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Nicolas Gros Verheyde April 18thApril 24th Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Espionnage, arms exports, CRANE, Czech Republic

Russian GRU services implicated in the explosion of arms warehouses in the Czech Republic

(B2) The explosions of two warehouses in Vrbětice in 2014 are believed to be due to the Russian secret services accuses the Czech government.

Blog Analysis Defense industry

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 18th December 201929th January 2020 Budget cuts, arms exports, European Defense Fund, Frontex, MFF 2021-2027, Military mobility

The patched European Defense Fund. Is it serious doctor?

(B2) The Finnish Presidency's proposal (negotiating box) for the budgetary framework (MFF) for the future seven years (2021-2027) has

News Blog Armaments (export, disarmament)

Romain Mielcarek April 16thApril 16th Caesar, War crimes, arms exports, France, Yemen

Yemen: Disclose journalists demonstrate French double talk on arms sales to the coalition

(B2) The young NGO dedicated to investigative journalism Disclose published on Monday (April 15) its first investigation into

Blog Analysis Military cooperation (projects)European policy

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 22th January 20193th February 2019 mutual assistance clause, United Nations Security Council, Franco-German couple, EU Defense, arms exports, Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

The five hidden beauties of the Franco-German Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle

(B2) After a few general points, the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle should be read carefully. This one conceals some hidden beauties that deserve attention,

Blog Analysis Armaments (export, disarmament)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde November 12, 2018November 29, 2018 Saudi Arabia, arms exports, France, United Kingdom, Regional stability

France remains at the top of European exports to Saudi Arabia for 2017

(B2 – exclusive) The latest EU report on arms exports (not yet published, but

Blog Analysis Armaments (export, disarmament)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 24th October22th June 2023 Saudi Arabia, arms exports, France

Who in Europe is exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia? Is Paris a privileged partner of Ryad?

(B2) According to the latest figures compiled by the European Union in its 19th Arms Export Licensing Report, for the year

Blog Analysis Armaments (export, disarmament)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 23th October15th February 2020 Saudi Arabia, arms exports, fact checking, Q&A

Khashoggi case. Are Europeans required to stop exporting arms to Saudi Arabia?

(B2) Europeans dabble in imposing suspension of arms exports to Saudi Arabia after journalist Jamal's assassination

Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 13th February 201822th January 2023 duplication, Magazine, arms exports, Kay Bailey Hutchison, NATO-EU, Protectionism, USA

The USA scolding Europe. When the cowboy pulls his gun, should we be afraid?

(B2) In matters of European defence, the Americans have a totally contradictory and frustrated vision. At least in appearance… A

Blog Analysis Gulf Middle East

Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 26, 2015September 11, 2023 planes, arms exports, helicopters, Latakia, ONU, Russia, Syria

Russian and American allies objectives in Syria

(B2) The appearance of Daesh as the ultimate threat has transformed the situation in the Middle East. Despite appearances, Russians and

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[Alert] Joe Biden launches the debate on post-Gaza. Possible sanctions against Israeli settlers November 18, 2023
(B2) In an opinion published in the Washington Post this Saturday (November 18), the American president sets the stage for the aftermath of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. But above all, he threatens extremist settlers with sanctions by
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Interview] Brexit, Putin, Middle East, Rule of law, Unanimity, High Representative… Jean Asselborn lets loose November 18, 2023
(B2) Just before his departure from the Luxembourg government, Jean Asselborn, the dean of foreign policy among Europeans, agreed to share with us the fruit of his experience. Twenty years of holding the handle
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[Verbatim] Warning Danger! Europe still lives in the age of innocence (Nathalie Loiseau) November 14, 2023
(B2) In front of a selected audience of soldiers, researchers, experts in geopolitics, students, Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons/Renew), delivered a vibrant appeal to Europeans to become aware of their assets - democracy, prosperity, peace -, assets
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] A European defense, still nowhere to be found (Defence interviews) November 2, 2023
(B2) Despite growing tensions on the world stage, the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, European defense remains a mirage. The Atlantic Alliance is strengthening. And the Europeans always show up
Olivier Jehin
[In brief] In the absence of a rapid European possibility, Armenia will be armed by France 24th October
(B2) Ground-air defense, radars, enhanced cooperation, training... France promises Armenia all its military support. Support which overcomes the difficulty at European level of triggering significant and rapid aid under the
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[In brief] During the war in Ukraine, trade with Russia continues 24th October
(B2) Despite the war in Ukraine, imports of certain Russian special metals, such as titanium and aluminum, continue. To the greatest benefit of the oligarchs close to power, denounces a journalistic investigation. The main players in
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] Von der Leyen's media coup in Israel: a real institutional coup? 15th October
(B2) The President of the European Commission committed a major political blunder on Friday (October 13). A diplomatic mistake and an institutional error. But above all a strategic error which could undermine all
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Reportage] In Toledo, Ukrainian soldiers in combat training and against IEDs September 3, 2023
(B2 - exclusive) Without fanfare, Spain continues training Ukrainian soldiers. More than 3000 have already been trained. Mainly within its infantry academy in Toledo. Express, practical and intense training to which B2
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] ASAP, ammunition plan. Schizophrenia pushed to its climax 11th June 2023
(B2) The censorship of several major provisions of the European Commission's project aimed at boosting the production of munitions is surprising in more than one way. The proposed act of support for the production of
Olivier Jehin