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Blog Analysis Russia Caucasus Ukraine

21th October, 201822th October, 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The war in Ukraine, interesting lessons

(B2) The conflict in eastern Ukraine is “interesting” in terms of feedback. This slightly forgotten conflict

11th January 201811th January 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Germany. US tanks caught in the act of not respecting the highway code. The police intervene

(B2) This is information unearthed by my German colleague Thomas Wiegold. German traffic police blocked Wednesday

Blog Analysis Borders Immigration Asylum Gulf Middle East

17th February 2016September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Turkish jigger

(B2) Russian and Turkish bombardments continue in northern Syria. But, invariably, the former arouse condemnations from

Blog Analysis Report Russia Caucasus Ukraine

December 9, 201418th June 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The fighting in eastern Ukraine. A reality less simple than appearance

(BRUSSELS2 back from kyiv) In a very rehearsed discourse, the Ukrainian authorities often skilfully leave aside certain aspects,

News Blog Russia Caucasus Ukraine

August 31, 201423th February 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

NATO wants to trigger new awareness of Russian danger in Ukraine

(BRUXELLES2) The event was intended to make as much noise as possible at a politically key moment. The revelation by NATO of photos

News Blog Missions Operations

August 28, 201431th May 2018 B2 Writing

Latest news from EU peacekeeping missions (CSDP) – summer 2014

(B2) During the summer, missions and operations to maintain peace or consolidate the rule of law

July 21, 2013July 22, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Napoleonic tradition respected in Brussels

(BRUSSELS2) The Napoleonic tradition was well respected in Brussels. To celebrate the enthronement of the new King Philippe, 101 strokes of

November 18, 2012November 19, 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Dutch (and German?) Patriots in Turkey

(BRUSSELS2) The Netherlands could send Patriot air defense batteries to Turkey as part of a mission to

[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