Security & defence
Europe is being squeezed from east and west. From the east, Russia’s open war against Ukraine and its covert operations elsewhere in Europe pose the greatest threat. Meanwhile, China’s vast industrial overcapacity threatens the viability of European manufacturers, and creates dependencies on Chinese products (including in the defence sector). Beijing can leverage these dependencies for political ends.
To the West, the US under Donald Trump has become a less reliable ally – but America’s reduced focus on Europe will probably outlast this administration. European countries and the EU are having to work out how best to defend themselves and each other, how to deter future aggression, and how to best engage with the US in NATO. The warfare seen in Ukraine has shown the need for faster innovation and larger scale production than Europe has managed in decades, raising questions about the most efficient and politically saleable ways to scale defence industrial capacity.
Interview with Zach Meyers: Can Russia be crushed without crushing Europe?
07 March 2022
AMI Magazine
We interviewed Zach Meyers, a senior research fellow at the CER, an independent think-tank that examines ways to make the European Union work better. Mr Meyers, in particular, has been examining issues related to economic decoupling, separating the economies of the European Union from outside economies.
The new US National Security Strategy: Battling China for technological leadership
24 October 2022
Despite the gravity of the war in Ukraine, the focus of the new US National Security Strategy is China.
Interview with Ian Bond: 'First Invasion in Europe since 1974'
06 March 2022
Ekathimerini
We haven’t seen anything like this in Europe since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The Russian invasion of Ukraine will force Europe’s leaders to think much more seriously about national defense.
Four questions on how the Russian assault on Ukraine will affect Europe
01 March 2022
CER experts provide answers on the off-ramp for Putin, Germany’s defence spending, how to deal with refugees, the internal battle over the rule of law and the impact on the EU’s neighbourhood.
Back Story podcast: Ukraine - war in Europe
27 February 2021
On this Back Story podcast we talk to Ian Bond, from the Centre for European Reform and a former British Diplomat on the chances of a direct clash with Russia and NATO and Putins state of mind.
Stronger sanctions on Russia: Essential, but not a strategy
25 February 2022
The West is rightly responding to Putin’s all-out attack on Ukraine’s territorial integrity with sanctions. But they need to be part of a wider strategy to ensure that he cannot win.
The west knows the cost of appeasement. We can’t rule out any option for stopping Putin
22 February 2022
The Guardian
The Russian leader has shown he cares enough about Ukraine to shed blood over it. He needs to know the gain won’t be worth the pain.
Members' webinar on the Russian threat to Ukraine and the Western response
17 February 2022
With Ian Bond and Charles Grant. Watch the opening remarks here.
CER podcast: The Russia-Ukraine crisis as seen from Kyiv and Paris
16 February 2022
Ian Bond speaks to Marie Dumoulin and Khrystyna Parandii about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
European diplomacy and the crisis over Ukraine: Limited options and the cohesion test
14 February 2022
Aspenia Online
As Vladimir Putin demands a new security order in Europe and Russian troops mass along Ukraine’s borders, the threat of a major conflict on the continent is real.
Judy Asks: Is Germany damaging Europe's position on Ukraine?
27 January 2021
Carnegie Europe
Germany has made it harder to achieve a united European response to Russia’s threats to Ukraine. No one wants a war in Europe, and everyone would like to find a peaceful outcome.
Britain needs a new Russia policy
24 January 2022
The British government, once naively optimistic about Russia, has become more hard-nosed in its analysis. It should now do more to pursue a coherent Russia strategy with like-minded countries.
This is a moment when the maximum amount of consolidation of society is very important for the survival of both Georgia and Ukraine
21 January 2022
Europe Time
ET: What are your expectations from the dialogue between the US and its allies and Russia? My expectations are very low because the two sides are talking about completely different subjects.
Why the West should deter a Russian attack on Ukraine
30 November 2021
Russian forces are massing near Ukraine’s border again. Putin hopes to win concessions from Kyiv without fighting, but more concessions will not bring peace. The West should focus on deterring Russia.
The Moscow coup(s) of 1991: Who won and why does it still matter?
17 August 2021
Thirty years after the coup that triggered the Soviet Union’s collapse, Russia is ruled by the heirs of the plotters, not their democratic opponents. Why?
Russia, Ukraine and the West: How do you solve a problem like Vladimir?
13 April 2021
Vladimir Putin is threatening Ukraine again. The West so far lacks a unified and effective way of dealing with this and other challenges from Russia.
Will courting Putin always end in tears?
03 March 2020
Putin is good at persuading Western leaders that bad relations with Russia are their fault. They should defend their interests better, but also keep talking to Russia.
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