Security and defense are back at the center of European politics. Russia’s war in Ukraine, an unsettled transatlantic bargain, and rapid technological change have forced governments to rethink deterrence, rearmament, and the alliances that keep the peace. This hub is the gateway to analysis across the security and defense agenda: NATO deterrence and posture, regional security from the Baltic to the Black Sea, defense innovation and industrial capacity, and the defense spending needed to sustain it. NATO deterrence now rests on credible forces along the eastern flank, and defense innovation is reshaping how those forces fight. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in defense and military affairs, assess force structure, defense spending, and burden-sharing across Washington and European capitals. Explore expert analysis and commentary spanning NATO, regional security, and the defense of the Euro-Atlantic community.
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The country’s spy agencies are designed for an earlier age. The threat is rising and the need for reform is critical.
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July 20, 2026
Serbian Intelligence: Starting From Scratch
The country’s spy agencies are designed for an earlier age. The threat is rising and the need for reform is critical.
July 20, 2026
Congress: The Age of Exquisite Defense Is Ending
Congress has understood that lessons from Ukraine must be incorporated into US defense planning and programs.
July 17, 2026
How to Pile the Pain on Putin
Ukraine's audacious long-range strike campaign has exposed Russian vulnerabilities. Western allies can make these worse.
July 16, 2026
Ukrainian Military Reform: Better But Not Perfect
New deals for Ukraine’s defenders are a step forward, but questions over how best to reward risk, effectiveness and experience still rankle.
July 15, 2026
The Black Sea Needs a NATO Sentry
The alliance must ensure that the Black Sea doesn’t become a blind spot in its efforts to track and deter Russian aggression.
July 15, 2026
The Moldova-Romania Unification Riddle
For the first time since Moldovan independence, reuniting with Romania is backed by leaders in both countries, and public opinion is warming.
July 15, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Central Nervous System
Only pain can convince Russia to reconsider its war of aggression. Ukraine may have found a way.
July 13, 2026
Ukraine’s Explosive Global Reach
Drone and communications technology, along with audacious intelligence operations, have allowed Kyiv to attack Russia a long way from the major battlefields.
July 10, 2026
Poland and Ukraine Enter a Danger Zone
The past is very much alive in Eastern and Central Europe. Politicians must take care, or the consequences could be grim.