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Ukraine’s Energy Crisis — NATO Missiles Now Needed | "The lights are going out all over Ukraine. This cannot continue." Maciej Bukowski
Ukraine’s Energy Crisis — NATO Missiles Now Needed
The lights are going out all over Ukraine as its energy facilities face unprecedented destruction. This cannot continue.
cepa.orgBuilding Ukraine’s New Arsenal of Democracy | "Ukraine’s allies are slowly turning their attention to critical weapons manufacturing and maintenance inside the country. The fledgling program still needs a boost." Marianna Fakhurdinova
Building Ukraine’s New Arsenal of Democracy
Ukraine’s allies are slowly turning their attention to critical weapons manufacturing and maintenance inside the country.
cepa.orgThousands of Ukrainian Prisoners of War (PoWs) are being held by Russia and their fate is increasingly unclear. Elina Beketova discusses the Kremlin's disregard for international law in the latest edition of #BehindTheLines.
Behind The Lines: The Ukrainian Prisoners of War Hidden by Russia
Thousands of Ukrainian service personnel and civilians are being held by Russia. The Kremlin is disregarding international law.
cepa.orgNATO Air Defense Systems to Secure Baltic Skies | "Building on the success of its Baltic Air Policing Mission, NATO is enhancing airspace protection in the vital frontline region." Justina Budginaite-Froehly
NATO Air Defense Systems to Secure Baltic Skies
Building on the success of its Baltic Air Policing Mission, NATO is enhancing airspace protection in the vital frontline region.
cepa.orgGeorgia and the West on Collision Course | "Passage of the so-called Russian Law crosses a rubicon in modern Georgian history: its Western orientation is at risk and internal tensions are now very high." Emil Avdaliani
Georgia and the West on Collision Course
Passage of the so-called Russian Law crosses a rubicon in modern Georgian history: its Western orientation is at risk.
cepa.orgThe Other Georgia — How Russia Could Win | "October’s election must be about freedom from Russian oppression, not culture wars." Alex Scrivener
The Other Georgia — How Russia Could Win
October’s election in Georgia must be about freedom from Russian oppression, not culture wars or political polarization.
cepa.orgWestern Investors in Russia Tremble in the Storm’s Eye | "The world’s most powerful democracies are moving ever closer to expropriating more than $300bn in Russian assets to aid Ukraine. This comes at a price." Elisabeth Braw
Western Investors in Russia Tremble in the Storm’s Eye
The world’s most powerful democracies are moving ever closer to expropriating more than $300bn in Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
cepa.orgAn Anglo-French Deterrent for European NATO — But Everyone Has to Pay | "Europe’s nuclear deterrence is fragmented, obsolete, underfinanced, and has not adapted to a new geopolitical environment. Can it be reorganized to deter Russia?" Jan Kallberg
An Anglo-French Deterrent for European NATO — But Everyone Has to Pay
Europe’s nuclear deterrence is fragmented, obsolete, underfinanced, and has not adapted to a new geopolitical environment.
cepa.orgChina and Russia Issue Nuclear Warnings | "The leaders of Russia and China have jointly shifted their stance on nuclear weapons, signaling a move away from decades of cautious Chinese thinking." Michael Sheridan
China and Russia Issue Nuclear Warnings
The leaders of Russia and China have jointly shifted their stance on nuclear weapons, signaling a move away from decades of Chinese thinking.
cepa.orgShowdown: Britain’s Election | "The cross-party consensus is comforting but complacent." Edward Lucas
Showdown: Britain’s Election
Britain's cross-party consensus is comforting but appearing more complacent ahead of the UK general election on July 4.
cepa.orgShowdown: Britain’s Election | The cross-party consensus is comforting but complacent. Edward Lucas
Showdown: Britain’s Election
Britain's cross-party consensus is comforting but appearing more complacent ahead of the UK general election on July 4.
cepa.orgWomen Next on the Hitlist as Putin Seeks to Neuter Opposition | "After being sworn in for his fifth term, Vladimir Putin is aiming to silence the women leading protests against his war in Ukraine." Maria Domańska
Women Next on the Hitlist as Putin Seeks to Neuter Opposition
After being sworn in for his fifth term, Vladimir Putin is aiming to silence the women leading protests against his war in Ukraine.
