March 2023 - B2 The Blog of Geopolitical Europe

Analysis National Defense Doctrine

[Editorial] Switzerland: butter, butter money and the countess as a bonus

March 26, 2023March 31, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde No comment arms export, Neutrality, Switzerland

(B2) Switzerland is developing an arms industry for export, wants to get closer to NATO but prohibits any re-export of arms

Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

[Analysis] Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, European solidarity plays out. National interests too!

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde No comment Armies, European Peace Facility, European funding

(B2) The war in Ukraine was a wake-up call, a lifesaver for many states. They initiated the modernization of

In short Russia Caucasus Ukraine

[In short] Poland and Slovakia equip Ukrainian forces with Mig-29s

March 18, 2023March 19, 2023 Copy writing No comment Fighters aircrafts, Ukraine War 2023, MIG 29

(B2) The Allies have taken the plunge. They are going to deliver fighter planes to enable Ukraine to

Analysis diplomacy

[Analysis] The Global South is gradually breaking away. Europe destabilized?

March 17, 2023March 18, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde No comment Conflicts, CFSP

(B2) Is Europe losing its touch? Does it still have a role to play, particularly in Africa or

Analysis National Defense Doctrine Russia Caucasus Ukraine

[Reflection] Another lesson from the conflict in Ukraine for European armies

March 5, 2023March 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde No comment C2, Ukraine War 2022, logistics, information

(B2) Among the lessons learned from the conflict (artillery, drones, mass effect, etc.), few dwell on the organization of armies. But it is

In short EU-CSDP mission Indian Ocean

[In short] An Atalanta patrol seizes a ton of narcotics in the Indian Ocean

March 4, 2023March 15, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde No comment Drugs, EUNAVFOR Atalanta

(B2) A total of 1087,5 kg of various narcotics were seized on two dhows, which did not display any national flag.