Riccardo Bosticco
@riccardobosticco.bsky.social
PhD Researcher at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy, and Strategy of the Brussels School of Governance, Junior Academic Fellow at the European Policy Centre, Junior Associate Fellow at NATO Defence College
La coalizione dei volenterosi del libero-scambio
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La coalizione dei volenterosi del libero-scambio
Buongiorno!
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June 30, 2025 at 6:33 AM
La coalizione dei volenterosi del libero-scambio
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NATO is concerned that Russia is seeking to deploy nuclear weapons in space, a development that could threaten the thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth that are crucial to defense as well as people's daily lives, the alliance's chief said.
NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes
“The development of nuclear weapons in space is a way for Russia to improve its capabilities,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Welt am Sonntag.
www.politico.eu
April 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NATO is concerned that Russia is seeking to deploy nuclear weapons in space, a development that could threaten the thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth that are crucial to defense as well as people's daily lives, the alliance's chief said.
Very happy to have contributed to the latest issue of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung blog with a few thoughts on the role of education in ensuring long-term technological and economic competitiveness.
Link below 👇
Link below 👇
❗New Analysis❗
"The EU Needs a Mindset Switch to Compete in the Age of AI", by Riccardo Bosticco for FES.
Read🔸 futureofwork.fes.de/news-list/e/... @fesonline.bsky.social @riccardobosticco.bsky.social
"The EU Needs a Mindset Switch to Compete in the Age of AI", by Riccardo Bosticco for FES.
Read🔸 futureofwork.fes.de/news-list/e/... @fesonline.bsky.social @riccardobosticco.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Very happy to have contributed to the latest issue of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung blog with a few thoughts on the role of education in ensuring long-term technological and economic competitiveness.
Link below 👇
Link below 👇
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NEW: CSIS analysis shows the most frequent types of weapons used in Russia’s shadow war against the West. "The attacks had few casualties, indicating that Russia wants to keep the costs low and maximize deniability," concludes CSIS's Seth G. Jones.
Read the full report:
Read the full report:
Russia’s Shadow War Against the West
Russia is conducting a violent and escalating campaign of sabotage and subversion against European and U.S. targets in Europe led by Russian military intelligence, according to a new CSIS database.…
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March 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
NEW: CSIS analysis shows the most frequent types of weapons used in Russia’s shadow war against the West. "The attacks had few casualties, indicating that Russia wants to keep the costs low and maximize deniability," concludes CSIS's Seth G. Jones.
Read the full report:
Read the full report:
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CSDS is proud to be part of the "Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative" (CHIPDIPLO), a project co-funded by the European Commission!
Looking forward to working with @institutmontaigne.bsky.social, @ceias-eu.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social
More info🔸 www.institutmontaigne.org/en/publicati...
Looking forward to working with @institutmontaigne.bsky.social, @ceias-eu.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social
More info🔸 www.institutmontaigne.org/en/publicati...
March 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
CSDS is proud to be part of the "Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative" (CHIPDIPLO), a project co-funded by the European Commission!
Looking forward to working with @institutmontaigne.bsky.social, @ceias-eu.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social
More info🔸 www.institutmontaigne.org/en/publicati...
Looking forward to working with @institutmontaigne.bsky.social, @ceias-eu.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social
More info🔸 www.institutmontaigne.org/en/publicati...
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Firms being asked to give up their clients to government demands is a catch 22 — agree and keep government contracts but destroy their reputation. What is private security if it is just an arm of the state? “DOGE threatened to cancel every federal contract Inter-Con”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/u...
March 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Firms being asked to give up their clients to government demands is a catch 22 — agree and keep government contracts but destroy their reputation. What is private security if it is just an arm of the state? “DOGE threatened to cancel every federal contract Inter-Con”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/u...
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My colleagues Lotje Boswinkel and Elie Perot have just published two superb papers that you should all read!
Elie on France and revisiting deterrence: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Lotje on long-range strike and Europe: warontherocks.com/2025/03/euro...
Really brilliant!
Elie on France and revisiting deterrence: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Lotje on long-range strike and Europe: warontherocks.com/2025/03/euro...
Really brilliant!
Revisiting Deterrence: Towards a French Nuclear Umbrella Over Europe? - CSDS
As the crisis of trust across the Atlantic deepens, European allies are now openly considering alternatives to the American nuclear umbrella, based notably on France’s deterrent. To enhance the protec...
