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Commentary
Forecasting the Next Steps in Ukraine's Military Evolution
Ukraine’s military has changed substantially since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Will its next evolution be shaped by traditionalists or technologists?
03 Sep 2026
Event
Economic Security Working Roundtable: From crisis management to shock preparedness and response
RAND Europe's Resilience and Foresight Forum hosted a roundtable to explore how organisations should rethink their analytical frameworks, risk models, and strategic planning in light of the global shift from crises to overlapping and reinforcing shocks.
02 Jun 2026
Project
Enhancing NATO’s digital capabilities
NATO's efforts to enhance digital capabilities face challenges in shared understanding, collaboration with industry, and interoperability among Allies, but strategic investments and innovative approaches can secure future success.
21 Jan 2026
Commentary
Russia's Military Procurement Is a Warning for Europe
Russia's naval and missile buildup has been informed by its invasion of Ukraine, but the risk extends further. Russia's industrial investments are building a coercive toolkit that explicitly targets European territory.
10 Jan 2026
Commentary
The World Is Sliding Back into Nuclear Competition
After decades of disarmament following the Cold War, nuclear weapons are regaining significance. What are the implications of this “new nuclear world”?
23 Dec 2025

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