US Elections and European Cohesion: Scenario Implications for Ukraine and Transatlantic Security Policy Paper The fate of Ukraine’s battlefield will be decided at the US ballot box. This paper explores how the European Union and its Member States could adjust their Ukraine and NATO policies, depending on the outcome of the US election. pdf
3 Questions on European security to MdB Sara Nanni 3 questions EU nukes, EU army, EU Defence Commissioner – the debate on European security and defence is heating up. It feels like every week a new political proposal is made. So we asked three questions to Sara Nanni, Member of the German Bundestag and the Green parliamentary group’s spokesperson on defence policy, on how she views the latest developments. By Roderick Kefferpütz and Sara Nanni
Credible partner on NATO's eastern flank - Poland's new role in security policy Interview Security policy has always been a very high priority in Poland, which results from the country`s difficult past and the latent threat posed by Russia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine reaffirmed Poland`s commitment to its security policy and prompted more investment in defence. The country has now become an important player on NATO`s eastern flank. Joanna Maria Stolarek talks about this with Justyna Gotkowska, a security expert and deputy director of the think tank The Centre for Eastern Studies. By Joanna Maria Stolarek
A Merkel-Trump Clash at NATO Seems Inevitable - What Will Germany Do? Commentary President Trump has increasingly criticized Germany's NATO spending, arguing that it is "free riding" off American security in Europe. How will Chancellor Merkel respond at the 2018 NATO Summit? By Dominik Tolksdorf
The Future of Incirlik Air Base Transatlantic Media Fellowships A report by Transatlantic Media Fellow Joseph Hammond for RealClear Defense explores the effects of US-Turkey tensions surrounding Incirklik Air Base, Turkey. By Joseph Hammond
As German Forces Arrive in Jordan, Turko-German Tensions Simmer Transatlantic Media Fellowship Germany is moving air force units involved in the fight against ISIL to Jordan. What can they expect after the move? By Joseph Hammond
Is the Eastern Partnership still relevant? Article With the European Partnership Summit coming up on November 24th, the question of the partnership's relevance still remains. By Andrea Sandbrink
Doubts Remain that European Members will Meet NATO targets The most discussed topics at this year’s Munich Security Conference were the new U.S. administration’s position on NATO and European security, and European commitment to meet the 2% defense budget target. But doubts remain if the European members will meet the NATO target. By Dominik Tolksdorf and Leticia Mueller
Trump’s foreign policy – Key areas for transatlantic partners to watch closely European policymakers were astonished by Trump’s recent remarks on NATO and the EU in an interview with Bild and The Times. Europe should be prepared for pivotal changes in U.S. foreign policy and transatlantic relations. By Dominik Tolksdorf
NATO Summit in Warsaw – the Polish perspective What are strategic expectations of Member States to be addressed during the forthcoming Summit in Warsaw? Which major challenges will it face? What marks the Polish position vis-a-vis NATO and EU issues? Analysis by former Polish diplomat Piotr Łukasiewicz. By Piotr Łukasiewicz
