Dear Madam or Sir,

In June 2016 Britain has decided to leave the EU. The consequences for the kingdom, as well as for the European partners, remain unclear. Defence policy did not play a prominent role in that decision. But what happens to British defence policy after a Brexit? Not long ago, in 2015, the Cameron administration presented ambitious plans for the modernization of military forces, and reassured its intention to participate in troop deployment at the East flank of the alliance just after NATO's Warsaw summit.

Dear Madam or Sir,

since Napoleon the West has known the strategic importance of the Middle East. For over 200 years Western powers have been active in this region. Nevertheless, this region is recurrently plagued by political, economic, and humanitarian crises. Why are we unable to create stability with our engagement, let alone peace? Why do attempts to find a solution fail again and again? Our newest Working Paper provides answers to these questions and beyond.

Dear Madam or Sir,

NATO urgently needs to address a range of security challenges and threats that originate not only from the east but also from the south. What can the Alliance do in terms of counter-terrorism, stabilisation, maritime security, and border control? Alessandro Marrone, Senior Fellow at the International Affairs Institute in Rome, argues that NATO has to play a meaningful role in contributing to address these challenges. Enhancing strategic dialogues and defence capacity building are key tools, Marrone concludes.