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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global energy flows. Europe must overhaul its energy strategy to focus on renewables, LNG, nuclear power and reducing oil dependency—and finally commit to safeguarding its long-term security, write Nicu Popescu and Alan Riley. ecfr.eu/article/beyo...

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Europe can safeguard its energy future – European Council on Foreign Relations

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global energy flows. Europe must overhaul its energy strategy to focus on renewables, LNG, nuclear power and red

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@nicupopescu.bsky.social, distinguished policy fellow, "We definitely need much faster ways to respond to crisis and this is where, as part of this program- and we have an amazing team of colleagues- we will continue digging into making sure we learn the Right lessons from the war in Ukraine" #ACM25

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Self-promotion alert: we argue with @camillegrand.bsky.social & @nicupopescu.bsky.social that w/ less US attention & resources, the Europeans are Kyiv's key partner. They need a shared plan to promote joint security, map out Kyiv’s future EU integration & stabilise the country domestically.

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Preventing the next war: A European plan for Ukraine: our @ecfr.eu policy brief with @nicupopescu.bsky.social and @jkobzova.bsky.social is out ecfr.eu/publication/...

'With a united European front investing in its capacity to help Ukraine protect European security, Europeans could strengthen Ukraine’s hand well enough to reach some kind of pacification of the conflict', write @jkobzova.bsky.social and @nicupopescu.bsky.social in a new commentary buff.ly/20iqCfv

The long game: How Europeans can shape the outcome of Ukraine-Russia talks

The second meeting between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul has shown that a settlement is a distant prospect. To strengthen Ukraine’s hand in future talks, Europeans have a three-fold task.

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NEW commentary 📝 Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble, writes @nicupopescu.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social Read how russia could unravel the institutional fabric of the EU.

Why Russia’s actions pose a threat well beyond its neighbours

Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble

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Anche dopo l'invasione totale dell'Ucraina da parte della Russia nel febbraio 2022, la maggior parte dei paesi europei non ha trattato l'aggressione come qualcosa che trascende l'Ucraina e minaccia l'Europa stessa, scrive @nicupopescu.bsky.social 👇 ecfr.eu/article/the-...

The four pillars of European defence

For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front

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Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint, writes Katrine Westgaard. Read here:

Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security

Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint

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Military deployments by European countries to Ukraine are no doubt risky. But in order to have any chance at preventing war with Russia, Europeans must unambiguously demonstrate that they are willing to risk one, writes @rafaelloss.bsky.social Read here:

Live Oak reloaded: How Europe can operationalise a military presence in Ukraine

Washington is winding down its European security contributions and backing away from Ukraine. Europeans could learn from history as they wrestle with deploying a military presence to deter future…

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For all the talk of increasing defence spending after 2022: in 1999 NATO Europe spent a higher share of GDP for defence than in 2024 (2.1% vs 2.02%). There is a clear need to accelerate the investment in Europe’s peace ecfr.eu/article/the-...

The four pillars of European defence

For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front

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My oped: important lesson of the past few years is that Europeans need to respond much faster to security crises. To overcome chronic sluggishness, the EU must establish processes for fast-tracking critical military and infrastructure spending. prosyn.org/QFHerGD @ProSyn

Europe Needs a Defense Production Act | by Nicu Popescu - Project Syndicate

Nicu Popescu urges EU member states to bolster their defense capabilities to guard against future Russian aggression.

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