cepa.orgBlood and Memory — How War Unifies Ukrainians | "The terrible realities of war have brought profound changes to the outlook of Ukrainians. It’s hard to see them ever changing back to a Russophile worldview." Kateryna Odarchenko
Blood and Memory — How War Unifies Ukrainians
The terrible realities of war have brought profound changes to the outlook of Ukrainians, including any Russophile worldviews.
cepa.orgRussia’s Military Shaken as Top-Level Purge Unfolds | "A high-level military purge is underway in Moscow, and gathering pace." Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan
Russia’s Military Shaken as Top-Level Purge Unfolds
A high-level military purge, with many high-level Russian officers being thrown in jail, is underway in Moscow and gathering pace.
cepa.orgRogue Russia Menaces Humanity’s Future in Outer Space | "The Kremlin’s reckless behavior on a range of activities in outer space must bring a severe Western response." Viktoriia Skoropadska and Benjamin L. Schmitt
Rogue Russia Menaces Humanity’s Future in Outer Space
The Kremlin’s reckless behavior on a range of activities in outer space must bring a severe Western response.
cepa.orgUkraine’s Crime Chroniclers: Keeping the Flame of Justice Alive | "It's been two years since the Ukrainian army liberated the little towns to the northwest of Kyiv but work to identify the Russian killers continues." Tetiana Bezruk
Ukraine’s Crime Chroniclers: Keeping the Flame of Justice Alive
It's been two years since Ukraine's army liberated the towns to the northwest of Kyiv but work to identify the Russian killers continues.
cepa.orgRussia Transmits Love Beams to Post-Raisi Iran | "Iran is a key ally for Russia so any threat to the relationship is a matter of state." Samuel Ramani
Russia Transmits Love Beams to Post-Raisi Iran
Iran is a key ally for Russia so any threat to the relationship is a matter of state. Iranian President Raisi's death may bring instability.
cepa.orgRaisi’s Death Exposes Scarcity of Iranian Leaders | "Iran’s senior ranks have been thinned by accident and assassination, even as the challenges facing it are becoming harder to fix." Ben Dubow
Raisi’s Death Exposes Scarcity of Iranian Leaders
Iranian senior ranks have been thinned by accident and assassination, even as the challenges facing it are becoming harder to fix.
cepa.orgNew Cold Wars? Looks Like It | "The three decades following the Soviet Union’s collapse led the US and allies into a place of self-delusion. That is now at an end." Walter Clemens
New Cold Wars? Looks Like It
The three decades following the Soviet Union’s collapse led the US and allies into a place of self-delusion. That is now at an end.
cepa.org‘You Built the Gallows’ — Slovak Premier’s Allies Accuse the Media After Shooting | "Robert Fico remains in hospital after five hours of surgery; the perpetrator, whose motives are unclear, appears to have acted alone." James Thomson
‘You Built the Gallows’ — Slovak Premier’s Allies Accuse the Media After Shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital after five hours of surgery; the perpetrator appears to have acted alone.
cepa.orgHoneyed Words Can’t Conceal Xi’s Disdain for Russia | "Russia may be genuinely infatuated with its neighbor, but China doesn’t share the love." Ben Dubow
Honeyed Words Can’t Conceal Xi’s Disdain for Russia
Russia may be genuinely infatuated with its neighbor, but China doesn’t share the love. Will Putin become a partner or a vassal?
cepa.orgBacksliding Georgian Government Needs a Tougher Message From the West | "The country’s future is at risk and the West needs to make this clear." Eric Rubin
Backsliding Georgian Government Needs a Tougher Message From the West
The Georgian democratic future is at risk and the West needs to make this clear to the backsliding government.
cepa.orgSoviet Man Takes the Wheel of Russia’s War Economy | "Vladimir Putin has appointed a civilian economist, Andrey Belousov, as defense minister. It signals Russia’s new normality — the forever war." Alexander Kolyandr
Soviet Man Takes the Wheel of Russia’s War Economy
Vladimir Putin has appointed a civilian economist, Andrey Belousov, as defense minister. It signals Russia’s new normality — the forever war.
cepa.orgThe Georgian Government’s Great Gamble | "With the so-called Russian Law now passed, Georgia risks far-reaching consequences in its relations with the West." Emil Avdaliani
The Georgian Government’s Great Gamble
With the so-called Russian Law now passed, Georgian leadership risks far-reaching consequences in its relations with the West.
