War is not an ideal but it is a reality that Europeans need to address urgently. Decade after decade, Americans are reducing their military footprint in Europe while external wars and internal tensions multiply – in the East, in the South, within our own societies.

Building on the cooperation allowed by the European Union, a Europe understood as EU27, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Iceland must now deepen its deterrence and crisis management postures. 80% of European citizens are behind such collective efforts (Eurobarometer, 2023).

Coalitions and partnerships should be sought with traditional NATO allies and neighboring nations that share our core values: democratic practices, rule of law, anti-corruption, equality of treatment between men and women.

Fact-based analysis is our key driver as an entity but our staff and members are free to take sides and support projects in favor of that side – if that stance abides by our core values. At every turn, our clients and partners will be made aware of such actions.

We will aim for fairness regarding gender, social or ethnic concerns. We refuse any form of discrimination. But our search for quality cannot involve quotas or today’s obsession with not hurting anyone’s feelings.