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Operation Artemis: ten lessons for history

(B2) In 2003, Operation Artémis put an end to the crisis then raging in Ituri, in the north-east of the Republic

Blog Analysis EU Defense (Doctrine)

March 28, 2017April 2th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Poland slams the door of the Eurocorps, out of political resentment. A strategic mistake (V2)

(B2) Readers of B2 pro (read: Carnet 24.03.2017) were the first to hear about it. The information is now official and

Central Southern Africa Blog Analysis Missions Operations

20th January 201415th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Who will participate in the EUFOR RCA Bangui mission? The dot (SHIFT8)

(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) According to the latest survey carried out by B2, at least 7 countries should contribute to the new operation

Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

16th January 201415th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The EUFOR RCA mission will remain centered on Bangui. France Nation-Framework (MAJ)

(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) A new meeting of the EU military committee should be held today (or tomorrow) to refine the

Business News EU Defense (Doctrine)

November 27, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

[Verbatim] The German coalition defines its program. Reinforced CFSP and European cooperation

(B2) The grand Christian Democratic (CDU-CSU) / Social Democratic (SPD) coalition is taking shape. A final draft agreement of 177 pages was

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23th October, 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

A framework nation on capability projects. A German idea

(BRUSSELS2 at NATO) German Defense Minister De Maizière, whose last appearance at NATO as

[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