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Ed Arnold @edrusi.bsky.social · 2d

Latest for @rusi.bsky.sociwwwon how medical provision would be impacted by war in Europe. Spoiler alert - not good, despite understanding by Med professionals on the challenge. Better sorting these out before war starts and thats on politicians...

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European Medical Provision in Times of War

As European militaries ready themselves for war, creating resilient medical systems remains an afterthought for the UK.

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · 2d

Pleased to see my analysis on Europe’s emerging “capability coalitions” — small groups of countries cooperating more closely on defence — quoted in this weekend's FT Europe Express.

These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align.

www.ft.com/content/ed59...

Europe Express: Warning shots over the drone wall

European leaders question the viability of Ursula von der Leyen’s initiative

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · 15d

New piece for @euiss.bsky.social

Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.

www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Rebuilding Europe's defences: How to unlock a coordinated defence surge

The EU can help drive a European defence surge, both by unlocking additional funding and fostering deeper cooperation.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 21d

Our next discussion is on defence and security, a central area of cooperation between the UK and the EU

Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Aug 27

Interesting progress on the question of how US support for a post-war reassurance force in Ukraine.

However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training.

www.ft.com/content/66ec...

US offers air and intelligence support to postwar force in Ukraine

Washington prepared to contribute surveillance, command and control and air defence assets, say European officials

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Aug 25

🇺🇦 @lscazzieri.bsky.social's brief on how Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself was cited by @euronews.com, highlighting his point that air defence systems & intelligence are especially hard for Europe to replace at US scale. Full analysis: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

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Steven Everts @sbeverts.bsky.social · Aug 20

This week has seen a whirlwind of diplomatic summits, full of drama and controversy but not much clarity.

If you wonder what it all means, here are four short takes by @euiss.bsky.social analysts:

#EUdiplomacy #Ukraine #Trump

Where do we stand after the Alaska and Washington Summits?

After the high-stakes Alaska and Washington summits, Europe has managed to hold the line, buying time and keeping Ukraine at the centre of transatlantic diplomacy. Yet, Trump’s commitment remains a do...

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Aug 20

New piece with @sbeverts.bsky.social @gspataf95.bsky.social, Ondrej Ditrych
on where Europe stands after the Alaska and Washington summits.

Europe has managed to hold the line, buying time and keeping Ukraine at the centre of transatlantic diplomacy.

www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Where do we stand after the Alaska and Washington Summits?

After the high-stakes Alaska and Washington summits, Europe has managed to hold the line, buying time and keeping Ukraine at the centre of transatlantic diplomacy. Yet, Trump’s commitment remains a do...

www.iss.europa.eu

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you to @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social for speaking at our @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' in London yesterday.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 5

🎧 Looking for some weekend listening? 🎧

Tune into the latest episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast with @constelz.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social on European security policy and spending, trans-Atlantic relations and Trump's foreign policy agenda👇

NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe

Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Jul 1

I really enjoyed being back on the CER podcast for this discussion with Charles on what the NATO summit means for European security:

Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Jul 1

🎙️ New #CERpodcast Charles Grant spoke with @lscazzieri.bsky.social about last week’s NATO summit.🎙️

Listen here: buff.ly/KK3UySr

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jul 1

30 min to understand what happened at the NATO summit ⤵️

@sbeverts.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social unpack the outcomes & go beyond the headlines to look at what it means for Europe's security.

🎥 Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/live/CDF-qgL...

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Jun 30

What does the NATO Hague summit mean for European security?

You can catch up on @sbeverts.bsky.social and I discussing this and much more at the link below:

EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 30

⏰ TODAY: Join us live on YouTube at 12:30 for a new episode of #EuropeResponds!

@sbeverts.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social will unpack the outcomes of the Hague NATO summit and what comes next for European security and defence.

📍 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDF-...

