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Taking the Pulse: Does Meeting the 5 Percent of GDP Target Enable Europe to Confront the Russian Threat?

At the NATO summit, allies committed to increase their defense spending to the equivalent of 5 percent of their gross domestic product by 2035. Can this target translate into the capabilities and readiness needed to deter Russian aggression?

  • Rym Momtaz
· June 26, 2025
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How the EU Can Think Creatively for Sanctions on Russia
  • Agathe Demarais
· June 24, 2025
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The Black Sea Has Become the Fulcrum of Europe’s Security
· June 19, 2025
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Europe’s Playbook for Climate Engagement with the United States
· June 17, 2025
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Taking the Pulse: Is Schengen Still Fit for Purpose?
  • Rym Momtaz
· June 12, 2025
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Europeans and Arabs Must Take Historic Steps Toward a Palestinian State
  • Rym Momtaz
· June 10, 2025
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