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Ukraine is at an inflection point. Kseniya Sotnikova, Uliana Movchan @VolodymDubovyk, and @samagreene explore the possibilities for a more secure, prosperous Ukraine ten years from now. cepa.org/comprehensive-…

"European nations have expressed a desire to reduce their dependence on U.S. tech and defense. Never mind that without continental alternatives, such “derisking” leads in only one direction: dependence on Iran’s friend China." @apolyakova and @AlexGrayForOK washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Mass Evacuations Across Europe? Work is Underway | Northern Europe is preparing for something thought to belong to history: how to evacuate huge numbers of people in wartime. @mbukows cepa.org/article/mass-e…

China’s Censorship Juggernaut: from a global vantage point, the most consequential global threat to freedom of expression today comes from the Chinese Communist Party under Xi Jinping-@cepa @apolyakova and I in @Diplomat_APAC thediplomat.com/2026/03/chinas…

Cold War: Moscow Targets Europe’s Communal Heating | "Poland’s December brush with disaster should serve as an alarm call for the rest of Europe." Miro Sedlák cepa.org/article/cold-w…

Sausage and the Language of Belarusian Dictatorship | Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski says the West should recognize hostage diplomacy as a dead end. Bartosz Kielak cepa.org/article/sausag…

A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time | Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. David J. Kostelancik cepa.org/article/a-us-k…

Romania Makes Allies Great Again | "Romania’s liberal government not only agreed to a US request to use the enormous Mihail Kogălniceanu air base... it did so with notable enthusiasm." Antonia-Laura Pup cepa.org/article/romani…

We Must Copy Ukraine’s Public-Private Air Defense | "The world has the crisis in the Gulf as a further example of the vulnerabilities and limitations of air defense infrastructure." Derek Berlin cepa.org/article/we-mus…

How to Make AI Tell the Truth | As AI models increasingly talk to one another, it’s critical to make sure the inputs are accurate. Amyn Jan and @MitziPerdue cepa.org/article/how-to…

The rules governing global spectrum, satellites, and 6G are up for grabs. In 2027, the World Radiocommunication Conference lands in Shanghai, and roughly 80% of the agenda covers space-based services. Who sets those rules shapes the future of connectivity, national security, and next-generation wireless technology. Today, CEPA Distinguished Fellow @james_a_lewis testified before the US Senate Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media on what the US needs to get right ahead of WRC 2027.

Ireland’s Three Leaf Problem: The Shamrock Dilemma | “At a time of heightened transatlantic tensions, Ireland is balancing often contradictory demands from three sides.” Ronan Murphy cepa.org/article/irelan…

UK Must Follow Allies on AI Lies | “The days of government trying to command a top-down narrative… are gone.” Andy Pryce cepa.org/article/uk-mus…

@james_a_lewis is testifying before the US Senate Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media on US strategy ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai and what it means for American leadership in spectrum, satellite, and 6G. Tune in live on the Senate Commerce Committee website or YouTube today at 10 AM ET.

Shamoon Strikes Stryker: Iran Wields Wiper Attacks | As war rages in the Middle East, Iranian hackers are stepping up cyber-attacks. @Emily_Otto_ cepa.org/article/shamoo…

"The future of Arctic security will hinge not only on submarines, missiles, fighter jets and icebreakers, but on the capacity to deploy, sustain and counter uncrewed systems in extreme conditions and unprecedented numbers." @federicoborsar1 and @gbdavisjr defensenews.com/opinion/2026/0…

"Washington is no longer simply urging greater European burden-sharing: It is redefining the terms of the alliance itself." @wendyranderson and Julianne Smith warontherocks.com/2026/02/the-tr…

We were delighted to co-host a strategic scenario exercise with our @StrategEast colleagues, examining the state of electronic warfare as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues. Experts and policymakers assessed spillover effects and bridged the transatlantic gap. As the war enters its fifth year, these conversations have never been more urgent.

UK Semiconductors: Searching for the Next ARM | "The UK’s best hope in global chipmaking is to repeat the ARM story." Christopher Cytera cepa.org/article/uk-sem…

Aces High: Zelenskyy Plays His Hand | It turns out that Ukraine has many more cards to play in its fight for national survival than many had thought. President Zelenskyy is playing them with some skill. @ColbyBadhwar cepa.org/article/aces-h…

How Much Protection can French Nukes Really Offer? | President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to extend the area protected by French nuclear weapons is a historic step, but it comes with challenges. Juraj Majcin cepa.org/article/how-mu…