Pleased to have had the opportunity to brief @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu on our work at EUISS with colleagues @sbeverts.bsky.social @gspataf95.bsky.social @joristeer.bsky.social Strengthening Europe's defences is not easy but Europeans can rise to the challenge with determination and pragmatism

Andrius Kubilius@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 4w ago

“Intellectual” Big-Bang on European defence continues!  Deep discussions with #EU_ISS 🇪🇺 on their paper 🔗 www.iss.europa.eu/publications... We are on the same page on many ideas for material, institutional and political #DefenceReadiness!  Ideas lead to actions! We are ready!

📢 Following NATO's Summit, Europeans need to move beyond capability development. Europe must replace the US 'backbone' in deterrence and turn political commitment into genuine European leadership in defence, argue @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Excellent weekend read with very important points from a European defence dream team. Amazing job, @lscazzieri.bsky.social and @gspataf95.bsky.social!

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · 4w ago

📢 Following NATO's Summit, Europeans need to move beyond capability development. Europe must replace the US 'backbone' in deterrence and turn political commitment into genuine European leadership in defence, argue @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

As Russia's threat grows & US engagement in European security becomes less certain, the challenge is clear: Europe must build-up its own deterrence. How? ➡️ Resources. Readiness. Resolve. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains

How can Europe deter Russia in an era of reduced US engagement? Join us tomorrow to discuss the choices, priorities & challenges facing Europeans. 🎙️ @lscazzieri.bsky.social, @gspataf95.bsky.social, @ditrych.bsky.social, @clotildebomont.bsky.social & Nad’a Kovalčíková Register ➡️ shorturl.at/V8D3M

Congrats to @lscazzieri.bsky.social who led the publication and to the rest of the @euiss.bsky.social colleagues who contributed with excellent chapters. Link to full report: www.iss.europa.eu/sites/defaul...

Europe has made significant progress, but much more remains to be done, not only on military capabilities, but also on resilience & societal preparedness, explains @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Strengthening European deterrence requires progress on 3 fronts: resources, readiness & resolve.

Europe faces its most dangerous security environment in decades. How can it deter Russia in an era of reduced US engagement? We're launching the discussion around our new Chaillot Paper, 'Defending Europe, Deterring Russia: resources, readiness and resolve'.

Pleasure to participate in the presentation of @euiss.bsky.social’s newest report ‘Defending Europe, deterring Russia’ Great panel together with Charles Fries, Maria Martisiute and of course the EUISS team represented by @sbeverts.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · last mo.

Europe faces its most dangerous security environment in decades. How can it deter Russia in an era of reduced US engagement? We're launching the discussion around our new Chaillot Paper, 'Defending Europe, Deterring Russia: resources, readiness and resolve'.

Pleased to have led this project, bringing together a great group of colleagues. The Chaillot explores what strengthening European deterrence requires in the political-military domain, and more broadly across energy systems, technology, critical raw materials and societal resilience.

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · last mo.

Europe needs to deter Russia with much less US support. Doing that means investing in 3 foundations: ✅ Resources ✅ Readiness ✅ Resolve Read our 🆕 Chaillot Paper ➡️ shorturl.at/b19GB

Time for a European Security Council. As US disengagement grows & Russian aggression continues, the idea is gaining momentum. The FT quotes @lscazzieri.bsky.social on the possible models such a body could take. www.ft.com/content/1fea...

It is time for a European Security Council

Increasing US disengagement and continued Russian aggression have given the idea fresh impetus

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🌐 Closing the deep-strike gap: Why Europe needs useful systems now By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Closing the deep-strike gap: Why Europe needs useful systems now

Europe’s growing deep-strike gap threatens NATO deterrence as US support becomes less certain. European states must move faster to develop, produce and procure affordable deep-strike systems while str...

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My latest on Europe's gap in long range strike. Europeans grasp the challenge but should move faster.

