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West Africa - Sahel Brief blog Missions Operations

July 2, 2021September 11, 2023 B2 Writing

A Swedish patrol targeted by fire in Takuba

(B2) The soldiers were on a routine mission when they were "targeted by high caliber fire" on Wednesday evening (30

Brief blog Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

November 15, 2019November 25, 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

No shooting in or around Koda confirms EUMM Georgia

(B2) The European Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) could not confirm the allegations of shooting at Koda or

November 11, 2015November 13, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The Leopold I trains in shooting off Souda

(B2 off Crete) The Belgian frigate Leopold I (F-930) completed its training today before joining the

News Blog Russia Caucasus Ukraine

November 27, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

OSCE monitors under fire in eastern Ukraine

(BRUSSELS2) OSCE monitors in eastern Ukraine came under fire from a grenade launcher and automatic weapons

News Blog Russia Caucasus Ukraine

November 12, 2014November 12, 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

OSCE drones grounded in eastern Ukraine (update)

(BRUSSELS2) OSCE drones are currently grounded in eastern Ukraine. Lamberto Zannier, the general secretary of

Brief blog maritime piracy

September 29, 2014March 2, 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Pirates still in action in the eastern Indian Ocean?

(B2) A merchant ship was “approached” by suspected pirates on Thursday (September 25) east of the Ocean

News Blog Israel Palestine Police Terrorism

25th May 20146th January 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Brussels attack. A cold, determined man (Shift)

(BRUSSELS2) The first images publicly released by the Belgian federal police on the author of the attack at the Jewish museum in Brussels,

News Blog Missions Operations Russia Caucasus Ukraine

December 4, 20128th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Near South Ossetia, the hotline is heating up

(BRUSSELS2) A new incident along the “administrative border” with South Ossetia has alerted observers

[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