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How secure are Europe's energy supplies?

Russia's suspension of Kazakh oil exports to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline has once again exposed the geopolitical risks surrounding Europe's energy security.

As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its export routes and reduce dependence on Russian infrastructure, the episode highlights how energy remains a strategic instrument of influence. For both Astana and the EU, developing alternative corridors is becoming increasingly urgent.

Don’t miss Fabio Indeo's latest ! Read the entire article on our website/ Read the article - link in bio.

Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) overcome today's growing challenges?

For over fifty years, the NPT has remained the central framework for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Yet, as its Review Conference takes place amid renewed arms competition and unresolved disarmament commitments, reaching consensus among its members remains a difficult task.

The author examines the tensions shaping the future of nuclear non-proliferation and the challenges facing international arms control efforts.

Don't miss H. E. Amb Carlo Trezza's latest ! Read the full article - link in bio.

Prediction markets such as Polymarket are transforming uncertainty into measurable probabilities, offering a new way to interpret collective expectations about geopolitical events.

But these platforms raise a deeper question: when perceptions influence decisions, can predictions become a force that shapes reality itself?

From conflict risks to political developments, information is becoming a strategic asset. In today’s environment, the competition increasingly fought over narratives, expectations and the control of perception.

Don’t miss Gerardo Spanuolo’s latest ! Link in bio/Read the entire article on our website.

The Arctic isn't just melting, it's changing the rules of global security. ❄️🌍

As new shipping routes open across the High North, the region is fast becoming a flashpoint where energy, infrastructure and geopolitics collide. Undersea cables get cut. Legal grey zones multiply. NATO members and Russia sit side by side in an increasingly "brittle" space.

In this piece we unpack how melting ice, Russian LNG exports, contested maritime law and NATO's Cold War legacy are converging to make the Arctic one of the most strategically important (and vulnerable) regions on the planet.

➡️ Don't miss Andrea Vento's latest ! Read the article - link in bio.

Poland has emerged as one of Europe’s most ambitious defence actors, reaching the 4.5–5% GDP spending target through a historic military build-up. As Warsaw expands its armed forces and strengthens its role within NATO, its choices are reshaping the balance of power on Europe’s eastern flank.

Yet, Poland’s defence strategy also raises complex questions: how should European security balance cooperation with the EU, reliance on the United States, and national strategic autonomy? The debate surrounding the SAFE programme reflects broader tensions over the future of Europe’s defence industry.

With Russia’s war against Ukraine continuing, Poland’s military rise is becoming a key factor in NATO’s deterrence posture. From increased spending to strengthened territorial defence, Warsaw’s transformation highlights Europe’s renewed focus on preparedness, resilience and collective security.

Don’t miss Gregorio Baggiani's new ! Read the full article - link in bio.

For over a decade, New START kept the world's two largest nuclear powers, the United States and Russia, from expanding their strategic nuclear arsenals without limits. With its expiration, there are no longer any legally binding caps on their deployed strategic weapons.

As China rapidly expands its nuclear capabilities, Russia pushes for a different negotiating framework, and the U.S. seeks a broader agreement, global arms control has reached a dangerous crossroads.

By the close of the conference on 22 May 2026, states failed to reach consensus on a final outcome document, making it the third consecutive NPT Review Conference (after 2015 and 2022) to end without an agreed substantive final document.

What does this mean for global security, diplomacy, and the future of nuclear disarmament?

Don’t miss H. E. Amb. Carlo Trezza’s latest ! Read the full article - link in bio / Read the full article on our website.

Before NATO's leaders met in Ankara, strategist Mehmet Öğütçü laid out a bold blueprint: five new mechanisms to fuse military deterrence with economic and industrial resilience. So, did the Summit deliver?

Not by name, but two of his five ideas quietly resurfaced in Ankara's own announcements. Swipe through to see what was proposed, what NATO's Declaration actually said, and where ambition met (or missed) reality. 🇹🇷🛡️

➡️ Don't miss Mehmet Öğütçü's latest ! Read the entire article on our website/ Read the article - link in bio.

As geopolitical competition, technological disruption and regional crises reshape the international security environment, the NATO Defense College Foundation is strengthening the expertise that guides its work.

The renewed Scientific Board brings together academics, diplomats, military leaders and policy experts, combining longstanding experience with new perspectives across defence, foreign policy and strategic analysis.

Its contribution will reinforce the Foundation’s ability to anticipate emerging risks, connect developments across regions and translate complexity into rigorous research and meaningful policy dialogue.

We are proud to welcome the new members and grateful to the entire Board for supporting the NDCF’s mission!

📢 Welcome to the Weekly Recap of "NATO Affairs: Today's Overview"

🌍 Stay up to date with the latest developments, key decisions, and strategic moves shaping NATO's role in global security.

📰 This week in NATO:

🔷Neptune Strike 26-3 Validates Nato's Ability To Command And Integrate Allied Forces
🔷Italian, Spanish And Turkish Air Defence Detachments Replace The French, Portuguese And Romanian Jets Assigned For Nato Air Policing Mission
🔷 NATO chief discusses Russian missile violation of Polish airspace, reaffirms alliance support
🔷 France Assumes Air Component Command Of Nato Allied Reaction Force (Arf)

Stay informed as NATO continues to adapt and respond to emerging security challenges. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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📢 Welcome to the Weekly Recap of "NATO Affairs: Today's Overview"

🌍 Stay up to date with the latest developments, key decisions, and strategic moves shaping NATO's role in global security.

📰 This week in NATO:

🔷 IBAN signs MoUs with Belgium, Türkiye and The Netherlands audit bodies
🔷 North Atlantic Council approves NATO-funding for upcoming years, agrees Fuel Supply Chain Plan
🔷 Canadian Armed Forces conduct Operation LATITUDE in alignment with NATO's Arctic activities
🔷 Ukrainian Navy gains NATO certification for 1st time to lead multinational mine countermeasure forces

Stay informed as NATO continues to adapt and respond to emerging security challenges. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

👉🏻 Follow us for the latest updates on global security and NATO's strategic direction.