summit live: North American and European leaders agree on 5% defence spending target
32 allies ‘reaffirm our ironclad commitment to collective defence’ at summit in The Hague
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June 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Nato members agree on 5% defence spending target https://on.ft.com/44nMBIn
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Scrambling to reduce Canada's dependence on the Donald Trump-led U.S., the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union.
Canada signs defense pact with EU
The partnership will help both Ottawa and Brussels to deliver NATO’s new capability requirements.
www.politico.eu
June 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Scrambling to reduce Canada's dependence on the Donald Trump-led U.S., the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union.
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UK defence funding will hit 5% of GDP by 2035, Starmer to tell Nato summit https://on.ft.com/4loXOPU
UK defence funding will hit 5% of GDP by 2035, Starmer to tell Nato summit
New target includes 1.5% of spending on security related infrastructure such as cyber and border protection
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June 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
UK defence funding will hit 5% of GDP by 2035, Starmer to tell Nato summit https://on.ft.com/4loXOPU
Great piece on planned #drone wall by #Estonia along its border with #Russia.
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An early look into Estonia’s plan to deploy a ‘drone wall’ by 2027
This in-the-works fortification will include a combination of surveillance assets, multilayer sensors, countermeasure platforms, and uncrewed systems that can take out hostile enemy drones across the ...
defensescoop.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Great piece on planned #drone wall by #Estonia along its border with #Russia.
defensescoop.com/2025/06/18/e...
defensescoop.com/2025/06/18/e...
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No easy way out on Europe’s nuclear dilemmas, yet plenty to do, @claudmajor.bsky.social & I conclude. Are we too hopeful & unambitious? Tell us! Thanks to @constelz.bsky.social @brookings.edu for the initiative & opportunity. Look also at the great papers by @sophiabesch.bsky.social & Thomas Wright.
Should Europeans develop an independent nuclear deterrent?
The biggest challenge today is shaping developments so that Europe does not fall into a "deterrence gap" as a result of U.S. repositioning.
www.brookings.edu
June 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
No easy way out on Europe’s nuclear dilemmas, yet plenty to do, @claudmajor.bsky.social & I conclude. Are we too hopeful & unambitious? Tell us! Thanks to @constelz.bsky.social @brookings.edu for the initiative & opportunity. Look also at the great papers by @sophiabesch.bsky.social & Thomas Wright.
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New piece out for @brookings.edu this week: www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
How must Europe reorganize its conventional defense?
The objective should not be to compensate like-for-like the role that the United States is currently playing in European defense.
www.brookings.edu
June 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New piece out for @brookings.edu this week: www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
#Pentagon shifts #Greenland from the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to the U.S. Northern Command area of responsibility.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov
June 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#Pentagon shifts #Greenland from the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to the U.S. Northern Command area of responsibility.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...