The US-UK nuclear deal is especially significant, committing both nations to end reliance on Russian nuclear fuel by 2028. This is more than an energy decision. It reflects a strategic understanding that the future energy and technology transition will provide an edge against the hybrid warfare waged by Russia and…

The announcement of a new defense-related policy tends to moisten the palms of British military personnel. Too often, they say, it means cutting everything by 15% and irreversibly disbanding an entire capability while claiming the country is better defended. Refreshingly, the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) published on September 8 makes…

Orbán’s grip on power, which he has exercised since 2010, is weakening, even as the political stakes rise. Hungarians, and capitals across Europe, are asking how far he will go to protect his hold on power. The mounting opposition to Orbán’s rule became clear in June, when 250,000 people flooded…

The EU’s renewed focus on the Black Sea has created an opportunity for Romania, Turkey and Ukraine to shape a stronger defense against Russia. In May, the European Commission launched its for the Black Sea in response to the war in Ukraine. One of the three pillars of the new…

For the past few weeks, the small nation of Moldova in southeastern Europe has received more attention than it would like. That signals its importance. Moldova at the Crossroads Moldova, with a population of 2.4 million and celebrating its 34th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union this year, is…