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Can Minilateralism Solve Europe's Defense Crisis?
September 15, 2026
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Leo Feypel
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Leo Feypel is a passionate researcher, writer and editor with an MSc in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and experience in diplomacy and international relations through their work with the Embassy of Luxembourg in Athens. Their engagement spans social media campaigning, investigative reporting, and community building through various companies, NGOs, and Foundations. Leo's research and reporting has highlighted issues of defense and international relations faced by NATO and its member states. A Luxembourg native, they currently reside in the Netherlands. You can reach them via email at schrobilltgen@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.
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