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In short EU-CSDP mission maritime piracy 

Bahrain, the mecca against maritime piracy

3th May 20193th May 2019 Myrto EUNAVFOR Atalanta, Oil, piracy, Shade

(B2) More than 100 delegates from the forces engaged in the fight against piracy, from international organizations and associations, as well as from private companies

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News Blog Mediterranean sea 

Tense atmosphere off Cyprus. Nicosia calls for help from European diplomacy

15th February 201815th February 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Antonio Tajani, Cyprus, ENI, Italy, Nicos Christoulides, Oil, Roberta Pinotti, Turkey, ZEE, Zephyr, Exclusive economic zone

(B2 with AFP) An Italian ship (the Saipem 12000), which came to explore for gas off the coast of Cyprus, is blocked

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News Blog Aviation Syria 

The Brits take action in Syria. Omar oil field targeted

3th December 2015April 28th Nicolas Gros Verheyde planes, Daech, drone, Airstrikes, ISIS, Michael Fallon, Oil, Reaper, UK, Syria, Tornado

(B2) The House of Commons had barely finished voting (*) when the fighter jet engines were roaring

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Analysis Economy Euro zone Russia Caucasus Ukraine 

The boomerang effect of economic sanctions on Russia

March 13, 20141th May 2014 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Crimea, Economy Euro zone, exports, gas, industry, Oil, Russia, sanctions, Statistics, Ukraine

(BRUSSELS2) The introduction of sanctions by the Europeans against Russia – planned on the agenda of the next Council of

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maritime piracy 

Heading West to the Godetia

30th January 201331th January 2013 Nicolas Gros Verheyde West Africa, Banditry, Belgium, Benin, Maritime Capabilities, Navy, Oil, piracy, USA

(BRUSSELS2) The logistics support ship Godetia (A-960), of the Belgian navy, leaves its home port, Zeebrugge, the week

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In short 

USA and British will defend traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

July 26, 2012July 25, 2019 Damien Kerlouet Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Free circulation, Navy, Oil, UK, USA

(B2) During their meeting in Washington on July 18, the British and American Defense Ministers launched

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News Blog Energy Iran 

Iran deprived of European outlet for its oil

30th June 2012November 24, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Insurance, world trade, South Korea, Economy Euro zone, embargo, exports, Iran, Japan, Nuclear, Oil, sanctions, transportation, UE, USA

(BRUSSELS2) In a few hours, July 1 at midnight, not a drop of Iranian oil will have to enter the Union

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In short Iran 

Sanctions against Iran: who follows the EU in Europe

29th February 201229th February 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Iran, Oil, sanctions

(B2) Half a dozen countries – Croatia, Macedonia/Fyrom, Montenegro, Iceland (candidate countries), Albania, Norway, Liechtenstein

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In short Iran 

Iranian oil embargo: Greece turns to Libya

24th February 201220th June 2012 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Greece, Iran, Libya, Oil, sanctions

(B2) Greece is currently in talks with Libya for its oil supply, confirmed the spokesman of the

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  • [Notebook 03.02.2023] Movements – The men and women who make Europe, and defense 3th February 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Confidential] The Americans, in the background of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue 2th February 2023 Aurelie Pugnet
  • [Notebook 02.02.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers 2th February 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Confidential] The new doctrine of civilian CSDP missions is being put in place. Lack of a Facility 1th February 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Notebook 31.01.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers 31th January 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [News] EPP proposals for European defense in 2024 (v2) 31th January 2023 Aurelie Pugnet
  • [Scoop] The USA admitted to a jump seat at the European Defense Agency. Agreement imminent 30th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Sweden and Finland will wait to join NATO. Turkey blocks despite pressure 30th January 2023 Aurelie Pugnet
  • [Note 28.01.2023] Defense industries – Doctrine, budgets, equipment, companies 28th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Project] Beware of points of vulnerability in the European Parliament! (Arnaud Danjean) 27th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Towards strong support for West African coastal countries. A new kind of mission 27th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Decryption] ITRE and SEDE triple the EDIRPA budget and open it up to non-member states 26th January 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 26.01.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers (v2) 26th January 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Decryption] The Allies will equip a Ukrainian armored brigade. The Leopard Tank Club gets underway 25th January 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Curtain up] The future European space security and defense strategy. Each other's expectations 25th January 2023 Aurelie Pugnet
  • [News] EDIRPA. We need to send a strong signal to the industry, says the IMCO committee 25th January 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 24.01.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers 24th January 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser

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