cepa.orgGeorgia’s Youth Stand Up for Democracy | "Under the shadow of the ancient Narikala Fortress, a symbol of resilience perched above Tbilisi, a new army of dissent is forming." Ketevan Chachava and Natia Zoidze
Georgia’s Youth Stand Up for Democracy
Under the shadow of the ancient Narikala Fortress, a symbol of resilience perched above Tbilisi, a new army of dissent is forming in Georgia.
cepa.orgCEPA is thrilled to welcome Will Hurd to the International Leadership Council. At this pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance, former Congressman Hurd's expertise in national security and cyber threats is an invaluable addition to this distinguished group of global thought leaders.
Former Congressman Will Hurd Joins CEPA’s International Leadership Council
CEPA welcomes former Congressman Will Hurd to the International Leadership Council, a high-level group of global thought leaders.
cepa.orgGeorgia’s Youth Stand Up for Democracy | "Under the shadow of the ancient Narikala Fortress, a symbol of resilience perched above Tbilisi, a new army of dissent is forming." Ketevan Chachava
Georgia’s Youth Stand Up for Democracy
Under the shadow of the ancient Narikala Fortress, a symbol of resilience perched above Tbilisi, a new army of dissent is forming in Georgia.
cepa.orgChina-Russia Axis Heralds an Ominous Future | "The world’s great autocratic powers are taking clear aim at the US and its allies. Increasingly, they represent a unified threat." Chels Michta
China-Russia Axis Heralds an Ominous Future
The world’s great autocratic powers, China and Russia, are taking clear aim at the US and its allies, representing a unified threat.
cepa.orgSerbian Propaganda Factories Boost Support for Moscow | "As Serbian media outlets stoke support for Russia across the Balkans, the West must challenge Belgrade’s disinformation." Leon Hartwell
Serbian Propaganda Factories Boost Support for Moscow
As Serbian media outlets stoke support for Russia across the Balkans, the West must challenge Aleksandar Vučić and Belgrade’s disinformation.
cepa.orgMessage to NATO’s Military — Hug Your Taxpayers | "Norway’s royals are spending time with the armed forces as a rite of passage; other Western countries should offer the same to their citizens." Elisabeth Braw
Message to NATO’s Military — Hug Your Taxpayers
Norway’s royals are spending time with the military as a rite of passage; other Western countries should offer the same.
cepa.orgUkraine’s Wartime Democrats Battle Conscription Crisis | "Unlike Russia, which is indifferent to the fate of its troops, Kyiv’s democrats are struggling to balance recruitment and compulsion." Kateryna Panasiuk
Ukraine’s Wartime Democrats Battle Conscription Crisis
Unlike Russia, which is indifferent to the fate of its troops, Ukraine's democrats are struggling to balance recruitment and compulsion.
cepa.orgRussia’s Economy: Closer to the Edge Than it Looks | "Vladimir Putin may be able to violate international law with relative impunity. The laws of economics are less yielding." Alexander Kolyandr
Russia’s Economy: Closer to the Edge Than it Looks
Russia's Vladimir Putin may be able to violate international law with relative impunity. The laws of economics are less yielding.
cepa.orgPutin and the Secret Policeman’s Ball | "As Putin starts his fifth term as Russian president, he has appealing offers for security services on the dark side." Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov
Putin and the Secret Policeman’s Ball
As Putin starts his fifth term as Russian president, he has appealing offers for security services on the dark side.
cepa.orgFrom Race Track to Counterattack: The Car Makers Defending Ukraine | "Ukrainian developers have used skills honed on the racetracks of Europe to create an armored vehicle that’s heading to the frontline." Elina Beketova
From Race Track to Counterattack: The Car Makers Defending Ukraine
Ukrainian developers have used skills honed on the racetracks of Europe to create an armored car that’s heading to the frontline.
cepa.orgAs Russia continues its brutal war in Ukraine, Victory Day has become another ideological fault line within Europe. Pavlo Kazarin sits down with Elena Davlikanova to analyze the symbolism of Victory Day amid Russian aggression.
