Russia abandoned the final restrictions it was under under the now obsolete   INF Treaty in  August 2025. This decision shortened warning times and broadened the range of hybrid threats aimed at Europe, including ground-launched missiles, long-range drones, cyber operations and sabotage against the networks and nodes that keep the continent running. The greatest risk lies with critical infrastructure, where even limited disruption can have a knock-on effect across borders. The strategic...

European leaders are voicing a growing resolve for military autonomy amid shifting geopolitical winds. “Don’t ask America what it can do...

The dynamics of global trade underwent significant changes from 2000 to 2024. The EU used to be the clear leader, but China eventually...