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Quality vs Quantity in EU Drone Acquisition Policy

Leveraging Ukraine’s Drone Production Capacity to Strengthen European Defence Industrial Base

Russian narratives on peace negotiations

At this stage, Russia’s position on peace negotiations to end the war is based on two key factors. The first and main factor is to demonstrate exclusively maximalist conditions for both ending the war and starting negotiations

Battlefield-Driven Acquisition for 2025 and beyond

A Strategic Framework for High-Tech Military Procurement in Contemporary Warfare

Recruitment Strategies in the Age 
of High-Tech Warfare

Lessons from Ukraine for the European Union

Ukraine-NATO and IP4: Do we have joint interests?

Over the past few years, NATO has begun to step out of its traditional Euro-Atlantic confines as member states and partners seek to coordinate their response to security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

DECODING ENLARGEMENT PERSPECTIVES: VOICES OF CENTRAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ON EU ENLARGEMENT

As the Union considers integrating new members – particularly Ukraine, Moldova, and the countries of the Western Balkans – the perspectives of Central and Eastern European (CEE) states play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of this process.

Zeitenwende: perspectives from Germany and Central Europe

The concept of Zeitenwende, or “turning point,” has become a central pillar of Germany’s reorientation in foreign and security policy in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The invasion of Ukraine exposed significant gaps in Germany’s security strategy, forcing the country to confront uncomfortable realities. Initially introduced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Zeitenwende was framed as a decisive break from Germany’s post-Cold War strategic culture.

Does President Trump still want to be a winner?

The President, who positions himself as a winner, de facto allowed to outplay himself while running for quick success.

Ukrainian Experience in Civil-Military Cooperation: Lessons for Europe

Facing hybrid threats, Ukraine’s Armed Forces were compelled to develop a dedicated CIMIC capability to manage interactions with civilians, authorities, and humanitarian actors in active conflict zones.

Ukrainian Pillar for a Modern 
Air Defence Architecture

Policy Requirements to Address Mass Drone and Hybrid Drone-Missile Challenges

Societal resilience, maintaining society’s resilience to external pressures/ threats/ aggression

Ukraine’s resilience has been driven not only by its military, but also by the mobilization of civil society and the private sector. NGOs, volunteers, and businesses have played a crucial role in humanitarian aid, economic stability, and defense support.

Strengthening Ukraine’s Defence Through NB8 Cooperation

On 18 December 2024, the Nordic-Baltic – Ukraine Forum took place in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together representatives from Ukraine and the Nordic and Baltic countries.