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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🛡️ Europe is rethinking civilian preparedness as hybrid threats grow. From Nordic whole-of-society models to new efforts in the UK and France, resilience is becoming part of national defence. 📖 My latest commentary @Fondazione CSF ↓ #HybridThreats #CivilianDefence fondazionecsf.it/it/attivita/...

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Prepared for the Worst

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🇪🇺🇬🇧 Ten years after #Brexit, #EU - #UK face increasingly shared security challenges in Europe, from UA to hybrid threats. #SDP remains only partially realised + uneven political momentum. Stronger leadership and political will needed to turn convergence into action: My commentary👉 shorturl.at/R2Y89

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Brexit dieci anni dopo. Il rapporto UE-UK in sicurezza e difesa: tra Global Britain, pragmatismo strategico e minacce comuni

Leonardo De Agostini / 2 luglio 2026

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 15/06/2026

The EU has adopted new sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities, targeting Russia's: 🚫 military-industrial complex 🚫 energy revenues 🚫 hybrid threats and propaganda 🚫 human rights abuses Find out more: link.europa.eu/VBVvbm

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A #drone can strike twice: first in the air domain, then in the information domain. New commentary on how recent drone incursions across Europe, from #Romania to #Estonia and #Finland, can serve not only as military incidents, but also as opportunities for #disinformation and influence operations.

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Oltre il cielo: il nesso tra spazio aereo e dominio informativo nella guerra ibrida

Leonardo De Agostini / 10 giugno 2026

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Vera Jourova @verajourova.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

2️⃣ Fun, but also incredibly inspiring exchanges with outstanding young professionals from the GLOBSEC Young Leaders Forum — please keep your enthusiasm 🧠✨

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Grateful for an incredible three days at the @globsec.org Young Leaders Forum 2026 Incredibly valuable to exchange with leaders such as Oleksi Reznikov, Minister Benjamin Haddad and Ben Hodges and hear from President Maia Sandu, Minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social and @president.europarl.europa.eu

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Agency for Peacebuilding (AP) @peaceagency.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

#peacetech cannot be top-down, one-size-fits-all or disconnected from the people it is meant to serve. To truly support peace, technology must be contextual, accountable and co-designed with local actors, recognising different languages, cultures, conflict dynamics and lived realities.

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David Carretta @davidcarretta.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🚨 Surprise: the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, will participate as a guest in the European Political Community summit in Armenia next week. 🇨🇦 🤝 🇪🇺

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

My latest for Linkiesta on the EEAS #FIMI report and the evolving landscape of disinformation. From Russian and Chinese operations to the growing role of AI and how conflict is increasingly shifting into the information space. #FIMI #Disinformation www.linkiesta.it/2026/03/l-ue...

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Dopo lo scudo | L’Ue prova ad affilare la spada contro la disinformazione - Linkiesta.it

La relazione annuale su manipolazione informativa e interferenze straniere conferma le attività ostili di Russia e Cina. L’Alta rappresentante Kallas chiede un’azione più incisiva

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

"It’s easy to scoff at hawkish types muttering about the CCP plotting from inside our kettles (...) it took the world a long time to wake up to the dangers of over-depending on one country for rare earths (...) dependence on CIMs may pose just as great a risk"

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Britain must be more vigilant to the risk of sabotage by hostile states

If Moscow and Beijing are determined to destabilise the west then new strategies are needed

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I’m pleased to share that I have joined #FondazioneCSF as a Visiting Fellow, focusing on European Integration and Security. I'm looking forward to contributing to the Foundation’s work in these critical areas.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

one week of war in Iran. what I’ve been reading to make sense of it (or 'monitor the situation' as some might say...): - “Trump’s Iran Gamble”, by Ali Vaez in Foreign Affairs Magazine: reader.foreignaffairs.com/2026/03/01/t...

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Trump’s Iran Gamble

How the Latest Strikes Risk Opening a Pandora’s Box in the Gulf

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Quoted on Swissinfo.ch Link (Ita) 👇

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Joined Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI) ‘Modem’ to discuss international broadcasting, today’s #FIMI landscape and the #EU’s response & Democracy Shield. Hosted by Amanda Strippoli-Pfändler. 🎧https://www.rsi.ch/play/tv/modem/video/il-potere-della-propaganda-internazionale?urn=urn:rsi:video:3514078

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

On Monday I joined Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI) 'Telegiornale 20:00' to comment on reports that Russia Today promoted Switzerland’s 'Halving Initiative' using a falsified SRF page. The case reflects a well-documented #FIMI impersonating tactic. Clip (16:40): www.rsi.ch/play/tv/tele...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

That’s a wrap for the CFI Africa Forum! 2 days of Africa–Europe exchanges on foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). Clear takeaway: countering FIMI across the continent demands sustained cross-regional cooperation, grounded in solid, context-sensitive research.

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Russia is waging a hybrid energy war on Europe and Ukraine, pairing physical strikes with #disinfo. @leodeago.bsky.social & @casparhobhouse.bsky.social explain how the EU can fight back. Read ➡️ ow.ly/WvY850XGLrX

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

In a world shaped by Trump, Putin & Xi, the EU must abandon its failing strategy of 'react, hope, repeat', writes @sbeverts.bsky.social in @politico.eu. 👉 politico.eu/article/euro...

