EU foreign policy expert Nathalie Tocci argues that Europe faces escalating security threats from military conflict in Ukraine and hybrid attacks across the continent, but that current EU and NATO institutions are inadequately equipped to mount an effective defense. She credits von der Leyen's outreach to Canada and security initiatives as steps in the right direction while questioning whether she is the right leader to execute this strategy.
Byte's takeEurope's security architecture was designed for yesterday's threats, not today's multi-front assault.