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Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone | ECFR ecfr.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone
Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion…
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December 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone | ECFR ecfr.eu/article/euro...
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Great to be launching @ecfr.eu new European Security Programme at ECFR’s annual council meeting, this time in Warsaw, with @nicupopescu.bsky.social and @dmytrokuleba.bsky.social @camillegrand.bsky.social #ACM2025
June 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Great to be launching @ecfr.eu new European Security Programme at ECFR’s annual council meeting, this time in Warsaw, with @nicupopescu.bsky.social and @dmytrokuleba.bsky.social @camillegrand.bsky.social #ACM2025
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@nicupopescu.bsky.social, distinguished policy fellow, "We definitely need much faster ways to respond to crisis and this is where, as part of this program- and we have an amazing team of colleagues- we will continue digging into making sure we learn the Right lessons from the war in Ukraine" #ACM25
June 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
@nicupopescu.bsky.social, distinguished policy fellow, "We definitely need much faster ways to respond to crisis and this is where, as part of this program- and we have an amazing team of colleagues- we will continue digging into making sure we learn the Right lessons from the war in Ukraine" #ACM25
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🔴New Op-Ed from ECFR's @nicupopescu.bsky.social, Distinguished Fellow, and Tiago Antunes, Associate Senior Fellow, on the need for Europe to beef-up its crisis response systems and infrastructure following April's Iberian blackout @ecfrpower.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🔴New Op-Ed from ECFR's @nicupopescu.bsky.social, Distinguished Fellow, and Tiago Antunes, Associate Senior Fellow, on the need for Europe to beef-up its crisis response systems and infrastructure following April's Iberian blackout @ecfrpower.bsky.social
🔗https://bit.ly/4lbz65d
🔗https://bit.ly/4lbz65d
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Self-promotion alert: we argue with @camillegrand.bsky.social & @nicupopescu.bsky.social that w/ less US attention & resources, the Europeans are Kyiv's key partner. They need a shared plan to promote joint security, map out Kyiv’s future EU integration & stabilise the country domestically.
Preventing the next war: A European plan for Ukraine: our @ecfr.eu policy brief with @nicupopescu.bsky.social and @jkobzova.bsky.social is out ecfr.eu/publication/...
Preventing the next war: A European plan for Ukraine
Together with the Ukrainians, Europeans should begin—now—to draw up a “beyond the horizon” plan for Ukraine in readiness for a ceasefire or even a peace deal…
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June 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Self-promotion alert: we argue with @camillegrand.bsky.social & @nicupopescu.bsky.social that w/ less US attention & resources, the Europeans are Kyiv's key partner. They need a shared plan to promote joint security, map out Kyiv’s future EU integration & stabilise the country domestically.
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'With a united European front investing in its capacity to help Ukraine protect European security, Europeans could strengthen Ukraine’s hand well enough to reach some kind of pacification of the conflict', write @jkobzova.bsky.social and @nicupopescu.bsky.social in a new commentary
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The long game: How Europeans can shape the outcome of Ukraine-Russia talks
The second meeting between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul has shown that a settlement is a distant prospect. To strengthen Ukraine’s hand in future talks, Europeans have a three-fold task.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
'With a united European front investing in its capacity to help Ukraine protect European security, Europeans could strengthen Ukraine’s hand well enough to reach some kind of pacification of the conflict', write @jkobzova.bsky.social and @nicupopescu.bsky.social in a new commentary
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Recommended reading: "Strength in members: How to rally EU enlargement for defence" - by @gresselgustav.bsky.social and @nicupopescu.bsky.social at @ecfr.eu
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Strength in members: How to rally EU enlargement for defence
The EU’s accession process ignores defence while NATO cannot cover all the candidates. Tailored defence cooperation roadmaps offer a promising path to protect Europe’s periphery without NATO…
ecfr.eu
April 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Recommended reading: "Strength in members: How to rally EU enlargement for defence" - by @gresselgustav.bsky.social and @nicupopescu.bsky.social at @ecfr.eu
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NEW commentary 📝
Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble, writes @nicupopescu.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read how russia could unravel the institutional fabric of the EU.
Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble, writes @nicupopescu.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read how russia could unravel the institutional fabric of the EU.
Why Russia’s actions pose a threat well beyond its neighbours
Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble
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March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW commentary 📝
Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble, writes @nicupopescu.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read how russia could unravel the institutional fabric of the EU.
Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble, writes @nicupopescu.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read how russia could unravel the institutional fabric of the EU.
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Anche dopo l'invasione totale dell'Ucraina da parte della Russia nel febbraio 2022, la maggior parte dei paesi europei non ha trattato l'aggressione come qualcosa che trascende l'Ucraina e minaccia l'Europa stessa, scrive
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@nicupopescu.bsky.social 👇
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The four pillars of European defence
For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front
ecfr.eu
March 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Anche dopo l'invasione totale dell'Ucraina da parte della Russia nel febbraio 2022, la maggior parte dei paesi europei non ha trattato l'aggressione come qualcosa che trascende l'Ucraina e minaccia l'Europa stessa, scrive
@nicupopescu.bsky.social 👇
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@nicupopescu.bsky.social 👇
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🎧 New podcast!
This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin, head of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, to explore the implications behind a newly announced Ukraine-US agreement amid the Russia conflict.
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This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin, head of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, to explore the implications behind a newly announced Ukraine-US agreement amid the Russia conflict.
