Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(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
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(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
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(B2) The situation in Gaza is becoming catastrophic. And an immediate humanitarian truce is necessary. The 27 leaders succeeded in expressing a message this Thursday, March 21. In common. For the first time. Warning :
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(B2) The situation in Gaza is becoming catastrophic. The 27s are starting to express it sharply. The heads of state or government should therefore, on Thursday (March 21), call for a ceasefire and sanctions against
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(B2) Control of the embargo towards Libya remains a firm European commitment. But today very far from the radar of international news. The naval and air assets of Operation Irini deployed in the central Mediterranean
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(B2) What some feared is about to happen, with the request for protection made to Russia by the breakaway region of Transnistria, in Moldova. A dangerous three-cushion game, if that
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(B2) Donald Trump's bravado declarations irritate more than they worry, while reinvigorating the allies' ardor for unity. The American campaign is only just beginning. And the Republican candidate has
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(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
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(B2 – exclusive) During the informal meeting of Defense Ministers on Wednesday (January 31), the issue of headquarters and the context of the new maritime operation were discussed. The situation in
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(B2) A little over four months before the election, the European campaign is experiencing its first twist. With the backpedaling of Charles Michel (Renew) whose candidacy had caused a stir in Brussels, provoking
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(B2 – exclusive) Faced with threats from the Houthis on merchant ships, the Europeans are launching a maritime protection and deterrence operation in mid-February 2024. With the desire to distinguish himself from the operation
Read(B2) According to the latest forecasts from the European and French military, the Houthi offensive does not seem ready to end. It could even expand. The means used, mainly aerial, are an additional challenge for the
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(B2) The European proposal for a peace plan to the Israelis and Palestinians is met with refusal from the Israelis. Little surprise. The method chosen by the Israeli minister present in Brussels, however, appears
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(B2) Beneath the appearance of consensus, difficulties are added to the beautiful arrangement envisaged. The choice of headquarters in particular sparks a battle behind the scenes. Very political. If the bickering drags on, the objective of
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(B2) The Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza has already had a notable repercussion at the security level: in the Red Sea. The Houthis, Yemeni rebels supported by Iran, attack merchant ships, forcing Western countries
Read(B2) PSC ambassadors gave their assent on Tuesday (January 16) to the establishment of a European maritime operation in the Red Sea. The 27 are determined to go quickly. Put on the table
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(B2) If the heads of foreign affairs from several Arab countries will be present in Brussels on Monday, with their Israeli counterpart remotely, it would be a first success for European diplomacy. On one condition that
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(B2) In the Red Sea, incidents follow one another. How do the Houthis operate? With what means? Using what tactics? Are they professional? Supported by an external power? What is the effect of attacks
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(B2) The retaliatory strikes carried out by the Americans and British against the Yemeni Houthis are divisive. Both the Allies and the Europeans are hesitant about the strategy to adopt. In many heads emerges the risk of a
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