How European Defense Bonds Could Work
Common EU debt issuance does not create an off-the-shelf bazooka. Making bonds work implies inevitable trade-offs and requires real tax revenues.
Tusk’s Double Task Starts at Home
The Polish prime minister needs to juggle domestic constraints and European tasks. It will be a difficult balancing act.
America First Does Not Mean Europe Alone
There is a chance for renewing the transatlantic relationship under the second Trump administration.
Europe’s Defense Remains a Broad-Spectrum Task
The threat posed by Russia has spurred NATO and EU members to start rebuilding their military capabilities. Maintaining policy attention will be key.
Getting Europe’s Defense Right
In our special issue for the Munich Security Conference 2025 we focus on how to address the continent’s urgent defense tasks.
Strength Through Sustainability
The defense industry should carve out future market shares for technologies that pay a double dividend to security, both directly through their application and indirectly through avoiding negative ripple effects.
Europeanizing France’s force de frappe
Extending France’s nuclear umbrella to the whole of Europe is an old idea which time has come.
No Power Struggle at the EU’s Security Table for Two
By appointing Andrius Kubilius defense commissioner alongside foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the European Commission has bet that more resources will lead to more action.
What Will Germany Do Next?
The coalition-building after the election on February 23 is likely to become a moment of truth.
Scaling up Weapons Production, Integrating Armed Forces
Europe needs to deepen its defense industrial base. And closer cooperation would enhance the continent’s defense posture, too.
Europe Needs a Ukraine Strategy
The Trump administration is likely to change course on Ukraine. Their options limited, the Europeans need to prepare for “deal” and “no deal” scenarios.
How to Talk About European Security
The tradition of discussing European security in ways that befuddle bystanders is long-standing. This guide will help you navigate the debates that will inevitably take place at this year’s MSC.