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Deterrence in Transition: Russia Confronts the Prospect of a European Nuclear Pillar”

Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, stated that Moscow has prepared “adequate response measures” in the event that France increases the scale of its nuclear arsenal or…

April 29, 2026France, NATO, Russia

Geopolitics Governance

Armenia’s Strategic Reorientation: Deepening Defense Ties with NATO After Karabakh

Suren Papikyan, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, and the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Kevin Hamilton, held a meeting during which they discussed…

April 21, 2026Armenia, CSTO, NATO

Democracy Governance ideology National Security

Transactional Power: The Transformation of U.S. Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump

The modern foreign policy of Donald Trump represents a structural departure from the post–World War II American doctrine that emphasized alliances, democratic values, and institutional leadership. Instead, Trump’s approach prioritizes transactional deal-making, bilateral…

April 13, 2026NATO, Trump, USA

Conflict Democracy

Slovakia Moves to Close Legal Gaps as Russian Drone Strikes Near Its Border Raise Alarm”

Following an attack by a Russian Shahed-type drone on an electrical substation in the city of Perechyn (Zakarpattia region, approximately 10 km from the Ukrainian–Slovak border), Slovak President Peter Pellegrini initiated the introduction of…

April 3, 2026NATO, Slovakia

Intelligence ops National Security

Russian Espionage Targeting NATO Unmanned Systems in Europe

In Portugal, a 23-year-old man has been charged with espionage and attempting to sell stolen information from NATO military computer equipment to the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. The incident occurred…

February 20, 2026GRU, NATO, Russia, SVR

Geopolitics Governance National Security

France’s “Exit from NATO” Debate (2026): Political Signal or Strategic Break?

In January 2026, parts of the French opposition reignited a familiar theme in French strategic culture: “strategic autonomy” and skepticism toward NATO as a US-led security architecture. The immediate catalyst has been…

January 13, 2026France, NATO

Conflict Geopolitics

Toward a War-Ready Europe: Strategic Lessons from Sweden’s Security Doctrine

Europe is beginning to understand the necessity of preparing for war with Russia and responding to the Kremlin’s hybrid attacks. This shift reflects growing awareness that Russia’s hybrid operations confirm…

October 20, 2025NATO, Russia, Sweden

Geopolitics National Security

Russia’s Withdrawal from the INF Treaty: Escalation, Threats, and the U.S. Response

On August 4, 2025, the Russian Federation announced the termination of its unilateral moratorium on deploying ground-launched intermediate-range (1,000–5,500 km) and shorter-range (500–1,000 km) missiles. This marks a significant escalation in…

August 5, 2025INF Treaty, NATO, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Governance

Austria’s Neutrality Under Pressure: Toward a Strategic Shift in Security Policy?

Austria’s historic policy of neutrality—enshrined in its 1955 State Treaty and a cornerstone of post-war identity—is now under serious scrutiny. Mounting geopolitical instability, European disillusionment with "neutrality," and the persistent threat…

July 28, 2025Austria, NATO, Russia

Governance Intelligence ops National Security

Borderline Politics: Russian-Linked Actors in Finland and the Campaign to Reopen the Finnish–Russian Border

A small but vocal group of politicians and public figures in Finland, some with Russian citizenship or familial ties to Russia, are actively pushing for the reopening of the Finnish-Russian…

July 25, 2025Finland, NATO, Russia

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