Europe Responds, Episode 5: What to take from the NATO summit
Speakers: Steven Everts (Director, EU Institute for Security Studies) & Luigi Scazzieri (Senior Policy Analyst, Common Security and Defence Policy, EU Institute for Security Studies)

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Steven Everts @sbeverts.bsky.social · Jun 30

Curious about what to make of last week’s NATO summit? Wonder if Europeans will - finally - get serious about their own defence? Is the glass half full or half empty?

You can rewatch my conversation with @lscazzieri.bsky.social on all this and more here:

EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 30

⏰ TODAY: Join us live on YouTube at 12:30 for a new episode of #EuropeResponds!

@sbeverts.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social will unpack the outcomes of the Hague NATO summit and what comes next for European security and defence.

📍 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDF-...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 27

Even after the #NATOSummit2025, doubts linger over America’s commitment to Europe’s security. "This is what US disengagement looks like", writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Europeans must now face reality & take greater responsibility for their own defence.

🔗 Read: ow.ly/ZmXT50Whl3J

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Jun 27

My analysis of where we are after the Hague summit:

Europeans should work on the assumption that the burden of defending Europe will fall predominantly on their shoulders.

www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

NATO after the Hague summit: Building the European pillar

In the wake of the NATO summit at The Hague, doubts over America’s commitment to European security will persist. Ultimately, this is what US disengagement looks like. Europeans must adapt to this new ...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 25

Europeans can offset declining US aid to Ukraine says @lscazzieri.bsky.social. How? ⤵️

🛒 Buying equipment for Kyiv from the US
📈 Ramping up production in the EU & Ukraine
🛰️ Investing in missing capabilities

Read: ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

Plugging the gap: How Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself

Europeans need to adapt to a new strategic reality where the US provides minimal assistance to Ukraine – or potentially none. To mitigate the impact of reduced US support, European countries can pursu...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 19

Europeans can offset declining US aid to Ukraine:
How? ⤵️

🛒 Buy equipment for Kyiv from the US
📈 Ramp up production in 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦
🛰️ Invest in missing capabilities

More in @lscazzieri.bsky.social's Brief: ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

Plugging the gap: How Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself

Europeans need to adapt to a new strategic reality where the US provides minimal assistance to Ukraine – or potentially none. To mitigate the impact of reduced US support, European countries can pursu...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 17

Making up for US support to Ukraine will be though but a defeat would be catastrophic for Europe's security. Europeans have options to keep Ukraine with the means to defend itself explains @lscazzieri.bsky.social.
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Paul Adamson @padamson.bsky.social · Jun 16

encompass-europe.com/comment/plug... @lscazzieri.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social

Plugging the gap: How Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself

Donald Trump’s election as US President has led to a flurry of diplomacy over Russia’s war on Ukraine. The outcome remains unclear: there may be a settlement, continued fighting,…

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Jun 16

📅 📅 JOIN US - 8 July - London/Zoom: @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social‬ /Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' with @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social‬ and @lscazzieri.bsky.social‬

Email [email protected] for further info & registration

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Daniel Keohane @keohanedan.bsky.social · Jun 12

Well worth a read:

EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 12

Replacing US support to Ukraine will be hard but Europe has options to mitigate the impact, says @lscazzieri.bsky.social.

➡️Buying equipment for Kyiv from the US
➡️Ramping up production in Europe & Ukraine
➡️Investing in missing capabilities.

🔗 ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 12

Replacing US support to Ukraine will be hard but Europe has options to mitigate the impact, says @lscazzieri.bsky.social.

➡️Buying equipment for Kyiv from the US
➡️Ramping up production in Europe & Ukraine
➡️Investing in missing capabilities.

🔗 ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · Jun 12

New brief for @euiss.bsky.social

I argue Europeans can mitigate the impact of reduced US support to Ukraine by:

- Boosting defence production in UKR and Europe
- Investing in critical missing capabilities like intel
- Purchasing equipment for UKR from the US

www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Plugging the gap: How Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself

Europeans need to adapt to a new strategic reality where the US provides minimal assistance to Ukraine – or potentially none. To mitigate the impact of reduced US support, European countries can pursu...

www.iss.europa.eu

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