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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 8h
With @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's visits to the Western Balkans, gradual integration is back on the agenda. @clotildebomont.bsky.social & Bojana Zorić argue deeper cyber cooperation before accession can strengthen Europe’s resilience. shorturl.at/D4TJV
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Shared threats, shared resilience: Integrating enlargement partners in EU digital and cyber security
The EU and its enlargement partners face shared cyber threats but have yet to develop the operational cooperation needed to address them effectively. Deeper pre-accession coordination is needed to str...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 12h
If China completely cut off rare earth permanent magnet exports, the impact on the US & EU alone could reach $3.5 trillion/year. What will it take to dismantle Beijing’s critical raw material weapon? @joristeer.bsky.social speaks to DW after the Trump-Xi meeting. Watch: www.dw.com/en/what-will...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Energy will shape the global AI race. Europe starts at a disadvantage. But it could change that by being smarter about where it builds its AI infrastructure. (1/7) ⤵️
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Energy will shape the global AI race. Europe starts at a disadvantage. But it could change that by being smarter about where it builds its AI infrastructure. (1/7) ⤵️
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How could Canada’s "associate membership" benefit Europe? "The most significant impact would be in the energy sector," @gspataf95.bsky.social tells Euronews. Canada’s raw materials could also help the EU develop strategic industries. www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/w...
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What is an EU "associate member"? Why is Canada the first?
European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU? #EuXl
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Europe has an energy disadvantage in the AI race. But it could turn the tables by matching AI locations & workloads with Europe’s energy geography, argue @clotildebomont.bsky.social & @casparhobhouse.bsky.social. ➡️ shorturl.at/gEh6r
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As EU defence ministers meet today, @kajakallas.bsky.social is again urging countries to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. That's the immediate priority, says @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Europe must also boost production in Europe & Ukraine & develop new air-defence systems. shorturl.at/1ARTN
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Closing Ukraine’s air-defence gap: What Europe should do
Europe should urgently strengthen Ukraine’s air defences as Russia intensifies its long-range strikes. Increasing supplies, expanding European and Ukrainian production, and developing new capabilities...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"The paradox is that we spend more but we cooperate less today in 🇪🇺 on defence." @sbeverts.bsky.social joins @epc-official.bsky.social Paul Taylor to unpack the #SOTEU. Is the EU progressing towards becoming a stronger geopolitical actor in a predatory world? www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
How can Europe & Ukraine strengthen their defence industrial ties? Together with the Irish Presidency, we gathered industry & experts to look for concrete ways to accelerate cooperation between European & Ukrainians firms & build partnerships that can deliver the capabilities both need.
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ARES Group - EU @aresgroup-eu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🇪🇺🛡️🇺🇦 Building together: How Europe and Ukraine should deepen their defence industrial partnership By Ondrej Ditrych, @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social
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Building together: How Europe and Ukraine should deepen their defence industrial partnership
Deeper EU-Ukraine defence industrial integration can strengthen Ukraine's ability to resist Russia while bolstering Europe's defences. Combining Kyiv's innovation and expertise with European capital, ...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
China has its own space station, landed a rover on Mars & now aims to put astronauts on the Moon. With Beijing now matching or surpassing Europe in parts of space exploration, we gathered experts in Brussels to discuss its ambitions & the choices facing Europe.
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As Trump and Xi meet, Europe is once again reminded of its tech and defence dependencies. But Europe also has options on security, says @gspataf95.bsky.social to Bloomberg, pointing to deeper partnerships with Ukraine and Canada, from missile defence to the Arctic. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Europe Is In a Dangerous Place. It’s On the Trump-Xi Menu
“If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” was Mark Carney’s warning to fellow “middle powers” earlier this year. Looking at this week’s US-China summit, the European Union will know exactly what...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Europe wouldn’t be able to accomplish the energy transition without China, but it comes with the problem of dependency & problems of the future being locked into technologies in China." Caspar Hobhouse on the security of Europe’s power grids. www.thewirechina.com/2026/09/20/t...
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The Power Grid’s China Problem - The Wire China
The U.S. and EU are restricting Chinese inverters over cybersecurity and supply-chain concerns, but replacing them may create new challenges for the renewable-energy industry.
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ukraine is no longer just a recipient of European defence support. It's become a defence industrial partner. How can Europe accelerate Ukraine’s integration into its defence industrial base? 🧵(1/6)
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Joris Teer @joristeer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
REPORT🚨📑: For @cfr.org, I list rare earth promises Beijing has broken ("The Busan Façade") since the October 2025 Trump-Xi "truce"... (...along with promises the Trump admin claimed China made, but Beijing never confirmed) And what it means for Xi-Trump Summit www.cfr.org/reports/dism...
