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Europe & NATO
European security, NATO posture, deterrence, and alliance dynamics.
Europe's security environment is changing faster than its institutions. Deterrence, defense production, alliance politics, and industrial capacity now matter more than declaratory strategy.
Fronts covers European and NATO security as a system: military posture, political constraints, defense economics, and the practical limits of what European states can field - and how quickly.
What we cover
- NATO deterrence and escalation dynamics
- European defense reform and procurement
- Eastern Europe security and hybrid influence
- Maritime and undersea competition in Europe
- The UK's role in European security
How we cover it
- Explainers for core concepts
- Briefings on recent developments
- Deep dives on programs, budgets, and constraints
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What Does Erdogan Want?
For over two decades, Erdogan has transformed Turkey from a strategic afterthought into a rising middle power. What does he really want for his nation, and for himself?
Simon Whistler · February 3, 2026 · 16:48
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How Would Defending Greenland Actually Work?
How Would Defending Greenland Actually Work? — a Fronts video briefing on Europe & NATO.
Simon Whistler · January 23, 2026 · 19:04
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The Collapse of the Franco-German FCAS Fighter
The Collapse of the Franco-German FCAS Fighter — a Fronts video briefing on Europe & NATO.
Simon Whistler · December 30, 2025 · 13:37
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Briefing Room 17.10 - Europe's Defense Plans are in Trouble (Again)
Briefing Room 17.10 - Europe's Defense Plans are in Trouble (Again) — a Fronts video briefing on Europe & NATO.
Simon Whistler · October 17, 2025 · 17:31
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Could Poland Stop a Russian Invasion Alone
Could Poland Stop a Russian Invasion Alone — a Fronts video briefing on Europe & NATO.
Simon Whistler · August 12, 2025 · 23:50
Latest Articles
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Europe Needs to Defend Itself Against Russian Aggression. Here's How.
Russia's potential invasion of the Baltics is closer than ever, with the EU as the weakest link in the West-Ukraine alliance.
Illya Sekirin · May 28, 2026 · 12 min read
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Britain's Two Party System is Dead
The 2026 elections have confirmed what analysts have been saying for a while now: that the two-party era of British politics is dead and buried.
Kyle Moran · May 14, 2026 · 13 min read
Polarization in France: An Ideological Cold War That's Heating Up
France's political division is spilling into the mainstream
Fronts Staff · May 11, 2026 · 10 min read
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Mass Without Muscle: Europe’s Conscription Push Is Solving the Wrong Problem
Europe's renewed focus on military might is misplaced, as the continent suffers from a logistics and equipment gap, not a manpower shortage.
Leo Feypel · May 4, 2026 · 13 min read
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Did Bulgaria Really Just Elect the Next Orban?
Bulgaria's Rumen Radev has been dubbed the new Viktor Orbán, but is he really a pro-Russian populist? We examine the facts and the implications.
Bianka Banova · April 21, 2026 · 13 min read
These are the Winners and Losers of Hungary's Election
The winners and losers of Hungary's election, including Ukraine, European financial markets, and the EU.
Oli Carpenter · April 13, 2026 · 9 min read
Great Power Politics Has Returned. How is Europe Faring so Far?
The first few weeks of 2026 have been a wakeup call for Europe, as the continent grapples with an unpredictable US ally and an unrelenting Russia on its doorstep.
Henrik Hannes Herkel · February 2, 2026 · 14 min read
Eastern Europe’s Unique Opportunity for Foreign Influence
As China's influence expands across the Global South, Eastern Europe has a unique opportunity to leverage the EU's new development cooperation strategy to counter it.
Henrik Hannes Herkel · January 19, 2026 · 14 min read
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The Autonomy Mirage: Why the French Defense Model won’t work for Europe
Macron's vision of European strategic autonomy has gained traction since the Ukraine war. But the French defense model may not work for a continent that lacks France's unique advantages.
Leo Feypel · December 18, 2025 · 14 min read
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Europe Needs Urgent Reform to Survive. Here's How.
The European Union's default reaction to crisis has always been lethargy. But with the US stepping back and Russia and China growing bolder, that complacency is no longer sustainable.
Henrik Hannes Herkel · December 4, 2025 · 10 min read
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The Small Nations Left Behind - Why NATO Contributions Should Not Be One-Size-Fits-All
NATO's historic agreement to spend 5% of GDP on defense risks leaving small nations behind, as a one-size-fits-all spending target ignores the unique strategic contributions that smaller allies bring to the alliance.
Leo Feypel · November 10, 2025 · 17 min read
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There is no Freedom Without Solidarity: The Modernisation of the Polish Navy
While the rapid expansion of Poland's land forces has captured headlines, the Marynarka Wojenna is undergoing its own ambitious modernization to meet NATO's evolving maritime challenges.
M. Reed Whitney · November 6, 2025 · 16 min read