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How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America

A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence of Russia with limited U.S. involvement.

Report by Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen — October 8, 2025

A Long-Term Russia Strategy for Europe

No matter the outcome in Ukraine, Russia will remain a strategic threat to Europe and European interests. A European containment strategy reworked for the particularities of the present can help Europe unify around a common approach to Russia.

Report by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage, Hanna Notte, and Jeffrey Mankoff — July 24, 2025

How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power

Amid rising global tensions and U.S. monetary assertiveness, Germany and the European Union face a pivotal choice: issue joint Eurobonds to elevate the euro’s global role and fund strategic autonomy, or risk deeper vulnerability in a multipolar economic order.

Commentary by Federico Steinberg and Miguel Otero-Iglesias — June 6, 2025

Undercharged: Energy, Climate, and the Evolving Transatlantic Relationship

Energy and climate policy will likely be a major source of tension in the transatlantic relationship. But forging a joint approach to cleantech manufacturing can ensure mutual energy security, economic competitiveness, and international strength.

Report by Max Bergmann, Joseph Majkut, and Federico Steinberg — March 28, 2025

Beyond Appeasement: What is Feasible for Ukraine

Accepting Russian conditions is not justified by the current situation in Ukraine. Instead, sustained Western assistance to Kyiv has strong prospects of securing a stalemate that protects European security and advances Ukraine’s goal of joining the European Union.

Commentary by Maria Snegovaya and Max Bergmann — February 27, 2025