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March 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
My colleagues Lotje Boswinkel and Elie Perot have just published two superb papers that you should all read!
Elie on France and revisiting deterrence: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Lotje on long-range strike and Europe: warontherocks.com/2025/03/euro...
Really brilliant!
Elie on France and revisiting deterrence: csds.vub.be/publication/...
Lotje on long-range strike and Europe: warontherocks.com/2025/03/euro...
Really brilliant!
March edition of the CODE newsletter with the latest developments in the chip industry and plenty of reading recommendations 👇
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March Newsletter
Heavy geopolitics takes centre stage, but the tech world never stops.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
March edition of the CODE newsletter with the latest developments in the chip industry and plenty of reading recommendations 👇
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The Nazi salute taboo is broken. These folks are showing us who they are.
Steve Bannon last night with a Nazi salute followed by the smug nod which says, ‘Yeah, we can do this in the open now.’
February 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Nazi salute taboo is broken. These folks are showing us who they are.
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❗Executive Course❗
3 days. 16 hours. Geopolitics. Policy. Technology.
Join us in June 2025 for our new "Brussels 360" executive course! Your unique learning and networking opportunity in Brussels! #Brussels360
Apply now🔸 csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
3 days. 16 hours. Geopolitics. Policy. Technology.
Join us in June 2025 for our new "Brussels 360" executive course! Your unique learning and networking opportunity in Brussels! #Brussels360
Apply now🔸 csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
February 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
❗Executive Course❗
3 days. 16 hours. Geopolitics. Policy. Technology.
Join us in June 2025 for our new "Brussels 360" executive course! Your unique learning and networking opportunity in Brussels! #Brussels360
Apply now🔸 csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
3 days. 16 hours. Geopolitics. Policy. Technology.
Join us in June 2025 for our new "Brussels 360" executive course! Your unique learning and networking opportunity in Brussels! #Brussels360
Apply now🔸 csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
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EU Commission leadership clueless about its own plan to tackle spyware
EU Commission leadership clueless about its own plan to tackle spyware
Top EU executive mistakenly says that his institution has reacted to spyware crisis.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
EU Commission leadership clueless about its own plan to tackle spyware
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Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country
February 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country
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1/For decades, US governments built an arsenal of economic weapons aimed at common goals -- use sanctions/export controls to enhance US security. Trump risks subverting the goals and undermining the tools. The result could be devastating for the global economy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o...
Opinion | Crypto Gamblers, Tech Oligarchs, Wall Street Opportunists. What Could Go Wrong? (Gift Article)
Why the new Trump administration will inexorably weaken the country’s economic security.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
1/For decades, US governments built an arsenal of economic weapons aimed at common goals -- use sanctions/export controls to enhance US security. Trump risks subverting the goals and undermining the tools. The result could be devastating for the global economy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o...
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Europe will not take part in US-Russia talks with Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Europe will not take part in US-Russia talks with Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Keith Kellogg said previous peace attempts failed because too many countries were involved that could not ensure process
Europe will be consulted – but ultimately excluded – from the planned peace talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine, Donald Trump’s…
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February 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Europe will not take part in US-Russia talks with Ukraine, Trump envoy says
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🚨🚨 "There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America". Stellar piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social making sense of the dramatic constitutional crisis which is underway under the new Trump administration. 🧵
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
How regime change happens in America". Stellar piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social making sense of the dramatic constitutional crisis which is underway under the new Trump administration. 🧵
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🚨🚨 "There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America". Stellar piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social making sense of the dramatic constitutional crisis which is underway under the new Trump administration. 🧵
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
How regime change happens in America". Stellar piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social making sense of the dramatic constitutional crisis which is underway under the new Trump administration. 🧵
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
CODE's February newsletter is out!
This edition's all about space. Have a look and subscribe if you are interested in the latest about this and related technologies 👇
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This edition's all about space. Have a look and subscribe if you are interested in the latest about this and related technologies 👇
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February Newsletter
First of all, over 300 views on our first newsletter! A huge thank you to every reader.
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February 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
CODE's February newsletter is out!
This edition's all about space. Have a look and subscribe if you are interested in the latest about this and related technologies 👇
February Newsletter open.substack.com/pub/codeproj...
