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AfghanistanPakistan Analysis NATO operation 

NATO's slump during the summer of the Afghan crisis. A hell of a delay in ignition

24th October21th January 2022 Nicolas Gros Verheyde Afghanistan, evacuation, special forces, planning, SHAPE

(B2) Tongues are loosened at the Alliance. And we are beginning to know the reasons for NATO's slump

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News Blog National OPEX Sahel 

Lithuania will reach Takuba with a plane

19th October29th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde C-27 Spartan, special forces, Lithuania, Mali, Takuba Task Force

(B2) After the Estonians and the Czechs already present from the beginning, the Hungarians soon, it is the Lithuanians who

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News Blog National OPEX Sahel 

The Hungarians arrive in Takuba

2th October4th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde special forces, Hungary, Takuba Task Force

(B2) That's it. It's decided. Budapest formally submitted to its parliament this week a proposal to initiate its

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Defense industry Report Land 

High-tech. The special forces push to the imagination

August 27, 202128th October Emmanuelle Stroesser special forces, equipment

(B2) Every two years, at the beginning of July, SOFINS invites special forces from the armed forces to meet for three days to

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News Blog National OPEX Sahel 

Takuba. The Italians operational at the end of the summer. With reconnaissance and Medevac capability

July 24, 2021July 26, 2021 Nicolas Gros Verheyde special forces, helicopters, IOC, Medevac, Mentoring, Takuba Task Force

(B2) Italian participation is confirmed. She will bring valuable capabilities to the Takuba Task Force. For 2022, the Italians

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Analysis Interview National OPEX Sahel 

Behind the scenes of the Takuba task force (Ltt-Col. François)

July 14, 202128th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde FAMA, special forces, Mali, information, Takuba Task Force, ULRI

(B2) Work with the Europeans, cooperation with the Malians, intelligence, planning, operations… Lieutenant-Colonel François in the red beret, from the

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West Africa Analysis Interview EU-CSDP mission 

Mozambique. We must act ! The Europeans will train the special forces (João Gomes Cravinho)

7th May 202128th October Nicolas Gros Verheyde battle groups, EUTM Mozambique, European Peace Facility, Entry force first, special forces

(B2 – exclusive) EU defense ministers on Thursday gave the green light to planning a

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News Blog National OPEX Sahel 

Portuguese in Takuba. A few officers today, more by the end of 2021

7th May 20218th May 2021 Nicolas Gros Verheyde special forces, Joao Cravinho, Portugal, Takuba Task Force

(B2) Two Portuguese officers arrived in Menaka, Task Force HQ Takuba, a week ago The rest of the

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News Blog National OPEX Sahel 

Danes in Takuba in 2022

April 8thApril 9th Nicolas Gros Verheyde Denmark, special forces, Mali, Takuba Task Force

(B2) The Danish government has just confirmed this. The Kingdom of the Little Mermaid will participate well in the task force initiated

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  • [Notebook 21.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 21, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Decryption] At least 2,5 billion euros to boost ammunition production in the EU and delivery to Ukraine March 21, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] 18 countries decide to jointly buy ammunition via the European Defense Agency March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and eight Iranian officials placed under sanctions March 20, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia singled out by the European Parliament March 20, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Confidential] Towards an agreement on ammunition for Ukraine between the 27? (v3) March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. A half-deal on a roadmap March 19, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Joint purchase of 155 mm shells. A text ready to sign on Monday! (v2) March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Nine million euros for the armed forces of North Macedonia March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Confidential] Where is the ammunition debate? The discussion continues between ambassadors March 17, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Analysis] The 500-word rule gives a boost to the European Parliament's emergency resolutions March 17, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [News] Legislation on critical rare materials. The Commission proposal March 16, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Scoop] One year later: the balance sheet of the strategic compass. Good progress, but need to speed up March 16, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [News] Between Israel and the European Union, is the rag burning? Increasingly sensitive debate March 16, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 16.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 16, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Preview] On the agenda of the European Council (23 and 24 March 2023). EU pauses on sanctions March 15, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Decryption] The European Peace Facility modified on three points March 15, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde
  • [Verbatim] Enlargement, the past and the future of the Union! (G. Nauseda) March 14, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser
  • [Notebook 14.03.2023] European geopolitics – Defence. Diplomacy. Crises. Powers March 14, 2023 Emmanuelle Stroesser

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