Tag: Military Alliances
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Stoltenberg Out, Rutte In
What can be expected from Mark Rutte as NATO’s new Secretary General? This article examines Rutte’s thirteen years as Dutch prime minister, marked by crisis management and coalition-building, qualities now essential for NATO. With tensions escalating from Russia, China, and within NATO itself, Rutte’s diplomatic skills and pragmatic approach to international relations are crucial. Despite…
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NATO Aspirations
The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.
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In the Shadow of Ballots
Main Question: How will the 2024 US election impact EU security and transatlantic relations? Argument: A Harris win would likely strengthen NATO and US-EU cooperation, pushing Europe towards more responsibility in defense. A Trump victory could weaken NATO, increase US isolationism, and embolden nationalist movements in the EU. Conclusion: The EU must prepare to enhance…
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The Turkish-Iraqi Security Agreement
The 2024 Turkish-Iraqi security agreement boosts military collaboration, challenges Iran’s influence, and raises concerns about Turkey’s sway in Iraq.
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The EU’s Role as a Security Actor and its Impact on its Identity
As global security threats rise, the EU is at a crossroads between upholding its liberal roots or embracing defence.
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The European Army
The European Army regularly appears in European defence discourse as a solution that would solve the troubles that the EU has had in it´s defence sector. This article aims to discuss the challenges that a European army would create and aims to answer the question if the idea of a European Army would be able…
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The Time has Come to “Europeanise” NATO
The relationship between the United States (US) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is often fantasised about by Europeans, who are quick to confound US defence with NATO. However, we should consider NATO in the same way as the Americans – a European regional organisation in which the United States participate.
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5 Reasons Why Mark Rutte is Not the Right One to Lead NATO
NATO cannot afford to be run by a political leader who is not sufficiently experienced in shaping international security policy.
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The Significance of the Japan-US Alliance amid the Evolving World Order
The USA-Japan alliance aims to balance China’s power and address the Russia-Ukraine war, ensuring peace and security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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Flying the Flag
The EU’s role in Indo-Pacific security is evolving, marked by updated strategies and increased naval engagement to address emerging threats.