European Defence Union

European Defense & Strategic Research Initiative

Europe is entering a new strategic era.
EDU publishes geopolitical essays on European security, defence cooperation, and the protection of European citizens.

What is EDU?

EDU is an independent initiative combining essays and geopolitical analysis on the future of European security and the protection of European citizens.

Key Focus Areas

European defence integration

How European countries cooperate on capabilities, planning and defence institutions.

Strategic security environment

The geopolitical context: deterrence, alliances and strategic competition

Defence Capabilities & Industry

Capability development and the evolving defence-industrial base

European Strategic Autonomy

To what extent can Europe act independently and when should it jointly act with allies?

EDU initiatives

EUDEF
European defence policy, institutions and long-term integration pathways.

EUROSTRAT
Geopolitical analysis of Europe's strategic environment

EUROSHIELDS
Defence systems, air/missile defence, and critical-infrastructure resilience.

Latest Essays

Who protects Europe? - Europe and the responsibility of security - The changing strategic environment - NATO and the future of European security - A European culture of security

Public debate

EDU welcomes thoughtful contributions and guest essays.

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About EDU

EDU is an independent initiative. It does not claim official authority; it aims to encourage serious reflection on Europe's security responsibilities.

Strategic Security for Europe

Who Protects Europe?