Foreign Policy Research Institute

NATO and the European Union should move beyond treating hybrid attacks as isolated incidents and recognize them as elements of a strategic campaign to undermine European cohesion.

Effective deterrence must change Russia’s cost-benefit calculation, demonstrating that hybrid attacks will fail to meet their political objectives.

If you missed our panel discussion bringing in Indo-Pacific and European reactions to the US midterms, catch up on the full event on our YouTube channel. buff.ly/sp4MBso

Torrey Taussig explains that the issue with the United States separating its approach to the European and Indo-Pacific theaters is that there are unprecedented levels of cooperation among our adversaries—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—in technological, military, and operational sectors.

It would only assist the United States in dealing with these challenges with the support of our Allies. (6:10) #ShiftingGround buff.ly/ImMH3yO

Defense and security updates from across the #BalticStates:

- Latvia tested its latest deep-strike, anti-drone, and communications technology as part of the Digital Backbone Experiment.
- Estonia received reconnaissance drones and Lithuania received Switchblade 600 drones from the United States.
- An arson attempt occurred at a Lithuanian firm hosting Starlink communication equipment. buff.ly/IgcGhOX

Zimbabwe’s approach has avoided choosing between Washington and Beijing. reflecting a broader tendency among African states to diversify external partnerships and navigate great-power competition in ways that preserve policy flexibility and advance national development priorities. buff.ly/AZRUM5I