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Nicolas Gros Verheyde November 29, 2018September 11, 2023 Afghanistan. , ISAF, IFAS, Opex, Resolute Support, EU-USA

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

Copy writing August 13, 201222th June 2023 Afghanistan. , ISAF, IFAS, NATO, Rasmussen, Civil representative

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

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Nicolas Gros Verheyde April 21th22th June 2023 Afghanistan. , Communication, IFAS, NATO, Rasmussen

Rasmussen's excessive optimism annoys...

(BRUSSELS2) Week after week, with each incident – serious or less serious – which may arise at any time in

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Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 13, 200922th June 2023 Afghanistan. , ISAF, France, IFAS, Opex, Testimonial

“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

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Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 13, 200922th June 2023 Afghanistan. , Magazine, IFAS, Kunduz, retired

A timetable for withdrawal: the only way to win the war in Afghanistan?

(B2 / analysis) After the bombing of Kunduz, an "unacceptable" bombing according to several foreign ministers of

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Nicolas Gros Verheyde April 2thSeptember 11, 2023 Afghanistan. , cabinet, Spain, FGE, ISAF, France, IFAS, Opex, Police

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

Nicolas Gros Verheyde March 7, 200922th June 2023 Afghanistan. , Di Paola, IFAS, NATO

No NATO has not failed says Admiral Di Paola (NATO)

At least, that's what Italian Admiral Gianpaolo Di Paola, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, defends in the columns of

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Nicolas Gros Verheyde 14th OctoberSeptember 11, 2023 Afghanistan. , bombing, civilians, IHL, ISAF, IFAS, Islam

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

[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
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[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