Gesine Weber
@gesineweber.bsky.social
European security & defence, global order, EU in US-China competition.
Senior Researcher, Center for Security Studies, ETH Zürich. PhD Defence Studies, King’s College London. Into running, matcha, 中文. Views my own.
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com
Senior Researcher, Center for Security Studies, ETH Zürich. PhD Defence Studies, King’s College London. Into running, matcha, 中文. Views my own.
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com
You know what’s coming: this is your regular reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good for you. I recommend you do it twice if you read the US NSS yesterday.
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You know what’s coming: this is your regular reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good for you. I recommend you do it twice if you read the US NSS yesterday.
Take this as your regular weekend reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good to you. ☀️
November 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Take this as your regular weekend reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good to you. ☀️
You asked (or maybe not), I deliver: new piece on Geopolitical Europe is out!
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/europe-mus...
Europe must not fall back in the alliance comfort trap as negotiations on Ukraine get a positive dynamic and US is constructive.
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/europe-mus...
Europe must not fall back in the alliance comfort trap as negotiations on Ukraine get a positive dynamic and US is constructive.
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
You asked (or maybe not), I deliver: new piece on Geopolitical Europe is out!
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/europe-mus...
Europe must not fall back in the alliance comfort trap as negotiations on Ukraine get a positive dynamic and US is constructive.
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/europe-mus...
Europe must not fall back in the alliance comfort trap as negotiations on Ukraine get a positive dynamic and US is constructive.
German threat perception on RUS was most surprising finding to me.
<50% see RUS as major military threat, although leading political figures openly warn against RUS threat
Balanced views between China as minor military threat/ no military threat, but only small minority sees major military threat
<50% see RUS as major military threat, although leading political figures openly warn against RUS threat
Balanced views between China as minor military threat/ no military threat, but only small minority sees major military threat
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
German threat perception on RUS was most surprising finding to me.
<50% see RUS as major military threat, although leading political figures openly warn against RUS threat
Balanced views between China as minor military threat/ no military threat, but only small minority sees major military threat
<50% see RUS as major military threat, although leading political figures openly warn against RUS threat
Balanced views between China as minor military threat/ no military threat, but only small minority sees major military threat
More Europe on nukes: Germans say ja, bitte
US nuclear umbrella not seen as reliable (not surprising), but a European nuclear umbrella would be. It's, of course, more a theoretical question as Europe couldn't replace US umbrella, but fascinating bc there's much less optimism in the policy debate.
US nuclear umbrella not seen as reliable (not surprising), but a European nuclear umbrella would be. It's, of course, more a theoretical question as Europe couldn't replace US umbrella, but fascinating bc there's much less optimism in the policy debate.
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
More Europe on nukes: Germans say ja, bitte
US nuclear umbrella not seen as reliable (not surprising), but a European nuclear umbrella would be. It's, of course, more a theoretical question as Europe couldn't replace US umbrella, but fascinating bc there's much less optimism in the policy debate.
US nuclear umbrella not seen as reliable (not surprising), but a European nuclear umbrella would be. It's, of course, more a theoretical question as Europe couldn't replace US umbrella, but fascinating bc there's much less optimism in the policy debate.
US as a partner: Germans say nein danke and don't see US as reliable.
The finding itself is little surprising - but it is striking *how massive* the Trump effect is, as the perception of reliability of the US has plummeted since last year.
The finding itself is little surprising - but it is striking *how massive* the Trump effect is, as the perception of reliability of the US has plummeted since last year.
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
US as a partner: Germans say nein danke and don't see US as reliable.
The finding itself is little surprising - but it is striking *how massive* the Trump effect is, as the perception of reliability of the US has plummeted since last year.
The finding itself is little surprising - but it is striking *how massive* the Trump effect is, as the perception of reliability of the US has plummeted since last year.
Currently working on my holiday reading list for Geopolitical Europe - and I need more books on strategy, Europe, multipolarity etc written by women and non-Western scholars. If you have recommendations, drop them in the comments or my pms!
