GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#12 for Future of Security

GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#14 for Future of Security

In the first episode of GLOBcast: Convening the Council, Federica Mangiameli, Policy Fellow at GLOBSEC, is joined by Admiral Rob Bauer, former Chair of NATO’s Military Committee and former Chief of Defence of the Netherlands. Drawing on his experience at the highest levels of NATO decision-making, Admiral Bauer reflects on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped the Alliance’s approach to deterrence, defence, and readiness. The conversation explores the evolution of modern warfare, from hybrid threats and cyber operations to the growing importance of civilian infrastructure, supply chains, and societal resilience. The episode also discusses capability gaps among European Allies, the role of air and missile defence, and whether NATO societies can realistically prepare for the demands of future conflict.

GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#13 for Future of Security

Holding the Line: NATO’s Eastern Flank & Resistance.   Martin Sklenár, Director of GLOBSEC’s Future of Security Programme, speaks with Estonian parliamentarian Raimond Kaljulaid on NATO’s eastern flank, Russia’s expanding use of grey-zone tactics, modern intelligence sharing, and the lessons Estonia offers for today’s security environment. A timely conversation on how deterrence, resilience, and cooperation are being reshaped as security threats intensify across Europe.   Some of the key episode questions include:    * How has NATO’s eastern flank evolved since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and where do the biggest vulnerabilities remain? * What do Russia’s grey-zone tactics look like in practice, and how should democracies respond without escalating conflict? * How is intelligence sharing adapting to hybrid threats, cyber operations, and disinformation campaigns? * What lessons from Estonia’s security model are most relevant for allies seeking to strengthen resilience today?

GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#12 for Future of Security

Former NATO's spokesperson and Rusi's Distinguished Fellow @Oana Lungescu join @Federica Mangiameli, Policy Fellow of the Future of Security Programme for a timely conversation on the upcoming Foreign Ministers’ meeting, rising airspace incidents along the Eastern flank, and the hybrid threats reshaping Europe’s security landscape.

GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#11 for Future of Security

Europe’s eastern skies are getting crowded and dangerous. GLOBSEC’s Tomáš A. Nagy, Senior Research Fellow for Nuclear, Space, and Missile Defense, and Fabian Hoffmann, a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project at the University of Oslo, speak with Roger Hilton to talk NATO’s eastern flank, Kremlin’s nuclear mind games and the tech race shaping tomorrow’s defence architecture, Europe’s security landscape is being redrawn. Some of the key episode questions include: What is the current posture of missile defence along CEE and where are the critical capability gaps? How credible is the deterrent effect of European missile defence in light of evolving Russian offensive missile developments? Can Europe hope to altern Russia’s current nuclear doctrine and strategy? Decades from now, what does an “ideal” layered defence architecture for Eastern Europe look like?

GLOBcast: Convening the Council EP#10 for Future of Security

Rising geopolitical tensions. Fracturing arms control agreements. A new era of great-power rivalry. Nuclear security is back in the spotlight—and the transatlantic alliance is under pressure. Tomáš A. Nagy, Senior Research Fellow for Nuclear, Space, and Missile Defense, and William Alberque, Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Pacific Forum and former Director of NATO’s WMD Arms Control Center unpack how NATO’s nuclear deterrence strategy is evolving—and what must change to meet today’s challenges. Some of the key episode questions include: Can NATO still deter a more aggressive Russia? What will it take to strengthen alliance unity? How are shifts in U.S. force posture shaping deterrence in Europe? What options are available for Europe to compliment America’s nuclear umbrella?