The Visegrád Four: Disunity in Central Europe
When the Russian army rolled into Ukraine in late February of 2022, it was clear that the invasion would...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Visegrád Four: Disunity in Central Europe
A nation must think before it acts.
Poland
Testing European Unity on Ukraine
Ukraine’s counteroffensive appears to be stalling. Part of this derives from Western expectations that Ukraine would continue to make...
The Frontline States: Conversations and Observations About Russia’s Other War in Europe
All Soviet efforts…will be negative and destructive in character, designed to tear down sources of strength beyond reach...
Nuclear Stability and Escalation Risks in Europe
Introduction The security situation in Europe has changed dramatically following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s...
Biden’s Bombs: The Dance of Ethics and Interests
On July 7, 2023, at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky, operators carefully placed an M55 rocket filled...
Tanks a Lot (Well, Actually Not That Many for Ukraine)
The decision by Western countries to send tanks to Ukraine is a welcome one, but tanks—at least in their...
The Art of the Possible: Minimizing Risks as a New European Order Takes Shape
Note: Research for this analysis was completed on October 13, 2022. The text does not reflect events since...
Two Less Obvious Lessons for Baltic Defense from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reaffirmed NATO’s purpose and the importance of collective defense. It has also pushed defense...
Does ‘Zeitenwende’ Represent a Flash in the Pan or Renewal for the German Military?
For decades, Germany pursued close economic and political ties with Russia. It did so because German political and strategic...
The War’s Impact on Russia’s Economy and Ukrainian Politics
Editor’s Note: This article by FPRI scholar Mitchell Orenstein is a product of a workshop on “The Global Order...