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Dismantling China’s Supply-Chain Weapon | Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher.
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As Ukraine returns to the UN Security Council agenda today, Europe can do more to support Kyiv without major new funding. From mobilising big tech to engaging the Ukrainian diaspora, our 10 ideas for how the EU can spend smarter and support harder. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Empowering Ukraine: Spend smarter, support harder
How can the EU better empower Ukraine? This collection of expert analyses offers practical policy proposals, arguing that that stronger EU support for Ukraine’s defence, recovery and integration is ke...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ukraine is no longer just a recipient of European defence support. Its experience and innovation can strengthen Europe’s own defences too. @ditrych.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social on how Europe & Ukraine can build a deeper defence industrial partnership. ➡️ shorturl.at/jbQ5p
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In a fragmented world, some countries have particular value because they can operate across political clusters. As leaders gather at #UNGA, a reflection on the future of multilateralism & the role countries like India can play. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Owning the middle: What India's BRICS presidency says about the future of multilateralism
India's BRICS presidency highlights the potential of multi-alignment to bridge an increasingly fragmented international system. By operating across competing groupings, India may be well placed to pre...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In a fragmented world, some countries have particular value because they can operate across political clusters. As leaders gather at #UNGA, a reflection on the future of multilateralism & the role countries like India can play. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Owning the middle: What India's BRICS presidency says about the future of multilateralism
India's BRICS presidency highlights the potential of multi-alignment to bridge an increasingly fragmented international system. By operating across competing groupings, India may be well placed to pre...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wind & solar energy will transform our economies. But they also come with new dependencies. Heavy reliance on Chinese tech could create new security vulnerabilities, warns Caspar Hobhouse in the Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What could the ‘associate membership’ for Canada proposed by @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu look like in practice? @gspataf95.bsky.social argues for an association agreement going beyond trade, covering defence, economic security, technology, energy & foreign policy. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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The EU's first associate member? How to make EU-Canada ties stronger and tighter
The momentum is there for Europe and Canada to take their partnership to a new level. A political agreement shaping the vision for 'associate membership' status, together with stronger sectoral cooper...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🇺🇸 A Democratic win in the US midterms could constrain the Trump administration. But it is unlikely to end transatlantic tensions. With 2 more years of recurrent confrontation likely, Europe needs a more flexible playbook, argues @gspataf95.bsky.social in his latest Brief. shorturl.at/1otY8
Quote from EUISS Brief written by Giuseppe Spatafora, 'More arrows to Europe's quiver: How to manage transatlantic relations beyond the midterms' | "Europe’s playbook should combine strategies for facilitating cooperation with Washington with more effective measures to counter coercion."
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🇨🇦 Could Canada become the EU's first "associate member"? Cooperation is growing, but several obstacles stand in the way. @gspataf95.bsky.social maps the possible models for closer integration, what each would entail and whether both sides would want to pursue them. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
New EUISS Commentary by Giuseppe Spatafora | The EU's first associate member? How to make EU-Canada ties stronger and tighter
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🇨🇦 Could Canada become the EU's first "associate member"? Cooperation is growing, but several obstacles stand in the way. @gspataf95.bsky.social maps the possible models for closer integration, what each would entail and whether both sides would want to pursue them. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
New EUISS Commentary by Giuseppe Spatafora | The EU's first associate member? How to make EU-Canada ties stronger and tighter
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today’s #SOTEU touched on several questions EUISS has been working on closely: Europe’s security architecture, how to sustain support for Ukraine & the strategic enablers Europe still lacks. Some of our proposals ↓
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Europe shouldn't bank on the midterms to fix the transatlantic relationship. Tensions are likely to persist & Europe needs a more versatile playbook: pushing back against coercion while preserving cooperation where interests converge, argues @gspataf95.bsky.social shorturl.at/1otY8
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The #Arctic is not just a source of Russian power. It is a vulnerability Europe can exploit. As the EU rethinks its Arctic policy, @ditrych.bsky.social argues for 2 priorities: constrain the revenues funding Russia’s war & counter Moscow’s hybrid campaigns. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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The northern frosts: The EU should contain and unpower Russia in the Arctic
The Arctic is a pillar of Russia’s power. It is also its Achilles’ heel. As the challenge Russia poses to European security intensifies, the EU must devote more attention and resources to the region i...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
