Category: Europe & Central Asia
48 Articles
- Europe & Central Asia
From Russia, With Tokens: AI, Labor Shortages, and the Uncertain Prospect of Russia-PRC Cooperation
Despite Russia’s history of leveraging its large population for military advantage, a serious demographic crunch threatens Moscow’s ability to sustain a strong economy and…
January 12, 2026
- Europe & Central Asia
What the Dutch Government’s Seizure of Nexperia Teaches Us About Political Risk Management
On September 30, the Dutch government became the first in Europe to effectively seize control of a company on national security grounds, invoking an obscure Cold War-era law to…
January 11, 2026
- Europe & Central Asia
A Matter of When, Not If: Potential Flash Points for Russia’s Next Invasion of Eastern Europe
The inevitability of Russia’s aggression in Eastern Europe in destabilizing the regional security architecture comes after decades of revisionist ambitions. President Vladimir…
December 18, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
A Central Asian Solution? Implications of a New Afghanistan Contact Group
On August 26, 2025, special representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Tashkent to establish a new Afghanistan Contact Group. While the…
November 15, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
Getting Up From The Kids’ Table: Why Europe Must Rediscover Realpolitik
Europe must revive its history of Realpolitik to preserve its sovereignty. Following President Donald Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the case is…
October 1, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
- Technology
A First Point View: Examining Ukraine’s Drone Industry
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s drone industry has emerged as a key pillar of the country’s defense innovation apparatus. Drones have helped Ukraine…
May 15, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
The EU’s Overdue Defense Buildup: How ReArm Europe Can Succeed
On March 4, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced a new EU-wide initiative, the ReArm Europe Plan. This package aims to unlock €800…
April 26, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
- Middle East & North Africa
Türkiye’s Claim for Regional Leadership: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum
The world is in shambles. Can diplomacy mend what is broken? This was the central question underpinning the fourth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF),…
April 19, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
Honing the Tryzub: Preparing Ukraine to Fight the Next War
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, intelligence officials predicted that Kyiv would fall in 96 hours. But the Russian sword…
March 8, 2025
- Europe & Central Asia
- Technology
Advancing U.S. SMR Diplomacy for a Safe and Secure Energy Transition: Romania’s Pioneering Role
As the United States seeks to strengthen its global leadership in energy innovation, small modular reactors (SMRs) emerge as a powerful tool of diplomatic engagement in Europe.…
March 6, 2025