This edition's all about space. Have a look and subscribe if you are interested in the latest about this and related technologies 👇
February Newsletter open.substack.com/pub/codeproj...
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What does “peace” in Ukraine look like after the US proposal? Check out “Shades of Grim: Scenarios for Ukraine and Global Order” for some ideas. By Lotje Boswinkel and Luis Simón.
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
February 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
What does “peace” in Ukraine look like after the US proposal? Check out “Shades of Grim: Scenarios for Ukraine and Global Order” for some ideas. By Lotje Boswinkel and Luis Simón.
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
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2. Europe’s Role – Europe still possesses the industrial and economic capacity to ensure Ukraine’s victory—defined as preserving Ukraine’s ability to reject Russian demands.
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February 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
2. Europe’s Role – Europe still possesses the industrial and economic capacity to ensure Ukraine’s victory—defined as preserving Ukraine’s ability to reject Russian demands.
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Very happy to share that my commentary on European industrial alliances is finally out for @epc-official.bsky.social!
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Here I argue that European industrial alliances can be best positioned to help Europe boost competitiveness and growth. Why?
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Here I argue that European industrial alliances can be best positioned to help Europe boost competitiveness and growth. Why?
Could European industrial alliances be the hidden drivers of European
Could European industrial alliances be the hidden drivers of European growth?
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January 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Very happy to share that my commentary on European industrial alliances is finally out for @epc-official.bsky.social!
epc.eu/en/Publicati...
Here I argue that European industrial alliances can be best positioned to help Europe boost competitiveness and growth. Why?
epc.eu/en/Publicati...
Here I argue that European industrial alliances can be best positioned to help Europe boost competitiveness and growth. Why?
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How are Australia's defence policy and deterrence strategies evolving in light of geopolitical challenges? What's in it for Europe? Daniel Fiott discusses these questions and more with Stephan Frühling in the latest episode of #StrategySpeaks.
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January 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
How are Australia's defence policy and deterrence strategies evolving in light of geopolitical challenges? What's in it for Europe? Daniel Fiott discusses these questions and more with Stephan Frühling in the latest episode of #StrategySpeaks.
Listen🔸 podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/s...
Listen🔸 podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/s...
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We are very lucky today to be hosting a CSDS Conversation with Prof Beatrice Heuser and Prof Mike Mazarr. Our discussions will focus on rationality in strategy-making and leadership. The debate stems from Prof Heuser's brand new book "Flawed Strategy".
More info🔸 csds.vub.be/conversations/
More info🔸 csds.vub.be/conversations/
January 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We are very lucky today to be hosting a CSDS Conversation with Prof Beatrice Heuser and Prof Mike Mazarr. Our discussions will focus on rationality in strategy-making and leadership. The debate stems from Prof Heuser's brand new book "Flawed Strategy".
More info🔸 csds.vub.be/conversations/
More info🔸 csds.vub.be/conversations/
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❗️CODE Newsletter❗️
Don't forget to read our first #CODE newsletter, produced by Antonio Calcara under his ERC Research project! The newsletter is packed with interesting thoughts and resources for all things geopolitics and technology.
Read🔸 codeproject.substack.com/p/january-ne...
Don't forget to read our first #CODE newsletter, produced by Antonio Calcara under his ERC Research project! The newsletter is packed with interesting thoughts and resources for all things geopolitics and technology.
Read🔸 codeproject.substack.com/p/january-ne...
January 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
❗️CODE Newsletter❗️
Don't forget to read our first #CODE newsletter, produced by Antonio Calcara under his ERC Research project! The newsletter is packed with interesting thoughts and resources for all things geopolitics and technology.
Read🔸 codeproject.substack.com/p/january-ne...
Don't forget to read our first #CODE newsletter, produced by Antonio Calcara under his ERC Research project! The newsletter is packed with interesting thoughts and resources for all things geopolitics and technology.
Read🔸 codeproject.substack.com/p/january-ne...
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❗Event❗
On 29 January 2025, CSDS and PIIE will co-host a conference exploring US and EU alignment on China, including trade in tech products and services, international payments and more.
Register to watch🔸 www.piie.com/events/2024/... #EconSky @piie.com
On 29 January 2025, CSDS and PIIE will co-host a conference exploring US and EU alignment on China, including trade in tech products and services, international payments and more.
Register to watch🔸 www.piie.com/events/2024/... #EconSky @piie.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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