The private sector: not enough against piracy. The Chinese presence: to watch
(BRUXELLES2) When the remark comes from an American officer, it is worth the detour. Rear Admiral Terry McKnight recently warned
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Political and defence Europe (by Nicolas Gros-Verheyde)
Month: October 2012
Dutch provide first aid to MV Orna
(B2) The MV Orna, an Emirati freighter, was freed on Saturday (20 October) by Somali pirates. The Dutch ship
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20 Iranian hostages freed by the Sachsen. Pirates released...
(BRUSSELS2) German sailors released on Saturday (20 October) 20 Iranian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates, we learn
Read moreLatest piracy news (October 23, 2012)
(BRUSSELS2) In recent days, hackers have resumed their activities at a slower pace than a year ago.
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Ein, Zwei, Drei… Germany ready to engage in Mali. It's official…
(BRUXELLES2) Initially reluctant to intervene in Mali, the German position is changing rapidly and now very openly. We
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EU Headquarters returns…
(BRUSSELS2) It's an old debate! Questioned during his visit to the headquarters in Ulm – within the framework
Read moreExport to Syria the UNIFIL model deployed in Lebanon
(BRUSSELS2) A plan to train a peacekeeping force of 3 men to be sent to Syria is said to be in preparation
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Djiboutian coast guards in firefighting training
(BRUSSELS2) The crew of the Spanish patrol boat Relampago – which takes part in the EU anti-piracy operation Eunavfor Atalanta – took advantage of
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The French army will acquire 14 Airbus A330 MRTT
(BRUSSELS2) It was on a visit to the very factory where they are produced that the French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le
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Multilayer Exercise 2012: the absolute global approach (Markus Bentler)
(BRUSSELS2 to Potsdam) Considering the many challenges this represented, German General Markus Bentler, Commander-in-Chief of the
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