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Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 2, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on Russia’s gray-zone war with Europe

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook Podcast on how Europe should respond to Russian sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, and attacks on critical infrastructure.

Europe Security & Defense

Econographics

Oct 1, 2026

Making the EU’s new industrial rulebook work for Central Europe

By Charles Lichfield

As the EU rethinks its approach to industrial policy, Central Europe needs to make sure the shift strengthens the region’s manufacturing base.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Econographics

Sep 30, 2026

To save its manufacturing base, Europe needs to look east

By Charles Lichfield

Europe is counting on Central and Eastern Europe to power its manufacturing revival—but first, it needs to make sure Germany’s slowdown doesn’t drag the region down with it.

Economy & Business Europe

Issue Brief

Sep 29, 2026

The strategic rationale for closer investment ties between Europe and the Gulf

By Jeffrey Lightfoot

Europe and the Gulf both stand to benefit from investing more in each region. Which projects make the most sense?

Economy & Business Europe

Issue Brief

Sep 29, 2026

Trade and connectivity in the Europe-Gulf strategic partnership

By Valbona Zeneli

Boosting trade between European and Gulf states requires progress on two key projects planned to connect the regions: the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and a free trade agreement. Can the disruption caused by the Iran war provide an impetus to move these stalled projects forward?

Economy & Business Europe

Issue Brief

Sep 29, 2026

Three principles to guide European-Gulf defense cooperation

By Jean-Loup Samaan

How can Europe and Gulf cooperate more effectively on defense?

Defense Industry Europe

Issue Brief

Sep 29, 2026

How Europe and the Gulf can unite behind an energy-transition agenda

By Ariel Ezrahi

European and Gulf states share a strong interest in restoring the free flow of energy cut off by the Iran war, and in reducing their economies' exposure to chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. What's their best path forward?

Energy Transitions Europe

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 29, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the cost of Russia’s hybrid war on European businesses

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 29, Elisabeth Braw was published in POLITICO on the financial costs of Russia’s gray-zone aggression.

Europe Security & Defense

Dispatches

Sep 28, 2026

For better or for worse, NATO’s future could define Trump’s foreign policy legacy

By AM Sir Christopher Harper and Hans Binnendijk

The Pentagon’s review of US force posture in Europe have high stakes for the United States and the president himself.

Europe NATO

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 28, 2026

Braw in Sky News on the safety of UK air bases

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 28, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the Fairford Plot, and the safety of UK air bases.

Europe Security & Defense
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Moss Gillespie

Program Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Artificial Intelligence Defense Policy

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Ken Handelman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Central Asia Europe

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John Helin

Visiting Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Policy English

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Rick Hoehne

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

East Asia Europe

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Kathleen Larkin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Central Europe Europe

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Walter Richter

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Transatlantic Security Initiative

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