CHANGING SECURITY DYNAMICS OF EUROPEAN UNION (EU): A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has significantly transformed Europe's security scenario, dictating a reconsideration of conventional defense, political, and economic structures. This article analyses the impact of the war on refurbishing the European defense policy, including both conventional and unconventional security challenges, as well as pre-war security frameworks, including the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) and NATO's strategic aims. The study examines the rapid changes and reforms in the European security framework following the outbreak of Russia-Ukraine war, explaining distinguished changes in regional defense strategies, cyber security protocols, and other collective policies. The NotPetya assault and the Solar Winds hack disclose the critical cyber risks that exacerbate Europe's vulnerabilities. Moreover, the effects of war on energy and food security are critically considered as Europe deals with both resource deficiencies and anxious supply chains. Through a complex analysis of these security aspects, this study provides insights into the contemporary challenges and strategic concerns reshaping Europe’s security framework. A mixed method approach was used to analyze the study and the data were collected from both primary and secondary sources.