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Ceasefire or crossroads: Ukraine, the US and Russia’s next move
Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin to discuss the recent Ukraine-US agreement on a 30-day ceasefire and its implications for the conflict with Russia…
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March 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎧 New podcast!
This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin, head of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, to explore the implications behind a newly announced Ukraine-US agreement amid the Russia conflict.
✍️ Listen, share and subscribe!
This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin, head of ECFR’s Wider Europe programme, to explore the implications behind a newly announced Ukraine-US agreement amid the Russia conflict.
✍️ Listen, share and subscribe!
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Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint, writes Katrine Westgaard.
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Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security
Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint
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March 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint, writes Katrine Westgaard.
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Military deployments by European countries to Ukraine are no doubt risky. But in order to have any chance at preventing war with Russia, Europeans must unambiguously demonstrate that they are willing to risk one, writes @rafaelloss.bsky.social
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Live Oak reloaded: How Europe can operationalise a military presence in Ukraine
Washington is winding down its European security contributions and backing away from Ukraine. Europeans could learn from history as they wrestle with deploying a military presence to deter future…
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March 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Military deployments by European countries to Ukraine are no doubt risky. But in order to have any chance at preventing war with Russia, Europeans must unambiguously demonstrate that they are willing to risk one, writes @rafaelloss.bsky.social
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For all the talk of increasing defence spending after 2022: in 1999 NATO Europe spent a higher share of GDP for defence than in 2024 (2.1% vs 2.02%). There is a clear need to accelerate the investment in Europe’s peace ecfr.eu/article/the-...
The four pillars of European defence
For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front
ecfr.eu
March 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
For all the talk of increasing defence spending after 2022: in 1999 NATO Europe spent a higher share of GDP for defence than in 2024 (2.1% vs 2.02%). There is a clear need to accelerate the investment in Europe’s peace ecfr.eu/article/the-...
My oped in @lemonde.fr - how to talk to European publics about Ukraine: talk less about helping Ukraine, and why defending Europe by helping to Ukraine is in the interest of every european from Iceland to Cyprus and Estonia to Portugal.
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« La meilleure façon de prévenir une nouvelle guerre en Europe est de convaincre la Russie que toute agression serait coûteuse et vouée à l’échec »
TRIBUNE. Une Union européenne incapable de défendre ses Etats membres contre une agression militaire verrait très rapidement s’éroder ses autres réalisations, affirme, dans une tribune au « Monde », l...
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March 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM
My oped in @lemonde.fr - how to talk to European publics about Ukraine: talk less about helping Ukraine, and why defending Europe by helping to Ukraine is in the interest of every european from Iceland to Cyprus and Estonia to Portugal.
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🎧 Mark Leonard and some of the heads and deputy heads of our national offices— @camillelons.bsky.social , @mprochwicz.bsky.social , @jpuglierin.bsky.social , José Ignacio Torreblanca, and @arturovarvelli.bsky.social —gather to discuss how Europe is preparing for Trump’s return. 👇
Trump’s return: What’s next for the war in Ukraine
Mark Leonard welcomes Marie Dumoulin and Jeremy Shapiro to discuss how Trump’s re-election could affect the war in Ukraine and international efforts for peace…
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February 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🎧 Mark Leonard and some of the heads and deputy heads of our national offices— @camillelons.bsky.social , @mprochwicz.bsky.social , @jpuglierin.bsky.social , José Ignacio Torreblanca, and @arturovarvelli.bsky.social —gather to discuss how Europe is preparing for Trump’s return. 👇
“What’s being discussed is a military presence to prevent another war. It means troops, not lightly armed peacekeepers, but equipped with antiaircraft, anti-electronic warfare capacities, to defend cities like Odesa and Kyiv.” www.rferl.org/a/european-t...
January 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
“What’s being discussed is a military presence to prevent another war. It means troops, not lightly armed peacekeepers, but equipped with antiaircraft, anti-electronic warfare capacities, to defend cities like Odesa and Kyiv.” www.rferl.org/a/european-t...
My oped: important lesson of the past few years is that Europeans need to respond much faster to security crises. To overcome chronic sluggishness, the EU must establish processes for fast-tracking critical military and infrastructure spending. prosyn.org/QFHerGD @ProSyn
Europe Needs a Defense Production Act | by Nicu Popescu - Project Syndicate
Nicu Popescu urges EU member states to bolster their defense capabilities to guard against future Russian aggression.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
My oped: important lesson of the past few years is that Europeans need to respond much faster to security crises. To overcome chronic sluggishness, the EU must establish processes for fast-tracking critical military and infrastructure spending. prosyn.org/QFHerGD @ProSyn
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November 25, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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EU needs legal and administrative fast-lanes for wars and crises.🇪🇺has been committed, but too slow in dealing with crises. Speed matters. EU needs to be faster, adopt a EU defence production act - we argue with @LaurenceBoone in a new @ecfr report t.co/Rf0tSjpEIu
https://ecfr.eu/publication/better-firefighting-readying-europe-for-an-age-between-war-and-peace/
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November 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM
EU needs legal and administrative fast-lanes for wars and crises.🇪🇺has been committed, but too slow in dealing with crises. Speed matters. EU needs to be faster, adopt a EU defence production act - we argue with @LaurenceBoone in a new @ecfr report t.co/Rf0tSjpEIu