EU Institute for Security Studies

#China is often seen as an unstoppable economic power. But Beijing is also increasingly fragile. New Chaillot Paper by @Aligarciaherrer & @ruehlig argues the EU has more leverage than it thinks - and should use it strategically ➡️ ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC

Could the war in Iran accelerate or slow down Europe's energy transition? We've asked Ruben Davis from Cleantech Europe.

Iran's attacks on Qatar’s energy infrastructure are deepening the chaos. The war in the Middle East needs an exit, not an escalation. This is equally important for Ukraine, as Russia stands to gain from the Iran war. Now is the time to step up support for Ukraine, including by moving forward with the loan agreed by leaders already in December. My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓

China is facing a deep economic crisis: growth is slowing sharply and could hit 1% after 2035. Beijing is powerful but increasingly fragile. This gives Europe leverage, argue @ruehlig & @Aligarciaherrer. 🔗 ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC

"Defence clusters will almost certainly be the driving force of Europe’s defence build-up." @LScazzieri explains how small-group cooperation can overcome many of the political, industrial & operational obstacles that slow down EU-wide initiatives. ow.ly/NVXL50YiR7m

The EU-Singapore Think Tank Dialogue on security and defence cooperation explored shared strategic interests, complementary strengths & practical pathways for collaboration. Following a day of closed-door expert discussions, the event 'The EU & Singapore: Partnering for Resilience in the Indo-Pacific' offered a stage for new insights and discussions on how the EU and Singapore can work together to reinforce their own resilience and that of #ASEAN. This will inspire our future cooperation, from protecting critical infrastructure and engaging with the rise of new technologies, to sustainable connectivity and energy. Thank you to our partners @EU_ISS and @RSIS_NTU as well as the experts from @IFRI_, @CSDS_Brussels & @BoellStiftung #EUForeignPolicy

With Ukraine, defence and strategic autonomy taking centre stage, sustaining EU momentum on Africa is increasingly difficult. But sidelining Africa would be a serious mistake, warns @Ross_Marangio. ow.ly/NiYc50YvIRn

How can emerging technologies shape the future of disarmament and arms control? 🌐 🚨 Last day to register for the UNIDIR and @EU_ISS roundtable on science and technology monitoring and technological convergence in international security. 🔗 unidir.org/ConvergingTech

HR/VP @kajakallas ' keynote at the Counter FIMI Conference. Information manipulation is one of the most cost-effective tools of modern hybrid warfare. To fight it, we have to break the business model. The report: link.europa.eu/HxB4Rr

Trump continues to speak of NATO as a separate entity rather than an alliance the US belongs to - "we helped NATO with Ukraine - now they need to help us." @gspataf95 speaks to @NPR about Trump's call for Europeans to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-…

@eu_eeas Europe may not have China’s manufacturing overcapacity to supply global clean tech - but it has the technological know-how and must work with partners worldwide. Ruben Davis, Cleantech for Europe

@eu_eeas In the short term, there’s no real alternative to US LNG to replace Russian gas, notes Brieuc Posnic (DG ENER). But diversification is key: Norway remains the top supplier, followed by the US, alongside imports from North & Sub-Saharan Africa and Azerbaijan.

What path for the EU between US fossil 'dominance' & China’s clean tech power? As the Iran war once again exposes Europe’s vulnerability to global energy shocks, our discussion this morning tackles Europe’s energy geopolitics & strategic choices ahead.

EU–NATO cooperation is expanding in practice-from hybrid threats to support for Ukraine. Yet political integration remains constrained by structural limits & tensions across the Atlantic. What should Europe do? @gspataf95 explores the dilemma ⤵️ ow.ly/YchS50Yskhc

We were pleased to host the Council Working Party on Transatlantic Relations last week. #COTRA delegates & EUISS analysts discussed EU–US relations and EU–Canada ties, highlighting how evolving transatlantic dynamics impact the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy.

🇪🇺🇸🇬 The EU & Singapore: Partnering for resilience in the Indo-Pacific. Join us online to explore shared strategic interests, complementary strengths & practical pathways for collaboration. 📅 17 Mar | 08:30 CET ➡️ Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

EU & NATO are the pillars of Europe’s security but deeper integration is difficult. With Trump testing the transatlantic relationship, Europeans must try to reinforce cooperation with NATO while hedging against risks to the Alliance. @gspataf95 explains ➡️ ow.ly/YchS50Yskhc

"The ability to move away from globally volatile fuels is only more clear now." Iran war exposes the risks: when gas sets electricity prices, shocks hit consumers fast. When renewables set the price, power is cheaper & prices more stable. Caspar Hobhouse⤵️ afr.com/world/middle-e…

'Beijing needs us as much as we need Beijing' China is facing a deep economic crisis & needs access to the European single market more than ever. This gives Europe leverage - if it is willing to use it. @ruehlig explains ⤵️ 🔗 Read the report: ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC