State of the Alliance: Belgium’s Vision for EU Security

03/08/24 • 15 min

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau discusses Belgium’s defense and security priorities, as well as the country’s continued support for Ukraine.

As the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, what steps is Belgium taking to enhance the EU’s collective defense and security?
Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau sits down with Patrick Turner to discuss Belgium’s role in fostering transatlantic cooperation and continued support for Ukraine. This discussion is part of CEPA’s “State of the Alliance,” a series bringing together thought leaders from Europe and North America to deliberate on the most pressing challenges facing allies and partners.

Speaker:

H.E. Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States

Moderated by:

Patrick Turner, Distinguished Fellow, Transatlantic Defense and Security, Center for European Policy Analysis

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau discusses Belgium’s defense and security priorities, as well as the country’s continued support for Ukraine.

Speaker:

H.E. Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States

Moderated by:

Patrick Turner, Distinguished Fellow, Transatlantic Defense and Security, Center for European Policy Analysis

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State of the Alliance: Czechia’s 25 Years of NATO Membership

General Karel Řehka reflects on Czechia’s 25 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine.

As Czechia commemorates 25 years as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), what are the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine impacted Czechia’s defense priorities and how is the country adapting to the changing security landscape in Europe?
Lieutenant General Karel Řehka sits down with Catherine Sendak to discuss Czechia’s role in fostering transatlantic cooperation and continued support for Ukraine. This discussion is part of CEPA’s “State of the Alliance,” a series bringing together thought leaders from Europe and North America to deliberate on the most pressing challenges facing allies and partners.

Speaker:

Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Czech Republic

Moderated by:

Catherine Sendak, Director, Transatlantic Defense and Security, Center for European Policy Analysis

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State of the Alliance: Latvia on NATO and Baltic Security

Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds reflects on Latvia’s 20 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine amid a changing landscape in Europe.

This year marks Latvia’s 20th anniversary as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since Latvia’s accession, what have been the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine impacted defense priorities in the wider Baltic region? How is the country adapting to the changing security landscape in Europe?

Speaker:

H.E. Andris Sprūds, Minister for Defence, Republic of Latvia

Moderated by:

Elina Beketova, Democracy Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis