Preparing to Confront Russia’s Shadow Fleet | "Europe needs to share intelligence and exploit legal “gray zones” to tackle Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet." Mykyta Vorobiov https://cepa.org/article/preparing-to-confront-russias-shadow-fleet/

Europe Rescues Ukraine, Sort Of | “The greatest treason,” wrote the poet TS Elliot, is “to do the right deed for the wrong reason.” https://cepa.org/article/europe-rescues-ukraine-sort-of/

Counting the Cost of Putin’s Assault on Ukraine’s Biosphere | "Any peace settlement has to include compensation for Russian damage to Ukraine’s environment." Walter Clemens https://cepa.org/article/counting-the-cost-of-putins-assault-on-ukraines-biosphere/

Frozen: Europe Struggles to Agree Ukraine Lifeline | "The dispute over €210bn of Russia's reserves frozen in Europe is entering a decisive phase." Alexander Kolyandr https://cepa.org/article/frozen-europe-struggles-to-agree-ukraine-lifeline/

Why Russia’s Shadow Fleet Sails Unhindered | "Russia is developing a steadily more aggressive shadow war campaign against Baltic Sea countries, but there’s been little response." Meelis Oidsalu https://cepa.org/article/why-russias-shadow-fleet-sails-unhindered/

Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes: Photogenic But… | "Ukraine has increased the number of long-range attacks on Russia, but there are questions about the campaign’s effectiveness." David Axe https://cepa.org/article/ukraines-long-range-strikes-photogenic-but/

USTR Bares Its Claws on Euro Tech Rules | "Transatlantic conflict over technology policy shows no sign of abatement. US lawmakers and government officials have Brussels (and others) in their sights." Ronan Murphy https://cepa.org/article/ustr-bares-its-claws-on-euro-tech-rules/

Émigrés in Putin’s Crosshairs | "As 2026 nears, Russian authorities are preparing a new, large-scale attack on political emigrants." Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan https://cepa.org/article/emigres-in-putins-crosshairs/

Germany: Europe’s New Security Leader | "As the US pulls away from confrontation with Russia, Berlin is moving fast to fill the gap." Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven https://cepa.org/article/germany-europes-new-security-leader/

Nuclear Fusion: A Solution to Europe’s Energy Woes? | "As Europe confronts crippling energy prices, it hopes to fuel its energy-intensive tech industry with clean fusion power." Anda Bologa https://cepa.org/article/nuclear-fusion-a-solution-to-europes-energy-woes/

Plus-Minus: America’s National Security Strategy in 10 Points | "The dust has settled after transatlantic turbulence over US strategy." Nico Lange https://cepa.org/article/plus-minus-americas-national-security-strategy-in-10-points/

Japanese Chips: A Model for Countering China | "While Tokyo no longer dominates global chipmaking, it has forged a path to reduce dependence on China and make itself indispensable." Christopher Cytera https://cepa.org/article/japanese-chips-a-model-for-countering-china/

Joy Division: Belarus | "Good news on political prisoners masks alarming geopolitical shifts." Edward Lucas https://cepa.org/article/joy-division-belarus/

The AI Kill Switch: Dangerous Chinese Open Source | "US and European entrepreneurs rely on Chinese artificial intelligence models. It’s risky." Seth Hays https://cepa.org/article/the-ai-kill-switch-dangerous-chinese-open-source/

Europe After the US Decoupling: Change or Be Damned | "What Washington now presents as strategic recalibration is the overdue recognition of a transatlantic relationship that has already changed." Maciej Bukowski https://cepa.org/article/europe-after-the-us-decoupling-change-or-be-damned/

“Lukashenko is totally dependent on Russia.” @ebajarunas.bsky.social https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/28/russia-new-weapon-hybrid-war-against-europe/

"Ultimately, the last 12 years have demonstrated that Ukraine must maintain their own capabilities for national security." Steven Horrell https://kyivindependent.com/military-cap-contentious-as-us-pushes-for-peace-deal-to-end-war/

How Russian Drone Developers Outpace the West | "Russia’s Geran attack drones have morphed from crude versions of Iranian Shahed UAVs into an affordable and flexible strike system, with deadly results." Federico Borsari https://cepa.org/article/how-russian-drone-developers-outpace-the-west/

HAPPENING NOW - CEPA Vice President Christopher Walker testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about Russia’s multidimensional shadow warfare and China’s pivotal role in enabling its ambitions. www.youtube.com/live/JsAuFVe...

The Arctic is a prescient strategic challenge, and NATO allies must adapt their defense posture in the region. Federico Borsari and Gordon B. "Skip" Davis discuss how investment in drone technology can bolster the alliance. cepa.org/commentary/h...

CEPA is thrilled to announce Robert Mandell as a Founding Member of CEPA’s Business Leadership Council. As the former Ambassador to Luxembourg and current partner at Velocitas Venture, Mandell brings expertise in geopolitics and business leadership. Welcome! cepa.org/author/rober...

Tech Antitrust Slams Into An AI Wall | "European and American regulators attempting to rein in Silicon Valley’s largest digital platforms find themselves playing catch-up to innovation." Elly Rostoum https://cepa.org/article/tech-antitrust-slams-into-an-ai-wall/

CEPA is thrilled to welcome Alexander B. Gray to our Business Leadership Council! As CEO of American Global Strategies and having formerly worked at the National Security Council, he brings invaluable expertise in national security, defense, and tech. Welcome, Alexander! cepa.org/author/alexa...

European NATO’s Warriors and Peaceniks | "Although NATO has agreed new long-term defense spending objectives, some are enthusiasts and some are not." Heine Brekke and Francis Harris https://cepa.org/article/european-natos-warriors-and-peaceniks/

“Are Europeans willing to abide by Article 5 of NATO and provide assistance to the country attacked by Russia?” said Nicolas Tenzer. “We know that the US won’t go because we cannot trust the US anymore — basically, I think that the transatlantic link is really broken.” https://bit.ly/3KZqu5f

Why Russia is So Resilient | "Outsiders have misread the Russian system and why it functions despite the pressures of wartime." Irina Busygina and Mikhail Filippov https://cepa.org/article/why-russia-is-so-resilient/

“Russia is in a state of war with the West… from the Russian perspective, it is the same war,” Sam Greene https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/neutrality-offers-no-shield-as-hybrid-threats-reach-ireland/

"China is using Russia as a tool to fragment the West." Nicolas Tenzer https://www.rferl.org/a/macron-xi-putin-china-france-ukraine-war-peace-plan/33614454.html

Belarus has targeted Lithuania with another barrage of balloons to disrupt its airspace. @ebajarunas.bsky.social explains that to counter the Kremlin's shadow warfare and hybrid tactics, "deterrence must be proactive and tailored to specific vulnerabilities."

Sakharov — A Russian Hero for Our Time | "Andrei Sakharov was one of the greatest Russians of all time and lived a life that stands as a contrast and rebuke to Vladimir Putin. His voice needs to be heard." Walter Clemens https://cepa.org/article/sakharov-a-russian-hero-for-our-time/

DEC 16, 10 AM ET - Christopher Walker testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to explain how Russia has adopted Shadow Warfare, using sabotage, covert influence, and violence to achieve its political and military goals.

A Russian Hangover: Ukraine Fights the Corruption Legacy | "Ukraine’s corruption investigations have reached the President’s inner circle and claimed his right-hand man." Kateryna Odarchenko https://cepa.org/article/a-russian-hangover-ukraine-fights-the-corruption-legacy/

Macron, Pandas, and Ping Pong | "The French leader’s visit to China produced little to proclaim but there were intriguing hints about off-the-record discussions." Michael Sheridan https://cepa.org/article/macron-pandas-and-ping-pong/

Britain — Dangerously Exposed Before the Blizzard | "European countries are rearming fast, but the UK is continuing to bury its head in the sand." James Fennell https://cepa.org/article/britain-dangerously-exposed-before-the-blizzard/

Macron, Pandas, and Ping Pong | "The French leader’s visit to China produced little to proclaim, but there were intriguing hints about off-the-record discussions." Michael Sheridan https://cepa.org/article/macron-pandas-and-ping-pong/

"These mysterious boats navigating close to European shores are no longer simply a means for Russia to sell oil to sustain its military-industrial base. They are also a military and intelligence threat in their own right." @andreisoldatov.bsky.social and Irina Borogan https://fam.ag/44zNluI

"The plan that's being discussed very much favors the Russian side. It represents Russia's maximalist demands." @apolyakova.bsky.social https://theworld.org/segments/2025/11/20/us-russia-plan-pressures-kyiv-to-concede

“In moments of crisis, Ukrainians tend to rally around what’s existential —survival and defense." Elina Beketova https://www.newsweek.com/zelensky-russia-ukraine-deadline-war-11106018

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"This plan is about surrender and capitulation. I don't see any changes in the main conditions compared to what they asked in spring 2022, or even two weeks ago, when President Trump very strongly said that what Russia demands is just nonsense." Hanna Shelest https://n.pr/49BtD5j

“In a variety of ways, this reflects the importance of this capability to Turkey, and the continuing impact of losing access to the F-35 program after purchasing Russian S-400 weapons systems.” Steven Horrell https://bit.ly/4o23EaI

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The US Must Beware the Deepening China-Russia Axis | "Beijing is constructing an ever-deepening technological alliance with Moscow. The US should be worried." David Kirichenko

Awake Now? The US and Europe | "The new US National Security Strategy is surprising only for those determined to ignore reality." @edwardlucas.bsky.social

“If Russia gets away victoriously from this war, they might feel very adventurous in the future and have a massive stockpile of long-range armaments.” @frhoffmann.bsky.social https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65096

DECEMBER 10, 10 AM ET – How are different NATO members assessing the responsible use of AI? Former Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General (Ret.) Philippe Lavigne joins @k2news.bsky.social to discuss autonomous systems and the importance of NATO unity on the CEPA Podcast.

Russia’s shadow warfare tries to exploit democratic openness, fracture alliances, and erode public trust in institutions. @ebajarunas.bsky.social explores how the West can formulate a coordinated deterrence strategy.

“If Russia seizes Euroclear’s account in Moscow, then it is possible that Euroclear clients, Western clients who invested in Russian assets and now see their assets frozen, will try to sue Euroclear and seek compensation.” Alexander Kolyandr https://bit.ly/48e90uO

“When it comes to security guarantees from Russia, they are empty words. What would really work is very clear back-up by the US so in the case of renewed aggression, the US will supply Ukraine with all necessary weapons and intelligence." Elena Davlikanova https://bit.ly/4ouDgpY

A Drone Wall Without Ukraine? A Barricade Lacking Bricks | "To defend NATO’s airspace Europe must make Ukraine an integral part of its defenses from the outset." Elena Davlikanova and Lesia Orobets