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YouTube video by Brussels Signal Europe is preparing for war. Are you?

Thrilled to feature next to Prof David Betz, #WarStudies, King’s College London

I explain why in crises & war, #civil preparedness is as important as #military readiness

#Skills, revival of #military careers, public #conversation abt risks & morale are essential

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Russia’s aerial incursions in the Baltic: A rehearsal for war The instantaneous reversal of the US position on Ukraine ceasefire and sanctions – central demands of Europe and the raison d'être of the Alaska summit – convinced Putin that he has more leverage over US President Donald Trump than Europe does. The joint ZAPAD-2025 military exercises with Belarus, although reduced in scope, battle-tested Russian warfighting readiness against NATO’s eastern flank. The use of drones and nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles, scheduled for deployment to Belarus later this year, confirmed for Russia that it could expand its military presence on NATO’s borders and fight its war in Ukraine at the same time.

My latest on Russian aerial incursions in the Baltic and why NATO & EU should take composed but forceful action, www.epc.eu/publication/...

NATO’s warfighting posture must hold Russia at risk

At last! #Poland shoots down #Russian drones violating #NATO’s airspace.

There is no need to wait until #NATO is given a bloody nose.

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Analitikė apie karinės JAV paramos mažinimą: reikia ruoštis karių atitraukimui iš Europos Iš Vašingtono Europą pasiekė žinia, kad Amerika mažins finansavimą Baltijos šalių gynybai. Tiesa, oficialūs dokumentai dar nesurašyti, bet apie tokius signalus apžvalgininkai ir politikai kalbėjo jau ...

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Grateful to join @lrt.bsky.social & discuss #US cut of military aid to #Lithuania, changing #US global force posture, how this plays in the hands of #Russia, & what can be done abt it. I made clear that #Lithuania must brace itself & prepare for the worst, incl. reduction of US troops in #Europe

NATO’s warfighting posture must hold Russia at risk

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Europe didn’t see that war in UKR is Europe’s war, & relied on US

US didn’t see that war in UKR is US war, & relied on RUS deescalation

Europe & US didn’t want military victory against RUS, only the sustainment of UKR

Now Europeans are preparing for a bigger war with RUS & a trade war with US

YouTube video by DW News European leaders debate how to boost military expenditures | DW News

As #EU leaders meet at the #EuropeanCouncil 20-21/03, I share insights with @deutschewelle.bsky.social abt EU #rearmament, #defence partnerships including with the #UK, & #collaborative procurement, 3:33

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EU’s Kubilius Says Defense Spending Needs Rapid Increase

A must-watch on #EC thinking abt #EU #defence in lockstep with #NATO

As first 800bn takes up, so should the forthcoming defence surges of 1.5T

Important if #Ukraine was part of it, with #sky of #Ukraine as priority, alongside #EU #civil #defence & #preparedness

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“Putin no parará en Ucrania. Seguirá en Rumania, Polonia y los estados bálticos" “Los ucranianos son los líderes del mundo libre”, afirma Maria Martisiute en una entrevista a Artículo14. La experta en Defensa considera que la UE se ha movilizado tarde para aumentar el gasto en def...

Thank you Ofer Laszewicki from Artículo 14 in #Spain for your interest in #Ukraine & for choosing me as the voice for the #defence of #Europe

Women play meaningful roles in matters of war, peace & defence. Way to go!

 #PeriodismoPorLaIgualdad

As a European citizen & taxpayer, I welcome the first European defence surge of 800bn +

I also hold that it is only JUST & FAIR that Russian state & citizens pay for the consequences of the war

190bn frozen assets must go to #Ukraine

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending. The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.

Thrilled to speak to the @nytimes.com abt the @ec.europa.eu proposal for #ReArmEuropePlan

Britain hosts summit to end war in Ukraine - Zelenskyy demands security guarantees | DW News Britain is preparing to host European leaders at a summit aimed at finding a common position on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Ahead of the meeting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Downing Street - and pledged nearly three billion dollars to buy military equipment. Amid Trump's threat to cut US support, European leaders are reaffirming their support for Ukraine as they navigate a new transatlantic era. Chapters: 00:00 Britain to host summit on ending Ukraine war 03:05 Maria Martisiute​​​, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre 08:51 Mikhail Alexseeev, Professor of political science at San Diego State University 12:56 Sergei Satanovskii, DW Correspondent For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

As the #European & #NATO leaders gather in #London for the #UkraineSummit, I connect with #DW from beautiful #Jönköping in #Sweden to highlight that Europe+Ukraine have agency & must create leverage in its bargain with #Trump & #Putin

