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Time to Reboot Franco-Australian Relations

After reaching a low point in their relations after AUKUS, France and Australia are now determined to reset their strategic partnership to address mounting challenges across the Indo-Pacific.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Pierre Morcos — July 7, 2022

What Happened at NATO’s Madrid Summit?

In a historic summit in Madrid, NATO leaders agreed to more support to Ukraine, reset their approach to defense and deterrence, and adopted a new strategic concept to modernize the alliance for the decade ahead.

Critical Questions by Sean Monaghan, Colin Wall, and Pierre Morcos — July 1, 2022

Curtailing Russia: Diplomatic Expulsions and the War in Ukraine

The United States and its European allies and partners have engaged in yet another unprecedented wave of diplomatic expulsions against Moscow to both express disapproval with Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and impede its malign activities in the West.

Commentary by Roksana Gabidullina and Pierre Morcos — May 19, 2022

Ukraine’s Road to EU Membership

Ukraine’s road to the European Union will require both audacity and patience. EU countries will need to send a strong political signal to Kyiv while keeping the long view in mind, as the accession process will demand challenging reforms on both sides.

Critical Questions by Pierre Morcos — May 18, 2022

The Hour of Europe?

From defense to energy to enlargement, Europe must take bold actions in response to the war in Ukraine. With the reelection of President Emmanuel Macron and pro-EU governments across Europe, stars are aligning for major advances in the European project.

Commentary by Max Bergmann and Pierre Morcos — May 2, 2022

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO?

One consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be the exact thing Russian president Vladimir Putin, the war’s architect, did not want: the enlargement of NATO, starting with Finland and Sweden.

Critical Questions by Colin Wall, Sean Monaghan, and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022

Designing New Battlegroups: Advice for NATO Planners

NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine now includes four new battlegroups added to its forward presence in eastern Europe. As NATO military planners develop these new forces, here are five principles that should guide their work.

Commentary by Sean Monaghan, Pierre Morcos, and Andrew Lohsen — April 15, 2022

The War in Ukraine: Aftershocks in the Balkans

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Europe and the United States must act to deepen stability and security in the Western Balkans.

Commentary by Dejana Saric and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022

NATO and the European Union Show Unity and Resolve in Brussels

Last week’s summits confirmed the unity and resolve shown by the nations of NATO and the European Union in the face of Russia’s aggression of Ukraine. Read the latest from Pierre Morcos and Sean Monaghan.

Commentary by Sean Monaghan and Pierre Morcos — March 29, 2022

Europe United

Rather than dividing Europe, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has made Europe stronger and more united than ever.

Commentary by Sean Monaghan and Pierre Morcos — March 2, 2022