European pressure is forcing Russia to adapt its shadow fleet strategy. Now the EU needs to stay one step ahead, writes @casparhobhouse.bsky.social. That means widening its legal options, questioning or even arresting captains, and seizing vessels & confiscating their cargo. ➡️ shorturl.at/hRDZj
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The future of multilateralism? 8 months after welcoming Ursula von der Leyen & António Costa, India hosted Xi Jinping, Putin & others at the BRICS Summit. A reflexion on the value of partners who are able to operate across different political clusters. shorturl.at/aW9FZ
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Owning the middle: What India's BRICS presidency says about the future of multilateralism
India's BRICS presidency highlights the potential of multi-alignment to bridge an increasingly fragmented international system. By operating across competing groupings, India may be well placed to pre...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Countries like India can help preserve links in an increasingly fragmented international system. As New Delhi welcomes the BRICS Summit, Ummu Salma Bava & Lizza Bomassi reflect on the value of partners who can operate across political divides. shorturl.at/aW9FZ
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Owning the middle: What India's BRICS presidency says about the future of multilateralism
India's BRICS presidency highlights the potential of multi-alignment to bridge an increasingly fragmented international system. By operating across competing groupings, India may be well placed to pre...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Europe spends too much time reacting to other people’s plans. How can it regain the strategic initiative? Director @sbeverts.bsky.social briefed the PSC yesterday, drawing on EUISS research to explore how Europe can take back the lead and shape events rather than respond to them.
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Africa has a 5th of the world’s population but generates less than 1% of global data. Investing in local data centres & "AI factories" could be a flagship for EU-Africa digital cooperation, helping to retain more economic value in Africa. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Africa's digital edge: Building EU-Africa digital cooperation
Africa's accelerating digital transformation creates opportunities for growth and innovation, but also new dependencies and security risks. As African and EU interests increasingly converge, closer co...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Europe has its own alternative to Patriot: the Franco-Italian SAMP/T. But there are still too few systems & interceptors available. Europeans need to ramp up production & could localise parts of it in Ukraine, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. shorturl.at/1ARTN
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Closing Ukraine’s air-defence gap: What Europe should do
Europe should urgently strengthen Ukraine’s air defences as Russia intensifies its long-range strikes. Increasing supplies, expanding European and Ukrainian production, and developing new capabilities...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Europe has its own alternative to Patriot: the Franco-Italian SAMP/T. But there are still too few systems & interceptors available. Europeans need to ramp up production & could localise parts of it in Ukraine, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. shorturl.at/1ARTN
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Closing Ukraine’s air-defence gap: What Europe should do
Europe should urgently strengthen Ukraine’s air defences as Russia intensifies its long-range strikes. Increasing supplies, expanding European and Ukrainian production, and developing new capabilities...
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Joris Teer @joristeer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Good to talk to @kimmackrael at @wsj.com for this important story: "If Europe does not radically alter its China, trade, and industrial policies, Beijing’s industrialization at the cost of everyone else will only accelerate,” Teer said www.wsj.com/world/china/...
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Belgium’s Arrest of Alleged Chinese Chip-Tech Thief Fuels European Fear of Beijing
Prosecutors suspect the man, detained while leaving for Beijing in May, was siphoning secrets to a Chinese company.
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Steven Everts @sbeverts.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This particular defence advisory group was stillborn. But the issues it was meant to address have not gone away. At @euiss.bsky.social, we have done a lot of work on how Europe can strengthen its deterrence — and we will continue to do so. For example: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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EU diplomatic service scraps new high-level defence group
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has scrapped a new defence advisory group days after unveiling it, following pushback from member states. #EuropeNews
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In Africa’s digital transformation, the EU can’t match the scale of Chinese financing or US digital platforms. But it can offer something different: investment, regulatory cooperation, trusted connectivity & skills - built around African priorities ➡️ shorturl.at/9ajxC
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Europe needs a tougher but balanced response to Russian hybrid attacks, says @sbeverts.bsky.social: ramp up support for Ukraine, strengthen our own defences & be prepared to conduct covert actions against Russia. www.rtl.nl/nieuws/buite...
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Rusland saboteert erop los, wat kan Europa doen? 'We moeten harder reageren'
Het aantal hybride aanvallen (zowel digitaal als fysiek) op Europese landen neemt zienderogen toe. Volgens de NAVO gaat bijna geen dag voorbij zonder een nieuw incident. Deskundigen wijzen met de besc...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Europe needs a tougher but balanced response to Russian hybrid attacks, says @sbeverts.bsky.social: ramp up support for Ukraine, strengthen our own defences & be prepared to conduct covert actions against Russia. www.rtl.nl/nieuws/buite...
