Edited by Renata Gravina, Fondazione Luigi Einaudi
Towards a New Iron Curtain explores the geopolitical and security transformations shaping Europe in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Europe now faces a more uncertain, fragmented, and hybrid conflict environment, where economic sanctions, cyber warfare, and military posturing create an evolving security dilemma.
The book examines how shifting alliances, military escalations, and ideological divides are reconfiguring the European security landscape. The central argument is that the return of war to Europe signals the end of the post-Cold War order and the emergence of a new period of confrontation between Russia and the West.
Through case studies on Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland, the Western Balkans, and Turkey, the book investigates how different nations perceive and respond to Russia’s actions. It highlights the challenges of European defense integration, NATO’s evolving role, and the increasing fragmentation of European security strategies. Furthermore, it delves into historical legacies, national security priorities, and political dynamics that influence each country’s positioning in the new geopolitical reality.Towards a New Iron Curtain explores the geopolitical and security transformations shaping Europe in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Europe now faces a more uncertain, fragmented, and hybrid conflict environment, where economic sanctions, cyber warfare, and military posturing create an evolving security dilemma.
