• Ukraine: torn between grit and bitterness

    Just back from Kyiv, EUISS Director Steven Everts raises the alarm: Ukraine urgently needs more military support, above all air defence and fighter jets. He sets out four measures the EU needs to take now. Time is running out. Getting Ukraine to victory is achievable, it is the...

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    Into the breach! EU military CSDP missions and operations

    For more than 20 years, the EU has deployed troops beyond its borders. But what has been the impact? At a time when the EU is faced with the challenge of taking on a larger role in security and defence, this Brief presents three alternatives for future EU military CSDP missions...

  • Navalny's two legacies

    The death of Alexei Navalny is an indictment of Vladimir Putin’s regime. But his immense personal courage in opposing Putin’s rule is a reminder that there exists another Russia beyond cheering Kremlin loyalists and a subservient population. Navalny succeeded in exposing the base...

  • India's moment: narrative vs. reality?

    It seems likely that India will use this year’s edition of the Raisina Dialogue to showcase its prowess on the global diplomatic stage – also with the upcoming elections in mind. But for ‘India’s Moment’ to come to fruition, the country’s rulers need to look beyond foreign policy...

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    EU-India relations

    In this Chaillot Paper, both European and Indian experts explore how the EU and India might seize new opportunities for strategic partnership while highlighting underlying differences in outlook across critical issue areas.

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    Sahel reset: time to reshape the EU's engagement

    The recent series of military coups in the Sahel has led the EU to reassess its posture in the region. This Brief explores the challenges the EU faces in balancing strategic interests with its commitment to democratic values, and puts forward recommendations for future engagement...