Europe is changing, with the European Union still struggling to define its role in the twenty-first century. From Schengen to the principle of nondescrimination, from political populism to the rule of law, from London to Donetsk and from Warsaw to Budapest, the very foundations of how the EU works are being eroded. These major changes are not a matter of course however. Between centralising and decentralising forces, the push and pull of globalisation, market openings and renationalisations, the old democracies of Europe seem unable to square the circle. These changes stem from collective decisions that cut across political classes and European civil societies.

These forces, while contradictory and uncertain, will have profound effects. The Europe, Strategy, Security Programme seeks to bring to light the political and geostrategic impact of these changes.

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IRIS is recognised for its work nationally and internationally. The Institute has been commissioned to prepare consultancy reports, research and studies on strategic European issues for both public- and private-sector clients.

To help companies navigate and advance in a complex environment and grow internationally, IRIS offers a range of services and expertise that are suited to short-, medium- and long-term needs and stratégies.

An in-depth expertise

The Europe, Strategy, Security Programme draws notably on the work of the European Strategic Observatory (stratobs.eu), which shares a wide range of data on the European Union as a strategic power and on the foreign and defence policies of its Member States.

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IRIS is a partner in, and leader of, a number of international projects with major European research agencies, enabling the Institute to develop strong relationships with key players and decision-makers. Examples include the Framework contract for Permanent Monitoring and Analysis of Military Capabilities and Defence Sector Trends and the Framework contract for the Provision of Research, Evaluation and Analysis-Related Services for the European Defence Agency.