EUROPEAN STRATEGIC AUTONOMY
Debates over Europe's ability to act independently in foreign, defence and economic policy, free from dependence on the United States or other major powers
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Starmer urges allies to keep Ukraine in focus amid Iran conflict
DEUTSCHE WELLEStarmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
3/17/2026, 4:45:00 PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, urging Western allies not to let the Iran conflict divert attention from the war in Ukraine. The two leaders announced a new bilateral defence partnership, with the UK pledging support for an AI centre in Kyiv. Starmer's visit underscores growing concerns in European capitals that the Iran war could crowd out diplomatic and military resources dedicated to Ukraine.
Europe Must Assert Itself or Face Decline
EL PAÍSEl crudo y la cruda geopolítica
3/17/2026, 4:30:01 AM
An opinion piece in El País argues that Europe must become more assertive and ambitious in its geopolitical strategy, warning that passivity will lead to decline and marginalisation on the world stage. Against a backdrop of shifting power dynamics and the raw realities of global politics, the author urges European leaders to shed complacency and act with greater strategic intent. The alternative, the piece contends, is irrelevance in an increasingly multipolar world.
Does Spain's Government Have a Vision for Indra?
EL PAÍS¿Tiene el Gobierno una visión de futuro para Indra?
3/17/2026, 4:30:01 AM
Spain's ambition to forge a national defence champion around Indra is clouded by uncertainty over the government's unexplained interventions in the company. Critics question whether the executive has a coherent long-term strategy for the defence technology firm, or is simply acting without a clear roadmap. The lack of transparency is fuelling debate over Spain's industrial and security policy at a time of rising European defence ambitions.