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Europe’s ability to strike deep into Russia is essential to credible deterrence. After Washington cancelled plans to deploy long range missiles to Germany, Europe must accelerate efforts to get its own deep-strike capabilities. @lscazzieri.bsky.social. shorturl.at/vdGcL

How the war in Iran impacts #EUdefence @gspataf95.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social break down the risks, & what the EU should do now ⤵️

The war in Iran creates political, technical & economic pressures on Europe's rearmament, deepening a window of vulnerability that could encourage further Russian aggression, warns @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. ➡️ ow.ly/IQqN50YGtpu

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Assessing the damage: What the Iran war really means for Europe’s defence

Regardless of whether the ceasefire between the US and Iran holds, the war in the Middle East complicates European rearmament and support for Ukraine, while also further eroding confidence in…

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@lscazzieri.bsky.social and I wrote a short commentary for @euiss.bsky.social assessing the damage of the US-Iran war for Europe - and suggesting a way to enhance the resilience of the continent's defence build-up. Read below:

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Iran war exposes Europe’s risky reliance on US defence support. To secure their rearmament, Europeans must boost domestic production, deepen cooperation with Ukraine & anchor US production in Europe, argue @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/IQqN50YGtpu

"Defence clusters will almost certainly be the driving force of Europe’s defence build-up." @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains how small-group cooperation can overcome many of the political, industrial & operational obstacles that slow down EU-wide initiatives. ow.ly/NVXL50YiR7m

The power of the few: How clusters can strengthen European defence

Defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – provide the most viable route to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation. The EU shou...

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📗 #ECAJournal | "Rebuilding #Europe’s defences: how to drive a coordinated #defence surge" – an article by @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Senior Policy Analyst for defence at the @euiss.bsky.social. 📖 Read the article: www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...

Look forward to speaking at this event tomorrow, with the excellent @anandmenon.bsky.social @constelz.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Join us.

UK in a Changing Europe@ukandeu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🚨 Important event 🚨 🪖 Join our expert panel for a discussion on European security challenges and whether current structures and policies are fit for purpose 📅 Tue 10 March, 1pm GMT Sign up 👉 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice-lunch-hour-european-security/

“The credibility of a more European deterrence posture will depend on Europe’s ability to manage escalation below the nuclear threshold, which in turn requires stronger conventional deployments and long-range strike capabilities.” @lscazzieri.bsky.social

France’s nuclear initiative: A step toward Europeanising deterrence

France’s plan to expand its nuclear arsenal and deepen cooperation with European partners marks a step towards ‘Europeanising’ deterrence. But stronger conventional forces and clearer strategies for m...

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France’s nuclear initiative: A step toward Europeanising deterrence

President Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the Île Longue submarine base marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of European deterrence. France’s announcement that it will expand…

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Macron’s plan to expand nuclear arsenal & deepen cooperation with Europeans moves toward 'Europeanising' deterrence. But it won’t solve Europe's deterrence gap: stronger conventional forces & clearer escalation strategies are essential. @lscazzieri.bsky.social ➡️ www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Join us!

UK in a Changing Europe@ukandeu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📆 Date for your diary 📆 🪖 Join our panel of experts as they discuss European security 💻 Online 🕐 Tues 10 March, 1:00pm GMT With @anandmenon.bsky.social, @armida.bsky.social, @constelz.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social Sign up here 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

🇪🇺 The power of the few: How clusters can strengthen European defence By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

The power of the few: How clusters can strengthen European defence

Defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – provide the most viable route to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation. The EU shou...

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Defence clusters are Europe's best bet to boost military capabilities via deeper industrial & operational cooperation, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. From Eurofighter to the European Air Transport Command, minilateral defence initiatives are only gaining momentum. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Pleased to share my latest policy brief for EUISS: I argue that defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – are the most viable avenue to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

The power of the few: How clusters can strengthen European defence

Defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – provide the most viable route to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation. The EU shou...

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EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Strengthening Europe’s defence requires smarter cooperation. Defence clusters - small groups of aligned countries are the way forward, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. #EUdefence ➡️ ow.ly/NVXL50YiR7m

My latest piece for EUISS: Defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – provide the most viable route to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation:

EU Institute for Security Studies@euiss.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Strengthening Europe’s defence requires smarter cooperation. Defence clusters - small groups of aligned countries are the way forward, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. #EUdefence ➡️ ow.ly/NVXL50YiR7m

European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the answer. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explores four possible ESC models but all face political & practical limits. The more realistic path: making better use of existing structures. ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw

A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities

The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...

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🇪🇺 A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities

The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...

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