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 big decisions are already made. Ankara is about whether NATO allies can deliver.
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July 1, 2026
What to Watch at the NATO Summit in Ankara
The big decisions are already made. Ankara is about whether NATO allies can deliver.
July 1, 2026
What is a Defense Industrial Base? Why It Matters for NATO
A defense industrial base is the network of firms, factories, and workers that build and sustain NATO's weapon systems and defense.
June 30, 2026
Death and the Kremlin
The sudden death of Sergey Ivanov, one of Putin’s closest allies and his former KGB colleague, has revived discussion about the post-Putin Kremlin.
June 30, 2026
Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos
Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine: Founding Member No. 1 of Europe’s New Defense Alliance
Any new European defense system must have the continent’s most battle-hardened military at its heart. Step forward, Ukraine.
June 24, 2026
Merkel, Ukraine, and the Long Tail of Finlandization
The legacy of Finlandization extends far beyond most people’s understanding and can be useful in combating Russia.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine’s Drone War Comes Down to Earth
Ukrainian robots have already gained the upper hand in the skies and the sea; now they’re set to take over on land.
June 23, 2026
NATO Summit Press Briefing
NATO members should discuss spending targets, technology alignment, and combating Russia's shadow war at the upcoming summit.
June 22, 2026
American Conservatives Rally for Ukraine
Europeans may not know it, but leading Republicans are continuing to lobby for Ukraine and make the argument that Russia is an enemy.