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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 1h

❗New Event❗

"Caught in the Middle? US-China Competition and the Implications for Europe"

An event by CSDS and IFS (Norway)

🗓️ 19 Nov 2025
⏰ 11:00-12:30
📍 Press Club, Brussels

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2h

❗New Analysis❗

"From Satellites to Spaceports: Building Southeast Asia’s Space Future", by Thi Phuong Thao Pham for ISPI.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 1d

❗New Commentary❗

"Europe's Risky Quest for Technological Autonomy", by Riccardo Bosticco for e-International Relations.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 1d

Hoe zeker zijn we dat Rusland achter drones boven Elsenborn zit? Alexander Mattelaer geeft zijn beoordeling aan VRTNWS.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 1d

❗New CSDS Policy Brief❗

"Down but Not Out? Russia’s Future Military Capacity in the Shadow of its War on Ukraine", by Diego Ruiz Palmer for CSDS.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2d

Today, Daniel Fiott delivered a lecture on the European security architecture and EU defence at the 21st EU High-Level Course, named in honour of the late Gen. Kostarakos. He delivered his lecture at the Belgian Military Academy, Brussels.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2d

Recently, CSDS Distinguished Professor Michael Reiterer participated in the 2025 World Knowledge Forum. Luckily, the organisers have produced a video recording of the panel session. Give it a watch!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2d

❗Media❗

In a series of recent interviews with The Chosun Daily, Ramon Pacheco Pardo urged South Korea to lead on the green transition, AI norms and international positions.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2d

❗New Book Chapter❗

If you want to learn about South Korea's approach to cyber diplomacy and partnerships, look no further than the new Palgrave Handbook with a chapter by Michael Reiterer and Kim So Jeong.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 2d

"The market concentration of cloud-based AI offerings, coupled with increased competition and potential cost reductions for accessing AI infrastructure, presents both constraints and opportunities for Europe’s approach to AI".

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

🇺🇸 An op-ed on the EU-US trade deal in Le Monde by Daniel Fiott, Federico Santopinto, Frédéric Mauro, Georg Emil Riekeles, Sven Biscop and Benoît Chaucheprat: www.lemonde.fr/economie/art.... @lemonde.fr

« L’accord commercial entre l’Union européenne et les Etats-Unis est une capitulation insensée »

TRIBUNE. L’Europe a cédé à la pression américaine dans l’espoir d’infléchir la politique de Washington vis-à-vis de l’Ukraine. Une pure illusion, estime, dans une tribune au « Monde », un collectif de...

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

🪖 A chapter on war in history for human Magazin by Beatrice Heuser: human-magazin.de/wp-content/u...

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

🤝 Interview with Guillaume Beaumier and Antonio Calcara on #AI: csds.vub.be/publication/... @acalcara.bsky.social @gbeaumier.bsky.social

The Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Guillaume Beaumier - CSDS

CODE interview with Guillaume Beaumier.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

🇨🇳 A CSDS Policy Brief on China's overcapacity and its effect on Europe's rearmament by Daniel Fiott: csds.vub.be/publication/...

The Price of Plenty: Industrial Overcapacities, China and European Defence - CSDS

Despite the European Union’s (EU) steps in recent months to boost defence investment, the sector faces structural challenges, not least due to global industrial overcapacities. Large financial investm...

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

🗣️ Interview with Ylli Bajraktari and Octavian Manea on the US offset strategy, military technology and cross-theatre dynamics: csds.vub.be/publication/...

Interview with Ylli Bajraktari - CSDS

Octavian Manea interviews Ylli Bajraktari about the US offset strategies.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

❗Week in focus❗

We wish all of our followers a great weekend! Here's a round-up of some of our work this week. Lots of analysis and research!

A thread below!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

❗New Strategy Debrief❗

Octavian Manea sits down with Ylli Bajraktari to discuss US offset strategies, military technology and cross-theatre dynamics. Give it a read over the weekend!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

How is China's industrial overcapacity likely to affect Europe's defence revival? This new CSDS Policy Brief by Daniel Fiott looks at the nature of China's trade practices, assesses the risks to the EDTIB and outlines some policy responses. Give it a read!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to welcome Diego Ruiz Palmer to CSDS as a Distinguished Associate Fellow. Diego brings to our team decades of expertise from defence policy and, in particular, NATO. We cannot wait to start collaborating with Diego. Welcome!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 6d

Céline Pajon argues that Japan is being squeezed by US demands on tariffs and defence spending. In response, Tokyo is doubling down on “hedging”: boosting its military capabilities, widening strategic partnerships and pushing for greater autonomy. 🇯🇵🇺🇸

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d

The EU has expanded its Security and Defence Partnerships, mainly in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. EU SDPs boost cooperation on industry, readiness and more. As the US-China rivalry deepens, such partnerships will be vital for middle powers and the EU alike.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 7d

"It is increasingly difficult for Europeans to compete in creating the full AI stack, so European efforts should increasingly be directed to where the most value can be made", write Antonio Calcara and Riccardo Bosticco for CSDS.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 8d

On 2 December 2025, in Brussels, CSDS is organising the next edition of the "Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue". Bringing together leading analysts and decision-makers from across Europe and Asia, this is a landmark event for all Asia watchers!

Register!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 8d

❗New CSDS Policy Brief❗

"The Price of Plenty: Industrial Overcapacities, China and European Defence", by Daniel Fiott for CSDS.

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 8d

"While Japanese public opinion has long provided strong legitimacy to the alliance, a series of recent polls reveal growing suspicion toward the US and rising interest in greater autonomy", writes @cpajon.bsky.social for CSDS.

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