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Blog Analysis Asia Missions Operations

November 29, 2018September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Afghanistan… When Europe came to the aid of the Americans

(B2) 17 years after the start of NATO's intervention in Afghanistan, it is good to remember… In the

August 13, 201222th June 2023 B2 Writing

A new NATO senior civilian representative in Afghanistan in the fall

(BRUSSELS2) It is a Dutchman who will take the reins of the civil representation of the Atlantic alliance in Afghanistan. The current ambassador

Asia Reads Weekend

September 13, 2009April 23th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

“Kabul Diary” by G. De Larouzière-Montlosier

(BRUXELLES2) This is the story of a Saint-Cyrien, chief of operations of the 1st rifle regiment (heir to the African regiments of which he kept

Blog Analysis Asia Missions Operations

April 2thSeptember 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

NATO seeks to remedy its stalemate in Afghanistan

(BRUSSELS2) Even if other topics are under debate, it is around Afghanistan, where the main military operation of

Asia Brief blog Human rights - IHL

14th October, 2008September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Change of strategy at ISAF in Afghanistan

(B2) ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) in Afghanistan announces that it will henceforth withdraw from the fighting rather than

[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 He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government.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