Comment archive

Friday, 4 Sept 2026
Is Europe up to Putin’s challenge – and vice versa?

For Europe, the challenge may no longer be only to deter Russia, but also to overcome the internal divisions that Russia seeks to exploit.

Tuesday, 2 Jun 2026
Russia hits strategic ceiling with attacks, strikes, and bluffs

Each attempt at nuclear blackmail exposes the disarray in Russian elites and society.

Friday, 17 Apr 2026
As Hungary rejoices, Moscow keeps counting down its comrades and clients

The crushing defeat of Viktor Orban’s seemingly entrenched and deeply corrupt political regime in Hungary signifies a massive setback for Russia’s foreign policy.

Thursday, 19 Feb 2026
Russia’s hope for trans-atlantic rift at MSC disappointed

Russia hopes to drive a wedge between the United States and Europe through hybrid attacks and nuclear brinkmanship to increase its chances of prevailing against Ukraine.

Tuesday, 16 Dec 2025
Where is civilian drone research going?

The future of civilian drones is not predetermined. It will emerge through dialogue among researchers, regulators, industry, security actors and civil society.

Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025
Flaws in Putin’s art of no-deal for peace become apparent

In November, a 28-point U.S.–Russia draft peace proposal was leaked that heavily favored Moscow, sparking backlash from Ukraine and the European Union.

Tuesday, 29 Jul 2025
Putin tries to build himself a position of strength

Expectations for the third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul on July 23 had been very low, and the forty-minute-long talks delivered exactly that.

Thursday, 19 Jun 2025
The US nuclear umbrella over Europe was a myth

Is it possible to imagine that one state would risk its own destruction in defence of another state?