Tag: Military Alliances
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North Korea
North Korea, driven by historic ties and strategic interests, increases support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Arctic Matryoshka
Russia’s revival of the “bastion defence” concept in the Arctic raises challenges to NATO.
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European Union of Defence
The EPP proposes a dedicated Defense Minister for the EU, facing challenges of defence spending and divergent threat perceptions.
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Navigating Troubled Waters
The article discusses the current security challenges in the Black Sea region. The war in Ukraine has revealed vulnerabilities within NATO, including the lack of a cohesive regional identity and insufficient capabilities of some member states. Steps have been taken since 2022 to address these issues, including the establishment of new battle groups and regional…
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Geostrategic Aircraft Carrier
The paper examines Gotland’s strategic importance amid evolving regional security dynamics, focusing on its potential role in deterring conflict. It discusses the historical context, contemporary security challenges, and Sweden’s military investments on the island. Emphasizing the shift from neutrality to deterrence, it suggests Gotland’s significance in the broader NATO context.
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Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS)
Visionaries of European strategic autonomy have engaged in many initiatives to reduce European dependency on U.S. weapon technology. Most recently, the Future Air Combat Systems (FCAS) project has emerged. The following study will attempt to answer whether projects like FCAS genuinely contribute to the future of European strategic autonomy or simply sell old wine in…
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Armament Supply For Ukraine
Whether Ukraine is supported by arms deliveries or whether this only prolongs a devastating war is a difficult question. Diplomacy does not seem to be able to provide an answer to this. Diplomatic channels – also in connection with arms policy – are essential for Europe and the world.
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The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
The European Sky Shield Initiative – an enhancement of Europe’s air defence or the catalyst for heightened tensions?
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A Reflection of the Defense Industry’s Role in German Security
Key insights from the 22nd Berlin Security Conference, exploring the crucial role of the defence industry in German security.
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Correspondence from the Riga Conference
Which security challenges will Europe face in the coming years? Antonia Pup has attended the Riga Conference and shares her insights.