Understanding Ukraine: Russia’s Victory Day
Victory Day has transitioned from a symbol of international unity to another ideological fault line within Europe.
buff.lyThe State That Went Back to the Cold | "Slovakia is becoming an intelligence black hole in the center of Europe, although it’s not alone." James Thomson
The State That Went Back to the Cold
Slovakia, a NATO member, is becoming an intelligence black hole in the center of Europe, although it’s not alone.
cepa.orgMAY 10, 10 AM ET – Eva Maydell, Jennifer Bachus, Nicholas Bramble, and Ronan Murphy discuss the need for a joint EU – US approach to Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. #SCSPAIExpo2024
Injecting Secure Data Flows into the EU AI Act
EU and US leaders chart a path for a competitive edge on Artificial Intelligence, analyzing the EU AI Act's role on data flows and security.
cepa.orgHas Ukraine Become Too Dependent on Telegram? | "Telegram has been a vital source of intelligence and news in Kyiv’s war against Moscow’s aggression, but doubts are growing about the Russian-founded app." Mykyta Vorobiov
Has Ukraine Become Too Dependent on Telegram?
Telegram has been a vital source of intelligence and news in the war in Ukraine, but doubts are growing about the Russian-founded app.
cepa.orgShould Russia Survive Putin? | "Whatever happens in the next few years, the West should stay on the sidelines when it comes to Russian state unity." Sam Greene
Should Russia Survive Putin?
Whatever happens in the next few years, the West should stay on the sidelines when it comes to Russian state unity.
cepa.orgRussia: When the State Becomes a Criminal | "Russia’s despotic regime offers protection to criminals while punishing the innocent." Kseniya Kirillova
Russia: When the State Becomes a Criminal
Russia’s despotic regime offers protection to real criminals while punishing the innocent for their living their daily lives.
cepa.orgEU in Tug-of-War for Georgia and Moldova | "Ukraine is the priority for those who take the future of Europe and liberal democracy seriously, but there are two other battles that demand our attention." Marija Golubeva
EU in Tug-of-War for Georgia and Moldova
Ukraine is the priority for those who take the future of Europe and liberal democracy seriously, but there are two other battles for the EU.
cepa.orgEurope’s Bankers Push Ukraine Toward the Abyss | "The continent seems paralyzed as it rejects US and British attempts to make Russia pay for its war of aggression." Timothy Ash
Europe’s Bankers Push Ukraine Toward the Abyss
The continent seems paralyzed as it rejects US and British attempts to make Russia pay for its war of aggression in Ukraine.
cepa.orgMoldova — Russia’s Last Chance to Derail the Journey to Europe? | "This year’s elections for the Moldovan presidency and a vote on EU membership are causing Russia to change tactics." Ben Dubow
Moldova — Russia’s Last Chance to Derail the Journey to Europe?
This year’s elections for the Moldovan presidency and a vote on EU membership are causing Russia and Șor to change tactics.
cepa.orgNorway Ends Its Holiday From History | "The country has grasped the scale of the Russian threat and is now setting an example." Gonzalo Vázquez
Norway Ends Its Holiday From History
Norway has grasped the scale of the Russian threat and is now setting an example with the Norwegian Defense Pledge.
cepa.orgCEPA was delighted to host a timely discussion alongside the Embassy of Belgium in the United States of America marking the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 European Union enlargement to reflect on previous expansions and look ahead to the future of the EU. #20yearstogether
What the US Is Sending to Ukraine Right Now (and What it Isn’t) | "Not everything in the Ukraine package can be put on a heavy-lift aircraft and taken to the front, and not everything is intended to be. How does it break down?" Marianna Fakhurdinova
What the US Is Sending to Ukraine Right Now (and What it Isn’t)
Not everything in the Ukraine package can be put on a heavy-lift aircraft and taken to the front, and not everything is intended to be.
cepa.orgTucker Carlson and ‘Putin’s Rasputin’ Enter the US Living Room | "The American TV interviewer came to listen not to judge, says Russia’s leading fascist." @juliadavisnews.bsky.social
Tucker Carlson and ‘Putin’s Rasputin’ Enter the US Living Room
The American TV interviewer, Tucker Carlson, came to listen not to judge, says Russia’s leading fascist, Alexander Dugin.
cepa.orgUkraine Needs Its Refugees to Return | "Many millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes. Whether or not they return will directly affect Ukraine's economic and demographic future." Kateryna Odarchenko
Ukraine Needs Its Refugees to Return
Many millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave as refugees. Whether or not they return will directly affect Ukraine's future.
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