France just ended a 34 year trajectory of unilateral nuclear disarmament. Macron's new "forward deterrence" doctrine is a major shift — one carefully framed to reinforce, not replace, the transatlantic alliance. New analysis by Astrid Chevreuil below.
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"Paris has reconciled its doctrine with both the challenges of the current security environment and the need to reassure its European allies," writes Astrid Chevreuil.
More on Macron’s historic Île-Longue speech:
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“To provide substance to Northwood, Paris and London must move quickly from declaration to delivery, translating high-level commitments into operational, doctrinal, and capability-based cooperation," writes @erep.csis.org experts.
Learn more about the Northwood Declaration: https://bit.ly/4cTh1rH
Europe can't just spend more on Ukraine. It needs to spend smarter. Astrid Chevreuil, @ottosvendsen.bsky.social + @maxbergmann.bsky.social outline four priorities for building a force capable of deterring future Russian aggression.
Full piece below.
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ICYMI: On the four year anniversary of the War in Ukraine, @erep.csis.org discussed battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, and the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire.
Watch the conversation: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
In a new episode of The Eurofile, @erep.csis.org experts Max and Donatienne are joined by Jude Blanchette, Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research and Director of the RAND China Research Center, to discuss the state of play in Europe’s China policy.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/4sfeoF7
As Washington urges Europe to do more on defense, London and Paris have taken a step to deepen cooperation for nuclear deterrence. Astrid Chevreuil + Jon Burchell explore how the Northwood Declaration could mark a concrete shift toward strategic autonomy.
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With rising American demands for more equitable defense spending, the Northwood Declaration signals a stronger European pillar of deterrence that complements, not replaces, U.S. extended deterrence.
More from @erep.csis.org: https://bit.ly/4cTh1rH
Experts discuss the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tune in to the audio-only version, now available on #RussianRoulette
🎙️ @maxbergmann.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @hannanotte.bsky.social Michael Kimmage & JP Gresh
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NEW: Four Years of War in Ukraine, New Dutch Government, and Europe's China Challenge
This week's wide-ranging conversation with hosts @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @donatienneruy.bsky.social — feat. Jude Blanchette — is out now. Tune in to the #Eurofile:
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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has accelerated the integration of emerging technologies into military operations. As Ukraine marks 4 years of war with Russia, look back on @ai.csis.org and @erep.csis.org experts' analysis of these advancements.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4rw7J9x
"Despite the occupier’s efforts to extinguish identity, agency, and connection, Ukrainians continue to resist in ways that prioritize survival over spectacle," writes @erep.csis.org expert Jade McGlynn.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4aGREXv
"Unable to get from Mr. Trump what he wants in Ukraine, Mr. Putin will fight on, sinking Russia’s resources ever more deeply into his calamitous war."
Essay in today's print @nytimes.com on the occasion of the 4-year anniversary of the invasion
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Great to join @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, Michael Kimmage & JP Gresh in Washington for a wide-ranging discussion @erep.csis.org on 4 years of war waged by Russia against Ukraine - and where we go from here.
The recording is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2qa...
ICYMI: Experts discussed four years of war in Ukraine, covering the current state of battlefield tactics, the Russian economy, and the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire.
Catch up here:
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LIVE NOW | @erep.csis.org marks four years of the war in Ukraine, covering battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire, and more.
Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
TODAY: What does the battlefield look like four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine? What is the state of the Russian economy, and where do ceasefire negotiations stand?
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"Economic uncertainty will now increase significantly" in the European Union, writes @erep.csis.org expert @steinbergf.bsky.social, as 50% tariffs on European steel and aluminum will remain despite the ruling. This could cause current transatlantic tensions to intensify further.
SOON: Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, @maxbergmann.bsky.social joins @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @hannanotte.bsky.social, Michael Kimmage, and JP Gresh for a timely discussion about the state of the war.
Link below to watch LIVE at at 3:30pm ET:
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With the war in Ukraine ongoing and continued talk of an eventual drawdown of U.S. forces in Ukraine, @erep.csis.org director @maxbergmann.bsky.social discusses the current role of the U.S. military in Europe’s ability to defend itself.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhQjiVgQbpI
Monday | @erep.csis.org marks four years of the war in Ukraine, covering battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire, and more.
Register: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
Monday | @erep.csis.org marks four years of the war in Ukraine, covering battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire, and more.
Register: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
Between February 2022 and August 2025, Russian authorities detained at least 15,250 civilians. Ukrainians face abuse, beatings, and imprisonment while international silence has allowed Moscow to escalate this behavior.
More from @erep.csis.org: https://bit.ly/4aGREXv
In occupied Ukraine, acts of resistance can take the form of graffiti and expressions of national identity. The Ukrainian Ї, which does not exist in the Russian Cryillic alphabet, has become a prominent symbol of the resistance.
More from @erep.csis.org: https://bit.ly/4aGREXv
Monday | @erep.csis.org marks four years of the war in Ukraine, covering battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire, and more.
Register: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
Tomorrow | @erep.csis.org marks four years of the war in Ukraine, covering battlefield tactics, the state of the Russian economy, the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire, and more.
Register: https://www.csis.org/events/four-years-war-ukraine
Between December 2024 and October 2025, there were 248 acts of violent Ukrainian resistance in occupied territories. Low-signature, disruptive operations—such as vehicle arsons and sabotage of infrastructure—were the most dominant.
More from @erep.csis.org: https://bit.ly/4aGREXv
"The European Arctic is no longer a peripheral concern, but an important theater for geopolitical competition that will shape Europe’s strategic future," write @erep.csis.org experts.
Read now: https://www.csis.org/analysis/northern-connections-european-arctic-2035
In a new episode of Russian Roulette, @erep.csis.org experts @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @msnegovaya.bsky.social are joined by Andrian Prokip and Tim McDonnell to discuss the relentless Russian bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/46HPoxN
On the newest episode of The Eurofile, @erep.csis.org experts preview this week's Munich Security Forum and welcome Marcus Roberts, CEO of Mandate, to discuss European polling trends and their future impact.
Listen: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/eurofile/msc-preview-and-europes-electoral-outlook
