Navigating the storms – Europeans at a crossroad: security threats and ways out of the crisis
Join European Action for Ukraine (EAU) and the Brussels Freedom Hub for a critical analysis of the shifting global order and the urgent security challenges facing Europe today.
The traditional stability provided by the US-led world order has shifted, leaving Europe at a geopolitical crossroad. This session explores the necessity for Europe to adopt a “crisis mode” to effectively counter multi-dimensional threats and establish itself as a serious geostrategic player.
Key Discussion Points:
Global Shifts: The vanishing of Pax Americana and the rise of China’s pursuit of global hegemony.
Regional Threats: Russia’s revisionist agenda, including open war in Ukraine and shadow warfare across Europe.
Transatlantic Relations: Analyzing the impact of the transatlantic rift and its effect on US-Europe cooperation.
Strategic Response: Why deterrence still matters and how to implement holistic security solutions through institutional reform and new leadership.
Speaker: Dr. Gerlinde Niehus
Dr. Gerlinde Niehus has over 25 years of leadership, management, and innovation experience in multilateral diplomacy at NATO and the European Commission. From 2019 to 2024, she served at NATO Headquarters as Deputy Director for Defence and Security Cooperation with Partner Countries. Previously, she was the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of NATO communications and led NATO’s civil society relations. She holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Münster and is the co-founder of the Brussels Freedom Hub.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 5 August 2026
🕓 Time: 1700 CEST / 1100 EDT
📍 Location: Online Event (hosted by Brussels Freedom Hub)
