ECFR

European Council on Foreign Relations: the only pan-European think-tank. We foster coalitions for change and promote debate on Europe's global role.

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☢️New ECFR's interactive dashboard!

"Iran Nuclear Monitor: Month by Month"

It forecasts 6 realistic scenarios ahead for the nuclear program, explaining why and how they could unfold & the threat level each poses to Western security interests. @ECFRMena

https://t.co/9JORkAfpGW

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Europeans thus face a kind of “Schrödinger’s NATO”: the US appears both committed to, and absent from, the alliance at the same time. Instead of keeping NATO fully reliant on America and risk finding it dead in their hour of need, Europeans need to create a security architecture underpinned by Europeans themselves – according to a new report from @ECFREuropeanSec
https://t.co/kleyH9vd5N

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[Policy Brief] #EUDefence: Making defence European again, by Rafael Loss, @mprochwicz & @jana_puglierin | @ecfr
https://t.co/KlzyXruTep

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As the EU moves to prioritise geopolitical needs over merit-based approaches, there is concern that rushed membership for Ukraine and Albania could come at a cost, writes @EngjellusheM in @BalkanInsight
https://t.co/71BQT9Fmk1

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🚨New policy brief🚨

Between an expansionist Russia and a careless America, one thing is clear: Europeans must be prepared to defend themselves, and quickly. @jana_puglierin, @mprochwicz & @_RafaelLoss explore how⬇️
https://t.co/Sw193Vf40b

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6/ This model would set Europeans up to defend themselves with America where possible, with less America where necessary - and without America if it comes to that.

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The Russian threat is not going away any time soon. To defend themselves without America’s help, Europeans need to pursue a new, distinctly European model of defence and deterrence, write @_RafaelLoss, @mprochwicz, and @jana_puglierin
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https://t.co/1gBLFFxvB1

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5/ Third, all of this must rest on a coordinated European defence industry wherever possible and draw on capabilities from diversified, allied sources if needed.

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As Europe rearms, the real vulnerability is not on tanks or missiles but the software and networks behind them.

The union can import weapons but it cannot afford to outsource the digital systems that make modern military power possible.

Europe must control the layers that could halt or blind an operation: mission software, encrypted data links, satellite services, software updates, AI compute, defence cloud infrastructure and critical components for which there is no timely substitute.

The task is to design the dependence, not to abolish it.

Read the latest commentary by @vicmunro and @angelmelguizo: https://t.co/bYW4p6NXCS

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How can Europe build geoeconomic leverage?

ECFR's @TGehrke_ highlights that at our upcoming Annual Council Meeting in Vienna, Europe's geoeconomic position and strategies will be at the heart of our intellectual agenda.

We will bring together experts, policymakers, and thinkers with diverse backgrounds in the same room to discuss what cards Europe has and how they can be used effectively, bridging theoretical debates with real-world policy goals.

#ACM26

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Does the idea of an open society still have a place in today’s world? How to reconcile Europe’s values and vision with those of other key geopolitical players?
🎙️ Listen to our conversation with @markhleonard , Director @ecfr here: https://t.co/D0iNfCwmD9

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This event is a part of ECFR’s recently launched New Politics Project, a major new research initiative exploring how to advance pro-European policy amid intensifying political flux. It will last 90 minutes and will be followed by a networking reception.
https://t.co/doBJH63J9m

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Can Europe's green transition survive an era of political turbulence? 👇

Join us in Brussels on June 8 to discuss. Full event details here: https://t.co/ebHpJCq9JP

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And the event will delve into them, exploring the relationship between turbulent European political trends and policy progress on renewables, green transportation, carbon markets and multilateral climate partnerships. Register here: https://t.co/UK6Ily28rK