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Currently working on my holiday reading list for Geopolitical Europe - and I need more books on strategy, Europe, multipolarity etc written by women and non-Western scholars. If you have recommendations, drop them in the comments or my pms!
Just sharing this beautiful Zürich sunrise (yesterday) as a reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things you enjoy. 💫
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Just sharing this beautiful Zürich sunrise (yesterday) as a reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things you enjoy. 💫
This is coming tomorrow on my Substack Geopolitical Europe - AI image this time was on the spot for the first attempt.
Subscribe here and it will land in your inbox tomorrow morning!
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Subscribe here and it will land in your inbox tomorrow morning!
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is coming tomorrow on my Substack Geopolitical Europe - AI image this time was on the spot for the first attempt.
Subscribe here and it will land in your inbox tomorrow morning!
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com
Subscribe here and it will land in your inbox tomorrow morning!
geopoliticaleurope.substack.com
Some professional news: I have joined the Center for Security Studies at the ETH Zürich on Monday as Senior Researcher, Global Security.
I'll be working on all things global order & Europe - and you'll get morning run shots from lake Zürich.
I'll be working on all things global order & Europe - and you'll get morning run shots from lake Zürich.
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Some professional news: I have joined the Center for Security Studies at the ETH Zürich on Monday as Senior Researcher, Global Security.
I'll be working on all things global order & Europe - and you'll get morning run shots from lake Zürich.
I'll be working on all things global order & Europe - and you'll get morning run shots from lake Zürich.
I’m (almost) back from vacation - and just as my Airbnb cat in Istanbul was looking for snacks, I’m looking for the publications and papers I’ve missed in the last three weeks! Pm me or share in comments. Thanks!
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I’m (almost) back from vacation - and just as my Airbnb cat in Istanbul was looking for snacks, I’m looking for the publications and papers I’ve missed in the last three weeks! Pm me or share in comments. Thanks!
AU REVOIR, PARIS!
Yes, you read this correctly: today was my last day at @gmfus.bsky.social in Paris! After three weeks of vacation, I’ll be moving on to my next professional adventure… stay tuned!
Yes, you read this correctly: today was my last day at @gmfus.bsky.social in Paris! After three weeks of vacation, I’ll be moving on to my next professional adventure… stay tuned!
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
AU REVOIR, PARIS!
Yes, you read this correctly: today was my last day at @gmfus.bsky.social in Paris! After three weeks of vacation, I’ll be moving on to my next professional adventure… stay tuned!
Yes, you read this correctly: today was my last day at @gmfus.bsky.social in Paris! After three weeks of vacation, I’ll be moving on to my next professional adventure… stay tuned!
Conservative primacy, deep engagement, liberal internationalism
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Conservative primacy, deep engagement, liberal internationalism
Another pretty (pretty annoying) example for gender bias in AI: when you ask AI to create an image of the UNGA room, the speaker on the screen is... a white man. And yes, women and/or people of colour speak at UNGA in reality - but that doesn't seem to be the world LLMs are taught.
September 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Another pretty (pretty annoying) example for gender bias in AI: when you ask AI to create an image of the UNGA room, the speaker on the screen is... a white man. And yes, women and/or people of colour speak at UNGA in reality - but that doesn't seem to be the world LLMs are taught.
Yes, it still exists... later this week, after the informal summit of heads of state or government in Copenhagen, the European Political Community meets again!
But no agenda/ information on Commission website or Danish Council Presidency website yet.
But no agenda/ information on Commission website or Danish Council Presidency website yet.
September 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Yes, it still exists... later this week, after the informal summit of heads of state or government in Copenhagen, the European Political Community meets again!
But no agenda/ information on Commission website or Danish Council Presidency website yet.
But no agenda/ information on Commission website or Danish Council Presidency website yet.
This is your regular reminder to disconnect and do things you enjoy on the weekend - such as a crisp morning run with some elevation to Sacré-Coeur.
