The Russian Threat to European Security
Drawing on its rich network of visiting scholars and affiliates, LSE IDEAS has convened a Commission to examine the causes and consequences of the growing security challenges that face Europe and the UK today. This discussion paper is the initial output of their deliberations in London in December 2025 and January 2026. It is intended to form the basis of wider outreach, across the UK and beyond.
Professor Christopher Alden – LSE IDEAS
Gordon Barrass – Visiting Professor, LSE IDEAS
General Sir Richard Barrons – former Commander, Joint Forces Command
Professor Sir Philip Barton – former Permanent Secretary, FCDO
Ian Bond – Centre for European Reform
Sir Laurie Bristow – former HM Ambassador to Moscow
Professor Mick Cox – LSE IDEAS
General Sir James Everard – former DSACEUR
Ruth Harris – Executive Director for National Security & Data Science, RAND Europe
Peter Jones – Head of Global Strategies, LSE IDEAS
Dr John Kennedy – Research Leader for Russia & Eurasia, RAND Europe
Michael Maclay – Chair, the Club of Three
Sir Richard Mottram – former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Professor Leslie Vinjamuri – President and CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Peter Watkins – former Director General Security Policy, Ministry of Defence.