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Brief blog Missions Operations

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 Myrtle

Latest news from EU peacekeeping missions – CSDP (June 2019)

(B2) In Niger, security forces are preparing for the African Union summit. In the Gulf

Brief blog Israel Palestine Missions Operations

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Myrtle

Better communication, primary necessity for Palestinian justice

(B2) EU Palestinian Justice and Police Support Mission assists judicial authorities

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog Missions Operations

July 12, 2019July 15, 2019 Myrtle

The European Union and the United Nations join forces in Mali

(B2) The violence raging in central Mali worries both Europeans and UNs. They made that clear during a

Brief blog Gulf Middle East Missions Operations

July 12, 2019April 20th Myrtle

EUAM Iraq, soon engaged in Iraqi Kurdistan?

(B2) Advisors from EUAM Iraq, the European Union's Advice and Assistance Mission in Iraq, visited Erbil in

News Blog Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

July 10, 201915th February 2020 Myrtle

1000 new recruits begin their "all arms" training in the Central African Republic

(B2) Basic all-arms training began on Monday 24 June at the Kassai camps in Bangui and, for

News Blog Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Myrtle

The EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) is recruiting

(B2) The EU Security Sector Reform Advisory Mission in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine)

Brief blog Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

July 6, 2019July 8, 2019 Myrtle

A Finn takes over the reins of EUAM Ukraine

(B2) The Finn Antti Hartikainen took office on July 1 as head of the advisory mission

News Blog Gulf Middle East Missions Operations

July 5, 2019September 11, 2023 Myrtle

An Australian and a Canadian join EUAM Iraq

(B2) Two experts from third countries arrived in Iraq to participate in the European Union advisory mission

East Africa Brief blog Missions Operations maritime piracy

15th June 2019July 9, 2019 Myrtle

The German P3 C Orion leaves the edge. The Surcouf present for a few days

(B2) Maritime patrol P3-Orion departs European counter-piracy operation off Somalia The aircraft

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[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