Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge
Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge

Europe is experiencing the most significant transformation of its defence posture since the end of the Cold War. For decades, the European Union largely approached security through diplomacy, economic integration, and selective military engagement, relying heavily on NATO and, above all, the United States to provide the strategic backbone of European defence. Today, however, this

July 29, 2026

Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge
The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline
The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline

The expansion of Houthi operations during the Iran conflict has transformed the Red Sea from a regional maritime corridor into a strategic theatre with direct implications for European security, energy resilience, and global trade. The European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP) The expansion of the Iran conflict into the Red Sea has elevated

July 27, 2026

The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline
Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries
Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries

As geopolitical competition intensifies and economic interdependence becomes increasingly vulnerable to strategic coercion, Europe is redefining economic security as a core pillar of national and regional security. This paper argues that protecting strategic industries is no longer solely an economic objective but a geopolitical necessity for preserving Europe’s resilience, technological leadership, and long-term strategic autonomy.

July 22, 2026

Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries
Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge
Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge

Europe is experiencing the most significant transformation of its defence posture since the end of the Cold War. For decades, the European Union largely approached security through diplomacy, economic integration, and selective military engagement, relying heavily on NATO and, above all, the United States to provide the strategic backbone of European defence. Today, however, this

July 29, 2026

Europe’s Rearmament Revolution: Why Defence Industrial Capacity Has Become the European Union’s Greatest Strategic Challenge
The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline
The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline

The expansion of Houthi operations during the Iran conflict has transformed the Red Sea from a regional maritime corridor into a strategic theatre with direct implications for European security, energy resilience, and global trade. The European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP) The expansion of the Iran conflict into the Red Sea has elevated

July 27, 2026

The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline
Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries
Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries

As geopolitical competition intensifies and economic interdependence becomes increasingly vulnerable to strategic coercion, Europe is redefining economic security as a core pillar of national and regional security. This paper argues that protecting strategic industries is no longer solely an economic objective but a geopolitical necessity for preserving Europe’s resilience, technological leadership, and long-term strategic autonomy.

July 22, 2026

Economic Security Is the New National Security: Why Europe Is Protecting Its Strategic Industries

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The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline

The expansion of Houthi operations during the Iran conflict has transformed the Red Sea from a regional maritime corridor into a strategic theatre with direct implications for European security, energy

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The Houthis and the Iran War: Why the Red Sea Has Become Europe’s New Strategic Frontline

The expansion of Houthi operations during the Iran conflict has transformed the Red Sea from a regional maritime corridor into a strategic theatre with direct implications for European security, energy

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Dr Bojana Zorić

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Giuseppe Spatafora

Dr Giuseppe Spatafora is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Aandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East.She holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Dr Bojana Zori

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Juseppe Spata

Dr Juseppe Spata is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Pandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. He holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Dr Bojana Zori

Dr Bojana Zori is a Policy Analyst at the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), specialising in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood. Her work focuses on political and security dynamics in these regions, with particular attention to emerging threats, the influence of external actors, and their implications for EU foreign policy and the enlargement process.

Len Moma

Len Moma is the editor in chief of European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She specializes in Europe and the Middle East and the interplay between those two spaces. She has particular expertise on foreign and defense policy, European geopolitics, and the transatlantic relationship.

Alix Rondbary

Alix Rondbary. Prior to joining the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP)., Dr Alix was a Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Department of the EEAS, acting as the Alternate EU SOM for the ASEM process. He was also a Member of the Cabinet of HR/VP Catherine Ashton with responsibility for Asia and the Pacific, Turkey, and the general issue of how to frame and strengthen the EU’s relations with its strategic partners. Between 2005 and 2009.

Dr Rosa Halon

Dr Rosa Halon is the director of the European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research focuses on the relationship between domestic politics and Europe’s global role.

She is the author of books, research-based articles, and opinion pieces in the international press on issues relating to European politics and international relations.

Dr Juseppe Spata

Dr Juseppe Spata is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP), where he leads the portfolio on transatlantic and EU-NATO relations and MENA.

In this capacity, he monitors trends and policy developments related to EU-US and NATO-EU relations, as well as the broader transatlantic relationship (North and South), covering the full range of security challenges.

Mila Pandrson

Mila Pandrson is a Research Analyst at European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP). She leads the portfolio on Energy security.
Pandrson holds a MPhil in Regional Studies and History from the University of Oxford with a focus on the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. He holds a BA with honours in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

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