Horizontal escalation is the key to European deterrence

2025-09-09 — anderspuck — original

The discussions about security guarantees for Ukraine are still immature. It's good that there is now talk about security guarantees rather than just territorial concessions. However, it is a mistake to consider Ukrainian security as an issue that is separate from the construction of a new European security order, where Europe can defend itself without the United States and deter Russian aggression.

0:00 Talks about security guarantees
1:33 The discussion has changed
2:51 What about European security?
5:27 Europe needs Ukraine
6:24 A taxonomy of discussions
6:48 Making deterrence work
7:51 Horizontal escalation
9:15 Security for everyone

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