A Strategy for Europe from National Perspectives: Italy
The imperative for present and future Italian governments is to govern the decline that Italy is facing due to an aging population, limited fiscal space, and the waning strategic importance of the “southern flank” within the Western alliance. Although the current administration in Rome will likely try to address these issues through a transactional approach with EU partners and institutions, this memo reveals why strengthening EU governance and powers is in Italy’s long-term interest.
Russia’s Axis of Autocrats
As Russia continues its advances in Ukraine, China, Iran, and North Korea are playing increasingly pivotal roles in supporting Putin’s war and undermining Western sanctions.
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Nuclear Deterrence Revisited: NATO and Europe in Uncomfortable Times
This week’s topic is nuclear deterrence in Europe, including a look at the reforms proposed in a new paper by Karl-Heinz Kamp – which is available in both English and German. With nuclear deterrence back at the center of global security debates, NATO faces mounting pressure to adapt in an era where authoritarian regimes actively leverage nuclear capabilities. We discuss if the alliance's current posture is sufficient, or if deterrence requires bold new steps – such as expanding nuclear deployments in Europe.
