Analysis explores how hybrid threats and migration pressures from Russia and Turkey challenge EU cohesion, suggesting a balance between deterrence and partnership.
Key Points
Both Russia and Turkey adopt distinct strategies impacting EU security dynamics, complicating unified responses.
The study finds that both actors utilize hybrid threats and migration pressures to exploit EU vulnerabilities.
Russia's military aggression contrasts with Turkey's selective cooperation, leading to fragmented EU strategies.
Internal divisions and dependency on NATO limit the EU's capacity for independent action in security matters.