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News Blog PSDC crisis management

18th January 201818th January 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Bring together defense concepts before a European army? (Bitterlich)

(B2) The word of Joachim Bitterlich is often worth the detour. This former adviser to Helmut Kohl returns, on the site

News Blog Americas Civil protection

September 22, 2017March 31, 2019 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Caribbean. French, Dutch and British join forces. Finally !

(B2) British, French and Dutch have just launched the joint operation to deal with the cascading hurricanes that hit

West Africa - Sahel Blog Analysis Missions Operations

December 17, 2015August 14, 2016 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

The mutual assistance clause triggered by France: assessment one month later (survey)

(B2 – exclusive) A month ago, Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French Minister of Defense, arrived at the Council

Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

March 13, 201415th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

EUFOR Rca bogged down in logistical issues

(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) A new generation conference is to be held this Thursday (March 13) at the Council of the EU to

Central Southern Africa Missions Operations

December 9, 201315th February 2020 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Central African Republic. The Europeans are coming, a little… (Maj2)

(BRUXELLES2 – exclusive) The United Kingdom with its C-17 will have been the first and the fastest alongside the

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 He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government.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