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Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 9d

As CEPA marks its 20th anniversary, @apolyakova.bsky.social reflects on CEPA’s journey, sharing that “CEPA has come from being a policy startup to a policy innovator and driver.”

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 16h

October 16 | Tune in to the 2025 CEPA Forum Leadership Awards Dinner as CEPA honors exceptional public figures who have made extraordinary contributions to a freer and more secure world. 👇

Learn more: https://cepa.org/2025-cepa-forum-leadership-awards-dinner/#updates

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 21h

The conversation featured remarks from Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna, and the 2025 CEPA Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Gen. Chris Cavoli.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 22h

How to Loosen China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earths | "Beijing has imposed sweeping curbs on rare earth exports. The US and Europe must diversify supplies." Enrique Dans #TechPol

How to Loosen China's Stranglehold on Rare Earths

Beijing has imposed sweeping curbs on rare earth exports. The US and Europe must diversify their supplies.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 22h

CEPA hosted a timely strategy session on Ukraine in partnership with the Kyiv Security Forum last week as part of the 2025 CEPA Forum, which underscored the urgency of coordinated and decisive allied action to bolster support for Ukraine.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 22h

US Prods Europe to End Russian Energy Addiction | "Spurred by US criticism, the European Union’s sanctions against Russia now include crucial measures targeting its energy revenues. Washington should follow suit." Mihkel Märtens

US Prods Europe to End Russian Energy Addiction

Spurred by US criticism, the European Union’s sanctions against Russia now include crucial measures targeting its energy revenues.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 22h

Learning Polish Lessons From Russian Attacks | "Poland’s battle against cyberattacks should be a warning and an example for the West as governments seek to counter their enemies’ hybrid tactics." Emily Otto

Learning Polish Lessons From Russian Attacks

Poland’s battle against cyberattacks should be a warning and an example for the West as governments seek to counter enemies’ hybrid tactics.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 22h

Putin — Losing Control of Events? | "The Kremlin has an established playbook for war and its consequences, but developments beyond its control threaten the regime’s grasp."

Putin — Losing Control of Events?

The Kremlin has an established playbook for war and its consequences, but developments beyond Putin's control threaten the regime’s grasp.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 23h

Thanks to our partners: the Embassy of Japan in the USA, the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School in Berlin, and the Centre for Strategy at Keio University in Tokyo.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 23h

Last week, CEPA hosted the inaugural meeting of the Trilateral Dialogue on the Future of the Free World, aimed at fostering mutual understanding of regional security challenges, strengthening strategic ties, & building durable networks among stakeholders in East Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 1d

"This year, CEPA celebrates 20 years of policy impact and leadership. While an important milestone for the institution, it is a critical moment for the Europe-US alliance and the world order." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 2d

"A Kremlin stunt near the Estonian border highlights a much bigger problem: frayed nerves." @edwardlucas.bsky.social cepa.org/article/boot...

Boot Camp: Scare Stories

A Kremlin stunt near the Estonian border town of Saatse highlights a much bigger problem: frayed nerves between the two countries.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 2d

"Wars are probably going to be months and years [...] we're not necessarily going to have technological superiority [...] and we're going to have to replace a lot of things, both combat losses and depleted weapons, that we had not necessarily been planning for." Christian Brose

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 2d

"From our investment in the next generation of leaders to our agility in taking on new ideas in order to adapt to an ever-evolving set of national security challenges, CEPA’s future as the premier transatlantic institution is bright." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 3d

"Biotechnology offers us alternative pathways [...] to reduce reliance on fragile and adversarial supply chains."

The Hon. Chrissy Houlahan outlines the crucial importance of biotechnology to national and economic security at the 2025 CEPA Forum Tech & Security Conference.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 3d

"It's just really important that these broad regulatory frameworks are simple and adaptable to new technology [...]." Ari Giovenco

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 3d

"Reflecting on CEPA’s founding twenty years ago, I am first struck by how far CEPA has come from being a policy start-up to a policy innovator and driver. I am also struck by how much the world and geopolitics have changed." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 3d

"If you think steam engine, or aircraft, or any of the earlier precedents, [AI] will reshape economies, and with it, it will reshape national power."

Jim Lewis explains the significance of the AI evolution at the 2025 CEPA Forum Tech & Security Conference.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 5d

"From our investment in the next generation of leaders to our agility in taking on new ideas in order to adapt to an ever-evolving set of national security challenges, CEPA’s future as the premier transatlantic institution is bright." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 5d

"[Sweden] will lead with conviction, act with integrity, and stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies for a free, secure, and democratic world," H.E. Ulf Kristersson accepts CEPA’s 2025 Global Leadership Award.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 5d

🔴 LIVE | Join CEPA for the 2025 CEPA Forum Tech & Security Conference featuring debates with leading public and private sector voices on today’s most pressing policy challenges. Tune in now 👇

https://cepa.org/cepa-forum-2025-tech-conference/

CEPA Forum 2025 Tech Conference

The CEPA Forum Tech Conference is a platform for high-level decision-makers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 6d

"Reflecting on CEPA’s founding twenty years ago, I am first struck by how far CEPA has come from being a policy start-up to a policy innovator and driver. I am also struck by how much the world and geopolitics have changed." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 6d

Ancient Wisdom: Europe Cannot Hide Behind its Walls | "What should be Europe’s strategy as aggressive imperial powers seek to conquer territory? Ancient Greece offers some guidance." Nathan Decety

Ancient Wisdom: Europe Cannot Hide Behind its Walls

What should be Europe’s strategy as aggressive imperial powers seek to conquer territory? Ancient Greece offers some guidance.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 6d

Join CEPA for the 2025 CEPA Forum Tech & Security Conference! Register now for a dynamic series of discussions and debates on transatlantic industrial base challenges, technology and trade, and the building blocks of AI.

https://cepa.org/cepa-forum-2025-tech-conference/

CEPA Forum 2025 Tech Conference

The CEPA Forum Tech Conference is a platform for high-level decision-makers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 7d

"From our investment in the next generation of leaders to our agility in taking on new ideas in order to adapt to an ever-evolving set of national security challenges, CEPA’s future as the premier transatlantic institution is bright." @apolyakova.bsky.social

CEPA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Letter from the President & CEO

As CEPA celebrates its 20th Anniversary, President & CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova reflects on CEPA's contributions to policy & leadership in global affairs.

Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 7d

Georgian Election Boycott Gives Ruling Party a Free Ride | "The Georgian opposition’s decision to boycott local elections proved counter-productive. The authoritarian governing party will now have even more leeway."

Georgian Election Boycott Gives Ruling Party a Free Ride

The Georgian opposition’s decision to boycott local elections proved counter-productive. The authoritarian governing party now has leeway.