Your essential starting point for understanding U.S. European Command (EUCOM), its mission, and strategic context.
U.S. European Command (EUCOM) is one of the seven geographic combatant commands under the U.S. Department of Defense. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, EUCOM oversees U.S. military operations across Europe. Its core mission is to strengthen regional security, ensure stability, and deepen partnerships with allies.
Mission & Vision EUCOM’s core objectives.
EUCOM Posture Statement: Annual report to Congress outlining strategic priorities and operational updates.
History of EUCOM: A concise history of the command's development and strategic role.
DoD Priorities in Europe includes spotlights on NATO Cooperation and Support for Ukraine
Resources offering geopolitical and military situational awareness:
Key alliances and peacekeeping entities impacting EUCOM:
🔗 Regional Organizations Influencing EUCOM Strategy
These groups play a critical role in promoting peace, security, and economic cooperation:
DoD regional center focused on international security & defense studies in the European theatre of operations and beyond.
News | Research and Policy Analysis | Security Insights
Security Studies on JSTOR is an excellent resource to find research reports from different policy institutes in the field of security studies. Keyword is the default search in JSTOR with the option to refine results by publication year, content type and subject. Advanced Search allows more precise searching.
Below are some reports from this collection:
Key Providers - RAND, CRS, and other institutions provide open access and policy papers.
Below is a selected list of reports from different research institutions:
Enter your search terms and click Search to find an e-book:
Selected books relevant to U.S. military strategy in Europe:
Use the Library Online Catalog to search for printed book titles, which may also be available electronically.
Enter a journal title to check full-text availability and coverage in all library collections:
There are many scholarly and non-scholarly journals focused on European security studies, including European Journal of International Security, European Security, European View, Journal of Southeast European & Black Sea Studies, NATO Review, and The RUSI Journal.
Selected journal articles for deeper analysis and exploration:
Journals to Explore
Databases for Regional & Military Studies
Search Tip: Use JSTOR and ProQuest with advanced filters for precision.
Use this list to keyword list to refine your searches in databases.
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