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6th October, 2015September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Bombardment of Kunduz. The US military varies in its versions. Its reliability wavers

(B2) The US military seems really embarrassed by the Kunduz bombing of the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital. The

April 3th28th October, 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Angela: “never without my Antonov”!

(BRUSSELS2) Angela Merkel did not proclaim it from the rooftops, nor François Hollande (during their joint conference yesterday on

Asia Reads Weekend

19th May 2013April 23th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The necessary eye of the psychiatrist in Afghanistan

(BRUXELLES2) The book was published a few months ago. But I hadn't taken the time to read.

November 13, 201222th June 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Allen jumps, NATO jumps

(BRUSSELS2) American General John Allen, head of the International Assistance and Security Force in Afghanistan (ISAF), should not

News Blog Asia EU Defense (Doctrine)

11th October, 201222th June 2023 B2 Writing

The Allied high command changes hands, that of the ISAF also

(BRUSSELS2) American General John Allen will take up the post of Supreme Commander of the Forces of the Atlantic Alliance (SACEUR). The

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September 17, 201222th June 2023 B2 Writing

Taliban attack on Camp Bastion grounds eight planes

(BRUSSELS2) Camp Bastion, located in the unstable province of Helmand (south), was this weekend the target of one of the

Blog Analysis Asia

September 14, 201222th June 2023 B2 Writing

Philip Hammond evokes an acceleration of the withdrawal from Afghanistan

(BRUSSELS2) His Gracious Majesty's troops could withdraw from Afghanistan earlier than expected, according to Philip

September 11, 201222th June 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The perpetrator of the Uzbin ambush shot down in a NATO raid

(BRUSSELS2) The news was communicated today, the anniversary of the 11/09 attack, by the NATO stabilization force

Aviation Brief blog

18th June 20128th May 2014 B2 Writing

Norway buys its first two F-35s thanks to the withdrawal from Afghanistan

(B2) Norway announced on Friday (June 15) the purchase of the first two F-35 fighters following the agreement of the Americans, received

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(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
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[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,
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[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.
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[Decryption] Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides officially established (v3) 8th February 2024
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[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
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[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
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