Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

02/06/2026

How Crypto Funds Russia’s War | "Russia’s use of cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions has exposed a gap in the international community’s attempts to throttle Moscow’s war machine." Sergiy Makogon

Russia’s use of cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions has exposed a gap in attempts to throttle Moscow’s war machine.

02/06/2026

Russia–Azerbaijan: Relations Back on the Rocks | "The Kremlin’s idea of a rapprochement is very different to Baku’s." Emil Avdaliani

Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia persist. The Kremlin’s idea of a rapprochement is very different to Baku’s.

02/05/2026

Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama | "As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense." Alina Polyakova

As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense. Snap elections are often a sign of political upheaval – not so for Japan.

02/02/2026

Many thanks to & for hosting a powerful performance of the “The Trumpeter” and hosting our fellows & Kseniya Sotnikova to discuss their work Ukraine’s resilience and how to ensure its future security and prosperity.

01/31/2026

The Scramble for the Arctic — Greenland and Beyond | "A fierce competition for land and influence is underway in the High North, a campaign redolent of past territorial contests. " Steven Wills

A fierce competition for land and influence is underway in the High North, a campaign redolent of past territorial contests.

01/31/2026

The Internet, Switched Off | "Iran’s shutdown underlines how governments around the globe are restricting internet access." Anda Bologa

Iran’s internet shutdown underlines how governments around the globe have the ability to restrict internet access.

01/30/2026

Europe Should Exploit Georgia’s Regime Ructions | "Purges and recriminations at the top of Georgia’s governing party have created an opportunity for Europe to support democracy." Irina Arabidze

Purges and recriminations at the top of Georgia’s governing party have created an opportunity for Europe to support democracy.

01/30/2026

A West Without America | "The world is becoming a more troubled and dangerous place. That’s why Europe’s rift with the US must produce a new security deal for the democratic West." Ruth Deyermond https://cepa.org/article/a-west-without-america/

01/28/2026

If NATO Dies, Long Live NEATO | "It is time for Europe to bite the bullet and build a new defensive alliance because the alternative of inaction is unthinkable." Nathan Decety

It is time for Europe to bite the bullet and build a new defensive alliance from NATO because the alternative of inaction is unthinkable.

01/28/2026

CEPA is delighted to welcome Bill Benz to the Business Leadership Council! Amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Benz brings decades of leadership in global markets, including leading PIMCO’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa operations, and valuable expertise in institutional investing in CEPA’s work.

01/28/2026

CEPA is proud to welcome Jan Lipavský to the International Leadership Council! Former Czech foreign minister and current member of parliament, Lipavský brings deep expertise in transatlantic security, energy resilience, and countering hybrid threats, strengthening an esteemed group of global leaders at a critical moment for the alliance.

01/26/2026

The Key Theme of Davos 2026? Ice | "The Trump reality show barreled into the Swiss Alps with a roar that drowned out critical developments in Ukraine and Iran. " Matthew Kaminski

The Trump reality show barreled into the Swiss Alps at Davos with a roar that drowned out critical developments in Ukraine and Iran.