Luigi Scazzieri

New piece with my colleague Ondrej Dytrich for Encompass on the prospects of closer eu-ukraine defence industry cooperation: encompass-europe.com/comment/can-...

#SOTEU: VDL proposes a European Security Council Already in 2024, @sbeverts.bsky.social called for security to be put at leaders’ level: shorturl.at/4JHhG @lscazzieri.bsky.social then asked: what could an ESC actually look like? 4 possible models ↓ shorturl.at/8Rp5T

It is easier and cheaper to launch a missile than to intercept one. There is no easy fix to Ukraine’s air-defence gap. But Europe can help shift the balance, while building up its own missile-defence capacity. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains how ⤵️ shorturl.at/1ARTN

Pleased to have had the opportunity to brief @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu on our work at EUISS with colleagues @sbeverts.bsky.social @gspataf95.bsky.social @joristeer.bsky.social Strengthening Europe's defences is not easy but Europeans can rise to the challenge with determination and pragmatism

📢 Following NATO's Summit, Europeans need to move beyond capability development. Europe must replace the US 'backbone' in deterrence and turn political commitment into genuine European leadership in defence, argue @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Excellent weekend read with very important points from a European defence dream team. Amazing job, @lscazzieri.bsky.social and @gspataf95.bsky.social!

As Russia's threat grows & US engagement in European security becomes less certain, the challenge is clear: Europe must build-up its own deterrence. How? ➡️ Resources. Readiness. Resolve. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains

How can Europe deter Russia in an era of reduced US engagement? Join us tomorrow to discuss the choices, priorities & challenges facing Europeans. 🎙️ @lscazzieri.bsky.social, @gspataf95.bsky.social, @ditrych.bsky.social, @clotildebomont.bsky.social & Nad’a Kovalčíková Register ➡️ shorturl.at/V8D3M

Congrats to @lscazzieri.bsky.social who led the publication and to the rest of the @euiss.bsky.social colleagues who contributed with excellent chapters. Link to full report: www.iss.europa.eu/sites/defaul...

Europe has made significant progress, but much more remains to be done, not only on military capabilities, but also on resilience & societal preparedness, explains @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Strengthening European deterrence requires progress on 3 fronts: resources, readiness & resolve.

Europe faces its most dangerous security environment in decades. How can it deter Russia in an era of reduced US engagement? We're launching the discussion around our new Chaillot Paper, 'Defending Europe, Deterring Russia: resources, readiness and resolve'.

Pleasure to participate in the presentation of @euiss.bsky.social’s newest report ‘Defending Europe, deterring Russia’ Great panel together with Charles Fries, Maria Martisiute and of course the EUISS team represented by @sbeverts.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social

Pleased to have led this project, bringing together a great group of colleagues. The Chaillot explores what strengthening European deterrence requires in the political-military domain, and more broadly across energy systems, technology, critical raw materials and societal resilience.

Time for a European Security Council. As US disengagement grows & Russian aggression continues, the idea is gaining momentum. The FT quotes @lscazzieri.bsky.social on the possible models such a body could take. www.ft.com/content/1fea...

🌐 Closing the deep-strike gap: Why Europe needs useful systems now By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

My latest on Europe's gap in long range strike. Europeans grasp the challenge but should move faster.

How the war in Iran impacts #EUdefence @gspataf95.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social break down the risks, & what the EU should do now ⤵️

The war in Iran creates political, technical & economic pressures on Europe's rearmament, deepening a window of vulnerability that could encourage further Russian aggression, warns @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social. ➡️ ow.ly/IQqN50YGtpu

encompass-europe.com/comment/asse... @lscazzieri.bsky.social @gspataf95.bsky.social @euiss.bsky.social

@lscazzieri.bsky.social and I wrote a short commentary for @euiss.bsky.social assessing the damage of the US-Iran war for Europe - and suggesting a way to enhance the resilience of the continent's defence build-up. Read below:

"Defence clusters will almost certainly be the driving force of Europe’s defence build-up." @lscazzieri.bsky.social explains how small-group cooperation can overcome many of the political, industrial & operational obstacles that slow down EU-wide initiatives. ow.ly/NVXL50YiR7m

📗 #ECAJournal | "Rebuilding #Europe’s defences: how to drive a coordinated #defence surge" – an article by @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Senior Policy Analyst for defence at the @euiss.bsky.social. 📖 Read the article: www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...

Look forward to speaking at this event tomorrow, with the excellent @anandmenon.bsky.social @constelz.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Join us.

“The credibility of a more European deterrence posture will depend on Europe’s ability to manage escalation below the nuclear threshold, which in turn requires stronger conventional deployments and long-range strike capabilities.” @lscazzieri.bsky.social

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Macron’s plan to expand nuclear arsenal & deepen cooperation with Europeans moves toward 'Europeanising' deterrence. But it won’t solve Europe's deterrence gap: stronger conventional forces & clearer escalation strategies are essential. @lscazzieri.bsky.social ➡️ www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

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🇪🇺 The power of the few: How clusters can strengthen European defence By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Defence clusters are Europe's best bet to boost military capabilities via deeper industrial & operational cooperation, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. From Eurofighter to the European Air Transport Command, minilateral defence initiatives are only gaining momentum. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Pleased to share my latest policy brief for EUISS: I argue that defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – are the most viable avenue to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

My latest piece for EUISS: Defence clusters – small groups of aligned states – provide the most viable route to strengthen European military capabilities, allowing for greater industrial and operational cooperation:

European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the answer. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explores four possible ESC models but all face political & practical limits. The more realistic path: making better use of existing structures. ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw

🇪🇺 A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the most realistic option. Making better use of existing formats can deliver just what Europe needs, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw

The debate on a European Security Council is back. In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

The debate on a European Security Council is back. In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

The EU’s role in defence hinges largely on the level of defence funding in the next EU budget. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

The EU is embracing a more flexible approach to #defence co-operation by harnessing the dynamism of small groups. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

🎥 When it comes to reduced US engagement, @lscazzieri.bsky.social warns that Europe seems to be preparing only for benign scenarios. That is a strategy that comes with risks. 🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...

The effort to strengthen Europe’s defences hinges on whether Europeans can avoid duplication and weave their efforts into a more coherent whole. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

The EU's efforts to accelerate and inject coherence into Europe's defence build-up depend on sustained funding and political will. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

New piece for @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap: It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...

Pleased to share my new piece on how Europe can navigate the 'grey zone' Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

According to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson deliveries of the Gripen to Ukraine will start in 3 years With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now. www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

New piece for @euiss.bsky.social: The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence. But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Moving troops from West to East Europe could take weeks or months. The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W