Simultaneous attacks across Mali reveal a tactical convergence between jihadist and separatist groups, exposing the limits of Russia-backed security efforts. Fragmented alliances, weak external support and deep grievances are driving a more volatile conflict, with civilians...
' The Middle East at war: Regional (dis)order, global repercussions, and EU options' is a series of close-door workshops examining the strategic, political, economic and security repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East. The series aim to inform EU policy discussions and...
Russia faces rising economic and military strain. The Kremlin may muddle through, or opt to escalate if it senses time is running out. Europe should not be deterred and must strengthen preparedness and support for Ukraine to contain Russia effectively.
In an in-depth interview with Marianne (in French), Alice Ekman noted that China's position has become much clearer since the start of the war in Ukraine....
The fact that Russia has dramatically ramped up its nuclear threats against the West in recent years means that nuclear deterrence remains a powerful tool in...
Rutte's personal chemistry with Trump may help ease tensions, but it is unlikely to resolve the fundamental issues, explained Giuseppe Spatafora to Contexte as...
Speaking to Euronews, Caspar Hobhouse noted that, in theory, the US–Iran ceasefire should support European growth prospects, allowing prices to return to pre...
Luigi Scazzieri and Giuseppe Spatafora's Commentary, 'Assessing the damage: What the Iran war really means for Europe’s defence' was cited in a Bloomberg...
Speaking at CIDOB's War and Peace in the 21st Century conference in Barcelona last week, our Director Steven Everts argued that the problem with European...
"We still do not know how realistic a full US withdrawal from NATO is, but it remains unlikely," cautioned Giuseppe Spatafora in an interview with the New Union...