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It was a pleasure and honour to address the @lecese.fr on the panel "Préserver la démocratie face aux ingérences et à la désinformation" and discuss along a great line-up of speakers:

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Trust between Europe & the US on fighting #disinfo is at a low point. Washington has taken a U-turn: shutting offices, defunding counter-FIMI efforts & politicising free speech, explains @leodeago.bsky.social. Watch the full discussion: 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference erodes trust, fuels instability & weakens democracies. At the Montreal International Security Summit,we unpacked this global threat, discussed global responses & concrete EU–Canada cooperation. #CFI #FIMI

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Giuseppe Spatafora @gspataf95.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Update: on Wed 22 October 11am CET, I'll discuss the report online w. coauthors @lscazzieri.bsky.social @leodeago.bsky.social @katarzyna-sidlo.bsky.social & Bojana Zoric. Sign up here: www.linkedin.com/events/lowtr...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🗓️ Today at the Montreal International Security Summit: Our panel examines #FIMI as a global security challenge and how partners can strengthen cooperation, build resilience and push back against digital authoritarianism. ⏰ 21:30–22:30 CET 🔴 Watch live: www.cpac.ca/public-recor...

Montreal International Security Summit 2025: Authoritarian Resurgence — The Fight for Democracy and Global Security
October 15-16, 2025

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Pleased to have contributed to our latest @euiss.bsky.social Chaillot Paper on #Transatlantic relations in an age of "Low Trust" 🇪🇺🇺🇸 In my chapter I analyse how in countering #disinfo the #US has taken a U-turn by dismantling its own counter- #FIMI apparatus, in the name of 'free speech' 🎙️

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The Montreal International Security Summit kicks off today! Join us tomorrow for our panel on “Countering Foreign Interference: From Democratic Erosion to Global Security.” 📅 16 Oct | ⏰ 15:30–16:30 EDT / 21:30–22:30 CET 🚩 Live stream: www.cpac.ca/public-recor...

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Giuseppe Spatafora @gspataf95.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 “𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁” 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽? Today we publish our latest @euiss.bsky.social Chaillot Paper on transatlantic relations - a collective work edited by me, @sbeverts.bsky.social & Alice Ekman. 1/🧵

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The transatlantic partnership was built on trust. Today, that trust is rapidly eroding. 🧭 Europe must adapt — and learn to navigate this age of low trust. New Chaillot Paper 👉 ow.ly/7W7550XbpcO

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#EUISS2025 brought Europe’s strategic community together to rethink the EU’s global role. 🎥 Some highlights from a day of ideas, insights & exchanges on how the EU can act with power & purpose.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A full house today for the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference. "Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

💬 "The credibility of EU and of our geopolitical power is at stake. But it's also our people, especially the young people, who are losing trust in the EU because we can't deliver, and that's why we need to be very, very concrete," says @kajakallas.bsky.social to @sbeverts.bsky.social.

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

🔴 NOW LIVE: High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social takes the stage at #EUISS2025. 🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...

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EUISS 2025 annual conference: Kaja Kallas keynote speech

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The #EUISS2025 Annual Conference is approaching! A full day of high-level debate on re-imagining Europe’s global role. We're honoured to welcome HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social for a live-streamed keynote. 📌 Details: ow.ly/ZgBR50WO1VI

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

After the Alaska & Washington summits, Europe held the line, keeping Ukraine central to transatlantic diplomacy. But Trump’s commitment is uncertain, Putin disruptive & security guarantees unresolved. 💡 Read our take on where we stand: iss.europa.eu/publications...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The EU can leverage digital diplomacy to more effectively counter #disinformation in Georgia & Armenia. AI-enhanced social listening offers an innovative way to navigate these contested info spaces explain @ditrych.bsky.social & @leodeago.bsky.social. Read more: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Russia’s hybrid attacks won’t go unanswered. The EU, UK & partners continue to take coordinated action, including with sanctions. We will use all available tools to protect our institutions, infrastructure, and democracies. Statement on behalf of EU27: europa.eu/!mgYVJv

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📢 The #CFIDialogues2025 wrapped up last week in Florence! 2️⃣ days focused on detecting and exposing foreign interference and strengthening the EU's capability for active defence. 👏 Thanks to everyone who contributed their knowledge, ideas and energy, and to our partner @eui-stg.bsky.social.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Great kick off for our 2025 CFI Dialogues! Ukraine, Moldova, Africa, transatlantic relations and hybrid interference... And a great annual get together for our CFI community! #CFI #FIMI

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

While the #EUUK Summit on 19 May delivered a new Security and Defence Partnership, #Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Europe are here to stay. In my @euiss.bsky.social commentary, I argue that EU-UK cooperation on this front should be urgently operationalised. Read the commentary here:

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

⚠️ #Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Europe are here to stay. In light of their newly-established Security & Defence Partnership, the EU and the UK can counter Russian hybrid attacks through a dedicated bilateral task force, writes @leodeago.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

New EUISS commentary: Beyond the reset: The case for a stronger EU–UK front against hybrid threats
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Ayşe Zarakol @aysezarakol.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

An article I could have written but have not written has mysteriously appeared on my Google Scholar page with two citations (now hidden). It has a journal name, volume, page numbers what have you. Pretty good journal too. Thanks ChatGPT, I guess? 🤔

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🚨 Russia works daily to undermine the EU. ⚠️ It’s time the EU fights back. Launching today #UnpowerRussia: our strategic playbook to reduce the Kremlin's ability to harm. 🔗https://ow.ly/MgPL50VWxzx

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 20/05/2025

The 17th package of sanctions against #Russia includes: 🚫 an additional 17 individuals and 58 entities sanctioned 🚫 a port access ban on 189 further vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet 🚫 31 new entities subject to tighter export restrictions 🚫 further export bans More: europa.eu/!x6MWG7

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

"The EU and the UK will coordinate approaches and systems to detect, analyse and respond to FIMI in order to raise the costs for malign actors and to strengthen resilience of their respective societies". www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

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EU-UK summit 2025: outcome documents

During the first EU-UK summit on 19 May 2025, leaders agreed three documents: a joint statement, a security and Defence Partnership and a Common Understanding on a renewed agenda for European Union – ...

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