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Paul Taylor

Senior visiting fellow, European Policy Centre

2 articles · 10 September 2025 to 7 May 2026

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Authored the analysis on European security planning amid US unreliability.
Argued the drone incursions may signal a Russian warning to Europeans against deploying troops to Ukraine or providing security guarantees.

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World

Europe accelerates defence planning as Trump's NATO stance creates security vacuum

Germany unveils first military strategy since 1945 while France extends nuclear talks to seven partners, but capability gaps and US arsenal depletion leave a lengthening window of vulnerability.

Hélène Mercier7 May 20268 min read

Politics

France's revolving premiership fuels far-right prospects as Russian drones test NATO

Sébastien Lecornu becomes France's fourth prime minister in 14 months while Bloquons Tout! protests spread and Russian drones penetrate Polish airspace, raising questions about both domestic stability and European security.

Sofia Marchetti10 September 20259 min read

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