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Rusland saboteert erop los, wat kan Europa doen? 'We moeten harder reageren'
Het aantal hybride aanvallen (zowel digitaal als fysiek) op Europese landen neemt zienderogen toe. Volgens de NAVO gaat bijna geen dag voorbij zonder een nieuw incident. Deskundigen wijzen met de besc...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It is easier and cheaper to launch a missile than to intercept one. There is no easy fix to Ukraine’s air-defence gap. But Europe can help shift the balance, while building up its own missile-defence capacity. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains how ⤵️ shorturl.at/1ARTN
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Closing Ukraine’s air-defence gap: What Europe should do
Europe should urgently strengthen Ukraine’s air defences as Russia intensifies its long-range strikes. Increasing supplies, expanding European and Ukrainian production, and developing new capabilities...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
3 ways Europe can help strengthen Ukraine’s air defences: ➡️ Release more systems & interceptors from existing stocks. ➡️ Boost production in Europe and Ukraine. ➡️ Upgrade existing systems & develop new ones. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains: shorturl.at/1ARTN
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A special shout-out to our colleague Naďa Kovalčíková as she finishes her time at the Institute 👏 For the past 5 years, Naďa has led our work on hybrid threats, foreign interference, disinformation, election security & more. Thank you for everything and all the best! 💙
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The scramble for air defence interceptors for Ukraine highlights a wider problem: fragmented procurement, long delivery times & reliance on US systems. Europeans needs to buy together, procure faster & give industry the certainty to scale up, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. shorturl.at/JwkmB
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Defending Europe, deterring Russia: Resources, readiness and resolve
Europe is facing years of maximum danger. In an era of reduced US engagement, strengthening deterrence against Russia requires strengthening three interlocking foundations: resources, readiness and re...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
EU negotiators are in China this week to address the flow of Chinese exports to Europe. One thing to keep in mind: China is more fragile than it looks. Europe must use its economic strengths to push back, argue @ruehlig.bsky.social & @aligarciaherrero.bsky.social. ➡️ ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📢 We’re hiring! We’re looking for a communications professional to lead outreach for the EU-funded SCOPE project. Come help boost the visibility & impact of the EU Global Threats Programme. 📍 Brussels ⏳ Apply by 18 September, Midday CEST 🔗 sl1nk.com/7l8qme9
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📢 We’re hiring! We’re looking for a communications professional to lead outreach for the EU-funded SCOPE project. Come help boost the visibility & impact of the EU Global Threats Programme. 📍 Brussels ⏳ Apply by 18 September, Midday CEST 🔗 sl1nk.com/7l8qme9
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Ukraine now produces more than half of the weapons its forces need. But can it turn this into a decisive advantage? @ditrych.bsky.social speaks to Radio Free Europe about the drone race with Russia, air defence & the limits of Ukraine's defence autonomy ⤵️ www.radiosvoboda.org/amp/drony-ra...
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🇺🇦 10 ideas to empower Ukraine 💡 Idea #10: Turn Trump's pro-Ukraine moment into concrete action Trump currently appears more favourable towards Ukraine. Europe should use this window to secure concrete commitments to support Kyiv before it closes. 🧵 (1/9)
EUISS Analysis | Empowering Ukraine: Spend smarter, support harder 
10 ideas to empower Ukraine Idea #10: Transatlantic cards 
How the EU can turn Trump's pro-Ukraine moment into concrete action
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🛡️ Since 2022, many European countries have bought US systems to bolster air defence and long-range strike capabilities. But as Washington prioritises replenishing its own stockpiles first, delivery timelines are slipping and these capabilities remain years away. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Chart comparing existing and ordered long-range air defence launchers across eight European countries (Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden), covering Patriot, SAMP-T and Arrow systems. Alt text generated with AI.
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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇺🇦 10 ideas to empower Ukraine 💡 Idea #9: Disrupt Russia's deceptive recruitment networks Russia is recruiting abroad to feed its war effort. More than 28,000 foreign nationals from 135 countries are estimated to have been recruited, including 3,000 Africans. 🧵 (1/8)
EUISS Analysis | Empowering Ukraine: Spend smarter, support harder 
10 ideas to empower Ukraine Idea #9: Anti-Scam Network
Countering Russian recruitment in Africa and beyond
Chapter written by Rossella Marangio
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