NATO and EU defence policy
Can EU defence bonds strengthen Europe’s defences?
21 January 2025
Encompass
Europeans urgently need to strengthen their militaries. However, funding European defence is a major challenge.
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No denial: How NATO can deter a creeping Russian threat
Russia is sowing uncertainty about its intentions on NATO's eastern borders. At the Warsaw Summit in June, NATO should take steps to strengthen its deterrence.
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Russia sanctions
Western sanctions are hurting Russia more than Europe. They will remain an essential tool to prevent a strong and aggressive Russia dominating its neighbours.
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Ukraine and Russia
So long as Ukraine’s state and economy remain weak, Russia may be tempted into making further incursions. The West must therefore help to strengthen the country.
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NATO
The EU and America are centre stage in devising sanctions on Russia, yet NATO has so far left the Ukraine out in the cold. NATO needs to define a bolder vision for security interests closer to Europe at the upcoming summit in Wales.
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NATO
NATO’s summit in September should decide what to do, with whom and how. Russia’s new-style warfare in Ukraine should make the alliance think.
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