Bullets and Bytes
Our security blog on military affairs, terrorism, intelligence, and cyber warfare
Resetting the US-EU Defense Relationship
By rejecting the manner in which the EU develops into a defense actor, Washington risks losing its ability to shape that discussion.
“Russia Wants to Destabilize Europe”
On the eve of the Munich Security Conference, the CDU’s new leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer talks foreign policy with BERLIN POLICY JOURANAL.
How Europe Can Make a Difference in the South China Sea
Freedom of navigation is a vital European interest, even in areas where China claims special rights.
“Are the US and China ‘Decoupling’?”
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying on the need for cooperation amid great power conflict.
“A Perfect Storm Is the Greatest Danger”
Former Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov warns against destroying the current world order before thinking about what could replace it.
“The World Lacks an Anchor of Stability”
Munich Security Conference (MSC) Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger on his wishes and concerns for 2019.
European Intervention Initiative: The Big Easy
The French president’s brainchild shapes up as primarily a military-to-military “strategic workshop,” not intended to become a separate intervention force.
Reading Zweig in Munich
The tools we have relied upon to address the world’s challenges are losing potency—one of the lessons of this year’s MSC.
The World Is at the Brink… And the West Doesn’t Know What to Do About It
Observations from the 2018 Munich Security Conference.
“Russia Will Continue to Pursue Its Interests”
Markus Ederer, the EU’s ambassador to Russia, on the challenges facing EU-Russian relations.
“Do Not Test Israel’s Resolve”
The showdown between Israel and Iran took center stage at the Munich Security Conference’s final day.
Blabber and Steel Tanks
The second day of the MSC laid bare some of the challenges facing Europe and the global community, with Russia and Turkey taking the floor.
Sounding the Alarm Bells
Day One of the Munich Security Conference started with a stark warning to the world – and some signs that Europe will get serious on defense.
Continental Drift?
The US and Europe seem to be pulling apart. But there is still space for meaningful transatlantic cooperation.
