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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.
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.
The President, who positions himself as a winner, de facto allowed to outplay himself while running for quick success.
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.
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.
The paper researches the vulnerabilities of the mentioned states to Russian hybrid and non-linear aggression. Additionally, the project focuses on analysing the strategies and tactics that Ukraine has effectively deployed in countering similar threats and evaluating how these countermeasures can serve as adaptable models for bolstering defense of Ukraine’s neighbouring states.
Donald Trump’s statements about preparing mass deportations of illegal immigrants from the United States since the beginning of his term have been in the spotlight of Central American countries and Mexico.
The intention of this policy brief is to offer the European institutions and national governments of the EU member states some lessons on the resilience of the Ukrainian state and society, which proved to be the reason why Ukraine survived even when its larger Western partners did not believe in it in February 2022.
A key aspect of Ukraine’s situation is the need to combat hostile narratives and misinformation while maximizing the effectiveness of strategic communication tools.