I speak to #AFP / #FRANCE24 about #Europe's leverage & #Trump

"Trump is bargaining big time. The Europeans should identify areas which the US must complement & also present them as conditional, for example on security guarantees if there are bilateral European troops, there must also be US troops"

Europe in the World in 2025: Navigating a perilous world with realism Europe in the World in 2025: Navigating a perilous world with realism and ambition

Peek at this 2025 Outlook Paper which features an outstanding compilation of publications on Europe in the world in 2025

I was thrilled to contribute with a piece on #UK-#EU relations on #defence & #research & #innovation, & co-author another one on the #BalticSeaRegion

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YouTube video by DW News What will it take for Europe to defend itself? | DW News Desk

It was a pleasure to share insights with @deutschewelle.bsky.social Newsdesk on what Europe needs to do to build a strong defense. Grateful to anchor Biresh Banerjee & all the viewers who called in with excellent questions from home

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Ukraine’s military victory against Russia is the best security guarantee for Ukraine & Europe as a whole

EPC Thought Leadership Forum with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament

Thrilled to put this timely EPC event together & invite you to join me in welcoming EP President Roberta Metsola to discuss:

·      Current & future trends of European defence & security
·      How defence fits into EP priorities
·      Transatlantic realities & NATO

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Maria Martisiute on LinkedIn: #fight #europe #ukraine #europe #ukraine #easterneurope #west #eu #nato… The #fight goes on. After a week of cold shower and rage, #Europe seems to be coming to senses about the defence of #Ukraine & #Europe. Over the past years…

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Natoländer kan tvingas höja skatter eller skära i välfärden för att bekosta försvaret Donald Trump är mer kompromisslös än tidigare. Det tvingar Europa att axla ett större ansvar för det egna försvaret, säger analytikern Maria Martisiute.

This crucial week for Europe with #RamsteinGroup, #NATO defence ministerial & #MunichSecurityConference, I share insights with #Finnish national broadcaster Yle about what we may expect from #Trump, #NATO #defence spending, #Ukraine, & #NATO-#EU relations

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Comment les réseaux russes infiltrent les institutions européennes DÉCRYPTAGE - Aligné sur les positions de Moscou, Viktor Orban espère des renforts à la table des Vingt-Sept tandis que les prorusses s’organisent au Parlement de Strasbourg.

It was a pleasure to talk to #LeFigaro about how #Russian infiltration & interference in the #EU #institutions is a systemic threat, and what to do about it

A link, with paywall:

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Grateful & honoured to come across my #EPC commentary on “Russia’s war against #Ukraine: lessons on #human #security” referenced in #NATO Academic publication 2024 on “Alliances and Partnerships in a Complex and Challenging Security Environment”

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[인터뷰] "트럼프, 한 손엔 방위비·다른 손엔 관세 쥐고 유럽 갈라 칠 수도" | 한국일보 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령의 귀환이 유럽에는 달가울 리 없다. '미국우선주의'를 앞세워 기존 국제질서를 깨뜨리는 과정은 유럽, 특히 '미국의 우방' 서유럽 국가들에도 불안정과 파장을 야기할 수밖에 없다. 지난해 대선 전 트럼프 대통령은 유럽연합(EU) 회원국이 대부분인 북대서양조약기구(NATO·나토) 가입국을 향해 &#0...

I tell a leading newspaper of South Korea that "Trump may divide #Europe by holding #defense spending in one hand and #tariffs in the other"

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A Right to Readiness: Civil Preparedness in an Era of Crisis Europeans are woefully unprepared should tensions escalate into a war with Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Thrilled that my piece on #civilpreparedness made it to #Richmond, #Virginia, #US International Policy Digest

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#NATO #EU #Ukraine #totaldefence #comprehensivesecurity

YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD Bolstering military spending and preparedness: Paranoia or pragmatism? | Maria Martisiute

European Policy Centre defence analyst @mariamartisiute.bsky.social explains why the EU could follow the Finnish preparedness model — and, of course, spend bucket loads more on defence. For @tvpworld.bsky.social.

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Civil preparedness is a right Civil preparedness is a right

It is everyone’s right to know how to prepare for & survive crisis & war when the unthinkable happens. As “security is the foundation of everything,” according to the high-level EU report by the former Finnish President #Niinistö, then civil preparedness is the foundation of every citizen’s rights

NATO's defence needs more than 3% GDP target, says Rutte The 32 NATO allies will likely decide to increase the defence spending benchmark from the current 2% of GDP during a summit in The Hague in June. #EuropeNews

I tell Euronews that it is a near certainty that NATO #military #defence spending will rise. It will be a mixed picture overall but some Allies may reach 5% target in the years to come

#Civil #defence must be considered too. We must talk civil-military defence expenditure as #comprehensivesecurity