SECURITY & DEFENSE
Buying time with blood: While Putin talks ‘peace’, his missiles reveal the truth
June 3, 2025 – The second round of Ukraine–Russia talks in Istanbul on June 2 revealed...
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China’s not-so-soft power: The silent partner in Putin’s war
By Xhabir Deralla China’s global influence is often conveniently labeled as soft power – a benign...
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Emmanuel Dupuy: A Coalition of the Willing Must Go Beyond Europe to Rebuild Ukraine
Key Takeaways: EU Defense Limitations Are Structural: The lack of consensus among the 27 EU states...
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Steinacker: Ukraine Needs Protection of Its Cultural and Natural Heritage as Well
Key Takeaways: Support Must Go Beyond the Battlefield: Ukraine’s war effort includes cultural, environmental, and civil...
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Emanuele Errichiello: Existential threats require a unified European response
Key Takeaways: Unity Grows in Crisis: Existential threats like Russia’s war create momentum for greater political...
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Laurette: The Battle for Public Opinion Must Be Won to Defend Europe and Ukraine
„What is very important—and what all participants must not forget—is the battle for public opinion. This...
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Ressmann: Ukraine Fights for All of Us
„Ukraine is not only fighting for its own freedom—it is also fighting for our freedom, our...
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Oleh Dunda: Ukraine’s army is Europe’s shield – it’s time to build a real coalition of the willing
Key Takeaways: Ukraine’s Army Is Europe’s Most Battle-Ready Force: Dunda argues that Ukraine is the only...
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Gaudiosi: NATO alone isn’t enough – flexible security alliances are essential for Ukraine
Key Takeaways: The Coalition of the Willing Fills NATO Gaps: Created to bypass lack of consensus...
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Lina Kushch: Disinformation is a weapon of war – Ukraine’s journalists are fighting it daily
Key Takeaways: Disinformation Is a Weapon of War: Russia's propaganda campaigns aim to destabilize democracies —...
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