October 3, 2012 – B2 The Daily of Geopolitical Europe

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News Blog Gulf Middle East

3th October, 2012September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Emergency meeting on Syria, bd Leopold (Maj2)

(BRUXELLES2) It's a crisis meeting, as the organization has seen little in recent weeks. The Syrian conflict has

Brief blog Israel Palestine Missions Operations

3th October, 201217th May 2015 B2 Writing

Protecting VIPs, Palestinian officers on an “internship” in Paris

(BRUSSELS2) Three senior Palestinian officers from the Guards and Protection Police Unit (PGUs) have just returned from a stay

Asia Confidential EU diplomacy

3th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

[Confidential] Chantilly cream for Afghanistan

(BRUSSELS2) The initiative was discreetly dissipated (*). But it is not the subject of much communication. And for good reason… Since

Brief blog EU Defense (Doctrine)

3th October, 20123th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Rasmussen until summer 2014

(BRUSSELS2) This is no surprise to anyone. And for those who still read this blog (and the B2 Club)

Business News Aviation

3th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Poland adds around XNUMX helicopters to its basket

(BRUSSELS2) The Polish Ministry of Defense has announced that it wants to buy 70 transport helicopters, and not 26 as

B2 ARMED Brief blog

3th October, 20124th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A French Mirage crashes near Luxeuil. At the controls a Taiwanese (maj2)

(BRUSSELS2) An Air Force Mirage 2000-5 from the Luxeuil air base — the BA116 — which was performing

decryption air defense

3th October, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

[Decryption] Between Russians and NATO, the dialogue of the deaf on the anti-missile shield continues

(Credit: Security & Defense Agenda) (BRUSSELS2) Last week, a round table was held in the European Parliament on

[Interview] ASPIDES. A purely defensive operation that solves nothing. Forgotten geopolitical issues (Pascal Ausseur, FMES) April 8th
(B2) For Admiral Pascal Ausseur who heads the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, the maritime operation launched by the Europeans in the Red Sea and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is not entirely justified , nor at
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[News] In the Red Sea, 68 ships escorted by Aspides. First assessment after seven weeks April 8th
(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
Olivier Jehin
[News] Eurocorps head dismissed. For violation of defense secrecy March 27, 2024
(B2) Polish General Gromadziński is no longer the head of the European Corps. He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government. With immediate effect. Reason
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Portrait] Three new heads of CSDP missions in Georgia, Palestine and Somalia March 26, 2024
(B2) The COPS ambassadors approved this Tuesday, March 26, the appointment of three heads of mission. A French woman in Georgia In Georgia, the appointment of General Bettina Boughani is confirmed, as of
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Report] Steadfast Defender 24: the clear message of the return of major NATO maneuvers March 10, 2024
(B2 in Poland) The Allies are engaged in exercises on a scale not seen since the end of the Cold War. 90 soldiers and an entire arsenal engaged in maneuvers crossing numerous countries,
Romain Mielcarek
[Exclusive] Create a special fund dedicated to European defense? An idea to explore 23th February 2024
(B2) Between a European Peace Facility stuck by German difficulties and a tight budget at community level, a third way could emerge to support the rise of the manufacturing industry.
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Decryption] Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides officially established (v3) 8th February 2024
(B2 - exclusive) Objective, modes of action, area of operation, commands, budget, coordination, intelligence... the main elements of the new European operation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are now known . Text explanations. Validated
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Military support for Ukraine. Between Paris and Berlin, like zests of nuance. kyiv as referee? 2th February 2024
(B2) At the end of the European Council, we were able to witness a detailed exchange, via press conferences, between the German Chancellor and the French President. Subliminal messages were passed
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] The semi-failure of the European plan to deliver heavy munitions to Ukraine 31th January 2024
(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
Nicolas Gros Verheyde