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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UK to reconsider joining EU defence fund ft.trib.al/b00jbDx
UK to reconsider joining EU defence fund
Ministers and officials meet on Monday to discuss ‘reset’ of relations, including closer security and trade ties
ft.trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
UK to reconsider joining EU defence fund ft.trib.al/b00jbDx
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Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters protested today at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen after Donald Trump denigrated the role of allied NATO troops in Afghanistan. 🇩🇰🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters protested today at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen after Donald Trump denigrated the role of allied NATO troops in Afghanistan. 🇩🇰🇺🇸
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Danish PM Mette Frederiksen was sinking in the polls.
Donald Trump’s Greenland grab changed everything.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Donald Trump’s Greenland grab changed everything.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen was sinking in the polls.
Donald Trump’s Greenland grab changed everything.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Donald Trump’s Greenland grab changed everything.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Only this week:
🇸🇪Swedish PM confirms talks on nuclear deterrence with France, UK
🇩🇪German chancellor confirms early discussions about a European nuclear deterrent
🇳🇱Dutch coalition agreement pledges to “take a constructive stance on strengthening a European nuclear deterrent”
What a time to be alive!
🇸🇪Swedish PM confirms talks on nuclear deterrence with France, UK
🇩🇪German chancellor confirms early discussions about a European nuclear deterrent
🇳🇱Dutch coalition agreement pledges to “take a constructive stance on strengthening a European nuclear deterrent”
What a time to be alive!
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Only this week:
🇸🇪Swedish PM confirms talks on nuclear deterrence with France, UK
🇩🇪German chancellor confirms early discussions about a European nuclear deterrent
🇳🇱Dutch coalition agreement pledges to “take a constructive stance on strengthening a European nuclear deterrent”
What a time to be alive!
🇸🇪Swedish PM confirms talks on nuclear deterrence with France, UK
🇩🇪German chancellor confirms early discussions about a European nuclear deterrent
🇳🇱Dutch coalition agreement pledges to “take a constructive stance on strengthening a European nuclear deterrent”
What a time to be alive!
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The Norwegian government has approved the procurement of two additional Type 212CD submarines. With the official signing of the contract, TKMS has received a comprehensive order extension in the ongoing 212CD program 🇳🇴 🇩🇪
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Norway increases order by two more to now six Type 212CD submarines - Naval News
The Norwegian government has approved the procurement of two additional Type 212CD submarines.
www.navalnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The Norwegian government has approved the procurement of two additional Type 212CD submarines. With the official signing of the contract, TKMS has received a comprehensive order extension in the ongoing 212CD program 🇳🇴 🇩🇪
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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This is huge. And my guess is that this doesn't lead to a two speed Europe but a mass bandwagon effect. If the Six agree others will almost all follow.
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects www.reuters.com/business/ger...
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects
Ministers from six leading European economies including Germany and France vowed to be the drivers of European progress as they tackled how to advance projects stalled by the EU's complex decision-mak...
www.reuters.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM
This is huge. And my guess is that this doesn't lead to a two speed Europe but a mass bandwagon effect. If the Six agree others will almost all follow.
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🇨🇦 „All the signs point to Ottawa buying fewer than half the number of 🇺🇸 F-35s it said it would, and Carney's speech in Davos explains why.“
John Ivison: Sources say Ottawa considering Swedish jets over F-35s for half of fleet
All the signs point to Ottawa buying fewer than half the number of F-35s it said it would and Carney's speech in Davos explains why.
nationalpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 PM
🇨🇦 „All the signs point to Ottawa buying fewer than half the number of 🇺🇸 F-35s it said it would, and Carney's speech in Davos explains why.“
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FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
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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
on.ft.com/49DooCb
“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
on.ft.com/49DooCb
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
on.ft.com
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
on.ft.com/49DooCb
“No agreement, no matter who signs it with whom, may weaken or undermine [Europe's] security” said @donald-tusk.bsky.social
on.ft.com/49DooCb
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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
notesfrompoland.com
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.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
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!
usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/81?s...
usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/81?s...
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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
www.ft.com
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...
ukandeu.ac.uk
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
a man in a plaid shirt and tie is standing next to a boy in a green shirt .
Alt: a man in a plaid shirt and tie is standing next to a boy in a green shirt .
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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)
augengeradeaus.net/2025/07/auf-...
augengeradeaus.net/2025/07/auf-...
Auf der Bestellliste: 1.000 Leopard, 2.500 Boxer, 25 Mrd Euro Volumen – Augen geradeaus!
augengeradeaus.net
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-...
augengeradeaus.net/2025/07/auf-...
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...
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
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/finnis...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/finnis...
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.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
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
www.youtube.com
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...