December 22, 2013 – B2 The Daily of Geopolitical Europe

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Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

December 22, 201322th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A new division of labor in Europe?

(BRUSSELS2) The expression “all together in, all together out” often used for operations – in particular by NATO in Afghanistan – seems

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog

December 22, 201328th January 2014 Leonor Hubaut

Reform of the Malian army launched

(BRUSSELS2) The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have initiated their reform. On December 18, 2013, the first meeting of the

Brief blog B2's life

December 22, 2013December 22, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

B2 on LCP – Public Senate

(B2) On LCP / Public Sénat with Ahmed Tazir, a short review of the Defense Summit and the French intervention in

Central Southern Africa

December 22, 201315th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Transall + European C130s mobilized in South Sudan. Last call from London (Maj4)

(BRUSSELS2) After the British and the Americans, we learn that German and Italian as well as Dutch planes carried out

Brief blog PSDC crisis management

December 22, 2013December 14, 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A first communication effort

(BRUSSELS2) This European summit will have been the sign of an initial communication effort. Notable effort when you know the desert

[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 He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government.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