“The day, including goosestepping legions marching across Red Square, has become a glorification of the Russian Federation as the successor to a global power that saved an ungrateful Europe.” Elena Davlikanova buff.ly/3LesMtq

'Georgia is not alone in facing growing efforts to block its closer alignment with the West. There are also attempts by Russian proxies to steer Moldova off its chosen path of EU integration.' Marija Golubeva buff.ly/3QzPIaa

“But modern Russia’s fetishization of the 'Great Patriotic War' of 1941-45 rests on amnesia about its origins (the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) and aftermath (the devastating occupation of eastern Europe).” Edward Lucas buff.ly/42f3KBQ

'The free and open Internet is under siege. Countries led by China and Russia are pushing to erect barriers, imposing censorship regimes and firewalls, and blocking US business on their territories.' Fiona Alexander #DigitalAlliance buff.ly/3JS4tB4

TOMORROW 10 AM ET — Can the US and EU maintain a competitive edge on Artificial Intelligence? Eva Maydell (Paunova), Jennifer Bachus Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nick Bramble, and Ronan Murphy discuss the challenges facing data flows security. #SCSPAIExpo2024 buff.ly/3y92N3D

As Russia continues its brutal war in Ukraine, Victory Day has become another ideological fault line within Europe. Pavlo Kazarin sits down with Elena Davlikanova to analyze the symbolism of Victory Day amid Russian aggression. buff.ly/3OzYULm

Happy #EuropeDay ! Read the full report to learn more about how the European Political Community (EPC) can create a continent-wide community of shared interests and values and maximize its agility and efficacy. Sam Greene Edward Lucas Nicolas Tenzer cepa.org/comprehensive-…

'This upside-down morality applies not only to attitudes towards war and politics. It has extended to include the everyday life of Russian citizens and their engagement with the state over law enforcement.' Kseniya "Kassie" Kirillova buff.ly/4b5cmz7

'China has reinforced its secrecy around science and tech information, in an effort to circumvent foreign export controls.' Rebecca Arcesati #DigitalAlliance buff.ly/3QF1kbQ

'The appetizing but difficult-to-execute Single Market recipe looks like the best hope for improving the continent’s competitiveness.' Clara Riedenstein #DigitalAllliance buff.ly/3UlSa51

The State That Went Back to the Cold | 'Slovakia is becoming an intelligence black hole in the center of Europe, although it’s not alone.' James Thomson cepa.org/article/the-st…

'Not everything in the Ukraine package can be put on a heavy-lift aircraft and taken to the front, and not everything is intended to be. How does it break down?' Marianna Fakhurdinova buff.ly/4beuu9K

'Ukraine needs secure and predictable funding streams to fight off the aggressor, a fight that it undertakes on behalf of the West.' Timothy Ash buff.ly/3UDqjO2

'The Czechs, the Poles and nearly everyone else are really pissed at China because of the war,” Tamás Matura discusses Xi Jinping's state visits with Andrew higgins. “But in Hungary that is not a problem, at least not for the government.' buff.ly/4bvc8RG

Check out CEPA’s expert insights, analysis, and updates on #NATO75 . As the alliance approaches its 75th Anniversary, how can allies secure the future of NATO and send a clear signal to Russia that Ukraine’s place is in NATO. buff.ly/3U5A9sR