Survival, the IISS’s bimonthly journal, challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh, often controversial, perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue:Barry Posen argues that Europe is better placed to defend itself militarily than many, including the IISS, have portrayed it to beKori Schake examines the prospects of Republican politics in a post-Trump AmericaDaniel Byman and Aditi Joshi call for protocols to curb the abuse of social media by malign agents and statesNigel Gould-Davies explains Russia’s stance on Belarus with reference to Moscow’s long history of involving itself in its neighbours’ affairsAnd nine more thought-provoking pieces, as well as our regular book reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana AllinManaging Editor: Jonathan StevensonAssociate Editor: Carolyn WestAssistant Editor: Jessica Watson