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France withdraws from Timbuktu

(B2) France's disengagement maneuvers in Timbuktu have been completed. It is the last of the three bases, after Kidal

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog Stabilization - Peace

April 6thApril 9th Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Minusma soldiers targeted in Aguelhok, then in Gao (V2)

(B2) Two Chadian peacekeepers and at least ten others were injured Thursday (April 5), in the evening, in a

West Africa - Sahel Reads Weekend

25th May 2015March 2, 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Serval 2013. Cursed discovery. Algerian kerosene and Belgian helicopters

(BRUSSELS2) General Barrera is something of a figure in the French army. After serving in the Balkans (Bosnia,

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog

20th May 201520th May 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Double blow for French special forces in Mali

(B2) French soldiers deployed in northern Mali as part of Operation Barkhane succeeded in “neutralizing” two

West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations Report

March 25, 201422th May 2016 Leonor Hubaut

EUTM Mali: one year later (report)

(BRUSSELS2 – at Camp de Koulikoro) A year ago, few believed in the success of a European mission for the army

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 He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government.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