From Vice President JD Vance’s speech in Munich to the flurry of diplomatic activity surrounding the war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has rocked the transatlantic relationship in its early weeks – so much so that Europe is beginning to get serious about significantly increasing its defense spending. But the level of defense spending alone does not constitute a complete defense strategy, replete with the necessary military capabilities and diplomatic relationships.

What are Europe’s actual defense needs? On what timeline can they be met? Should European leaders consider compartmentalizing their own defense requirements from those of Ukraine? And can Europe rearm in a fashion that does not needlessly exacerbate tensions with Russia after a settlement to the war in Ukraine has been reached?

To address these questions and more, join a conversation featuring Jeremy Shapiro, research director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, Martin Quencez, managing director of Geopolitical Risk and Strategy at the German Marshall Fund, Almut Rochowanski, non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute, and Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia program at the Quincy Institute. Zach Paikin, research fellow at the Quincy Institute, will moderate the conversation.

The conversation will take place on Tuesday, March 25th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Register here.