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The Case for EuropeEurope has the resources and ideas to grow stronger, but domestic challenges hinder their implementation. Achieving Europe’s strategic autonomy requires a radical shift in defense, security, and economic integration.
Taking the Pulse: Should “Buy European” in Defense Spending Include the UK and Turkey?Amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees, the EU is increasing its defense funding. Given the UK and Turkey’s significant military capabilities, should they be included in the union’s defense spending schemes?
In Trump’s World, Europeans Need Their Own Sphere of InfluenceU.S. President Donald Trump's return to power has marked the resurgence of dividing the world into spheres of influence, leaving Europe at risk of being sidelined. Europeans must assert their influence by taking a firm stance on Ukraine and investing in the informational space.
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A Blueprint for a European Defense ForceAs U.S. commitment to Europe’s security wanes and Russia’s threat to the continent grows, the need for a European defense force is more pressing than ever. By expanding existing frameworks and investing in Ukraine’s defense industry, Europe can begin to take charge of its own security.
- Jean-François Bélanger
Turkey in a Trump-and-Putin WorldThe disruptions to the world order caused by Russia and the new U.S. administration complicate Turkey’s balancing act between Moscow and the West. But these shifts could offer Ankara a chance to shape the evolving security dynamics and contribute to Europe’s stability.
