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‘There is no fish’: The Russian vessels raising spy fears in Europe
The European Union sanctioned two fishing companies in 2025 for allegedly participating in Russia’s surveillance and sabotage apparatus. Experts warn more of these ships are wading in Europe’s waters.
by Angela Skujins, in: euronews, 19.08.2026 -
Reading Germany’s Rearmament: The 2026 Military Strategy Between Ambition and Accountability
in: Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), 10.08.2026 -
Can the Pall Mall Process Curb Spyware Abuse?
Interview with Vas Panagiotopoulos, in: TechPolicy.Press, 21.07.2026 -
“I believe the smarter approach is to respond with strategic patience”
According to estimates, the so-called Russian shadow fleet consists of several hundred or even over a thousand tankers – often older ones – which Russia uses to try to circumvent Western sanctions. Following several incidents of alleged sabotage and espionage in recent years, there has been increased discussion about the threat posed by this fleet. “Ethics and Armed Forces” spoke with a military analyst about this topic.
Interview by Ruediger Frank, in: Ethics and Armed Forces, 10.07.2026 -
How can Britain work within the E3 to advance its national security objectives?
The European Three (E3) is an informal grouping of the United Kingdom (UK), France, and Germany – arguably the three most powerful countries in the European continent. Having convened for the first time in 2003 in the wake of the United States (US)-led invasion of Iraq, it seeks collaboration on common foreign and defence policy between the three nations. Despite its turbulent relationship with European nations following Brexit, the UK maintains security ties with France and Germany through membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), bilateral agreements signed with each country, and shared security interests. As such, for this week’s Big Ask, we asked seven experts: How can Britain work more effectively within the E3 to advance its national security objectives?
in: Council on Geostrategy, The Big Ask, 29.05.2026 -
Selective Sea Denial: The Rise of Land-based Anti-Ship Missiles as Political Instruments
in: CIMSEC, 27.05.2026
