
The Great Game for the Arctic
As Trump revives his push for Greenland and Russia expands its Arctic presence, has Europe underestimated the region’s strategic importance?
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Marine Le Pen takes aim at the judiciary
Le Pen again slammed what she called a “political decision” in last night’s televised address

The problems with European Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The coalition of the willing has raised unrealistic expectations about its support for Ukraine, setting itself up for failure. To build a credible deterrent and contain Russia, Europeans and partners must revise their approach and help Trump strengthen his negotiating position

US keeps NATO allies in the dark on Russia relations
“We don’t talk about it,” one source told Euractiv

Greece unveils 12-year defense plan
Policies aim to modernize military forces while strengthening the local armaments sector
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Entente cordial – airport style
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A French regional airport is about to experience what is called “a turning point in its history.”
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Will Germany’s new government tackle the key economic challenges?
Monday, March 31, 2025
Germany faces a host of challenges, necessitating a strategic vision that strengthens growth and charts a path to future prosperity
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Brief history of ballistic missile defense and current programs in the United States
Friday, March 28, 2025
A Brief History of Ballistic Missile Defense.Adapted from "The Persistence of the Missile Defense Illusion," presented at a conference in Como, Italy, 2-4 July 1998
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Trump’s Two Grave Geostrategic Errors
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Russian LNG imports into the EU increased by almost 20 percent last year
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Trade in LNG started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine but has since increased sharply

The case for Europe
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Europe has the resources and ideas to grow stronger, but domestic challenges hinder their implementation. Achieving Europe’s strategic autonomy requires a radical shift in defense, security, and economic integration

Trump’s antics open way to an EU-led global rulebook re-think
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
There’s little international consensus in these times of turmoil, but the one thing everyone seems agreed on is that the post-World War 2 rules-based global order is finished
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In Trump’s world, Europeans need their own sphere of influence
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power has marked the resurgence of dividing the world into spheres of influence, leaving Europe at risk of being sidelined. Europeans must assert their influence by taking a firm stance on Ukraine and investing in the informational space.
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Seventeen EU countries not ready to cut China 5G dependence
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
One decision by the Chinese Communist Party, with its deep ties to Huawei, could cripple Germany’s economy, triggering a widespread disruption across the entire EU
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Why the EU can’t afford to overlook Soft Power
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As Europe builds up its military ambitions in a world driven by hard power, it must not neglect the strategic influence of soft power in shaping international affairs and relations with the Global South
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EU diplomats suggest doubling military aid for Ukraine this year
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The European Union should be prepared to go as far as doubling its military aid to Ukraine this year to 40 billion euros
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European defence: finally some money, but what comes next?
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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