Getting Out: How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America Analysis A potential U.S. force posture reduction in Europe will leave the continent vulnerable to further Russian aggression. Europe needs a bold action plan to mitigate capability gaps and ensure deterrence of Russia with limited U.S. involvement. Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen
Europe and the Question of Palestine: Between Historical Responsibility and Future Integrity Commentary The 2025 European Forum Alpbach featured a discussion hosted by the Global Unit for Human Security (hbs) on Europe’s relationship with the question of Palestine. This article offers an overview of the key themes and points discussed.
Dr. Robert Benson Associate director for National Security and International Policy at American Progress
Reclaiming Peace and Security from Authoritarian “Peacemakers” Analysis Populist authoritarians have recast themselves as champions of peace. Donald Trump, Viktor Orbán, Robert Fico, and others argue that standing up to aggressors only prolongs conflict – they’re wrong. Dr. Robert Benson
Indonesia’s Gado-Gado Foreign Policy – A Look at Developments Under Prabowo Subianto’s Leadership Analysis Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, should have assumed a leadership role in the region. However, under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership, its policies and agreements with the United States and China lack of direction, impacting the ASEAN as a whole. Tobias Basuki
