Europe’s strategic dilemmas stem not from short-term crises, but from long-term shifts in power—Russia’s resurgence, Germany’s centrality, and waning U.S. hegemony—forcing the continent to redefine its geopolitical identity and future
As NATO and the SCO convene on opposite ends of the geopolitical map, their visions for global security reveal not just competing interests—but fundamentally different beliefs about power, cooperation, and the very nature of peace
European capitals discover that doubling defence spending to five percent of GDP requires actual money, prompting unprecedented resistance from traditional allies who question Washington’s mathematical enthusiasm
As Russia scrambles jets over a nameless tanker, the Baltic becomes a theatre not of nuance but blunt warnings—and darker intentions beneath the crude
Drawing from Paolo Falconio’s stark analysis, Germany’s rearmament is not a footnote in policy—it is a turning point in European geopolitics
For the first time since World War II, Germany is permanently stationing troops abroad. A 5,000-strong brigade in Lithuania marks a turning point in Europe’s rapid militarization
As Europe scrambles to rearm, Türkiye finds itself in a uniquely advantageous position. But are the latest media narratives on Ankara’s indispensable role in European security purely organic—or something more coordinated?
European leaders suffer from “Imaginary American Voter Syndrome,” misreading global politics through a U.S.-centric lens, escalating tensions with Russia despite U.S.-Russia peace negotiations. Nuclear escalation and diplomatic paralysis deepen Europe’s strategic miscalculations
The push for military expansion in Europe raises a critical question: is the goal to end the war in Ukraine or to justify skyrocketing defense budgets?
With Washington retreating and NATO’s stability uncertain, Europe rushes to boost defense spending. But is this a true security commitment or just political theater?