September 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This is your regular reminder to disconnect and do things you enjoy on the weekend - such as a crisp morning run with some elevation to Sacré-Coeur.
Very happy Monday: coming back from my write-cation and finding my pic in the top50 (actually top 30) #EUinfluencer on Bluesky!
September 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Very happy Monday: coming back from my write-cation and finding my pic in the top50 (actually top 30) #EUinfluencer on Bluesky!
Your regular reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good for you. ☀️
September 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Your regular reminder to disconnect on the weekend and do things that are good for you. ☀️
I re-read a report by Kerry Brown & Shefali Shah on US-China relations this morning - and found this map. It's easy to forget *how* important Germany is in European trade, and how much EU/ EFTA matters for trade among European states.
Source: www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-insti...
Source: www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-insti...
September 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I re-read a report by Kerry Brown & Shefali Shah on US-China relations this morning - and found this map. It's easy to forget *how* important Germany is in European trade, and how much EU/ EFTA matters for trade among European states.
Source: www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-insti...
Source: www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-insti...
I haven’t opened this app, read any news, or checked my mailbox for six days because I was busily enjoying sunrises in Greece. Mentally bracing myself now, happy Wednesday everyone!
August 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I haven’t opened this app, read any news, or checked my mailbox for six days because I was busily enjoying sunrises in Greece. Mentally bracing myself now, happy Wednesday everyone!
Good overview of tonight's programme at @lemonde.fr :
18:00: arrival of European leaders
19:00: Zelenskyy & Trump meeting
20:15: Trump greets European leaders
21:00: meeting Trump, European leaders, Zelenskyy
18:00: arrival of European leaders
19:00: Zelenskyy & Trump meeting
20:15: Trump greets European leaders
21:00: meeting Trump, European leaders, Zelenskyy
August 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Good overview of tonight's programme at @lemonde.fr :
18:00: arrival of European leaders
19:00: Zelenskyy & Trump meeting
20:15: Trump greets European leaders
21:00: meeting Trump, European leaders, Zelenskyy
18:00: arrival of European leaders
19:00: Zelenskyy & Trump meeting
20:15: Trump greets European leaders
21:00: meeting Trump, European leaders, Zelenskyy
This is your regular weekend reminder to disconnect from the news and do things that are good for you. ☀️
August 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This is your regular weekend reminder to disconnect from the news and do things that are good for you. ☀️
Another picture from Paris taken today, which makes me furious (to say the least): pretty pictures of people swimming in the Seine or the Canal are more important than decent accommodation. Wrong priorities.
August 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Another picture from Paris taken today, which makes me furious (to say the least): pretty pictures of people swimming in the Seine or the Canal are more important than decent accommodation. Wrong priorities.
This is your regular weekend reminder to disconnect over the weekend (or even the summer), do things that give you joy, and are good for you.
Note: not AI generated, just taken at 7am without tourists.
Note: not AI generated, just taken at 7am without tourists.
August 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This is your regular weekend reminder to disconnect over the weekend (or even the summer), do things that give you joy, and are good for you.
Note: not AI generated, just taken at 7am without tourists.
Note: not AI generated, just taken at 7am without tourists.
Happy Monday and joyeux 14 juillet (Bastille Day)! 🇫🇷
It’s a privilege to call this beautiful city home (for over six years now!) - with all its everyday splendour and despite daily unsolicited reminders of my accent in French.
It’s a privilege to call this beautiful city home (for over six years now!) - with all its everyday splendour and despite daily unsolicited reminders of my accent in French.
July 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Happy Monday and joyeux 14 juillet (Bastille Day)! 🇫🇷
It’s a privilege to call this beautiful city home (for over six years now!) - with all its everyday splendour and despite daily unsolicited reminders of my accent in French.
It’s a privilege to call this beautiful city home (for over six years now!) - with all its everyday splendour and despite daily unsolicited reminders of my accent in French.