The Future of European Security

At the American Academy, Rose will work on a project about the future of European security. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s predatory mercantilism, and the rise of populist neoisolationism in the United States have forced a reconsideration about what might be necessary to protect Europe in the coming decades. As the European Council noted in its latest strategic plan, “The global political landscape is being reshaped by strategic competition, growing global instability, and attempts to undermine the rules-based international order.” The Continent has already begun responding to this new reality, yet, after decades of neglect, restoring Europe’s military capacity, economic competitiveness, and strategic autonomy will be difficult. Can NATO evolve into a more balanced team, and may the time finally have come for a European pillar within it? Can increased trade and economic dynamism be squared with increased security and international competition? Rose will use his time in Berlin to engage closely with security experts and policymakers, bridging the gap between discussions occurring on both sides of the Atlantic.