European armaments in the French White Paper
Published on by Daniel FiottHow is the European military-industrial base articulated in the French Defence White Paper? Is it still central to French interests, or increasingly less important?
European Geostrategy
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French Defence White Paper: national interests
Published on by Daniel Fiott
What does the 2013 French Defence White Paper mean for European armaments cooperation? What is preventing the creation of a European military-industrial base?
New report on European military capabilities
Published on by James Rogers
The European Union Institute for Security Studies publishes a new report on the future of European armed forces. Can Europeans remain militarily powerful in the third decade of the twenty-first century?
The 2013 French Defence White Paper
Published on by Luis Simón
What does the new French Defence White Paper hold in store for French and European military power? Does it promise to maintain France as a global military power, or render the country a regional actor?
Interview with Benoit Gomis
Published on by James Rogers and Benoit Gomis
In the eighth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, James Rogers speaks to Benoit Gomis about the British-French Alliance, the French-led operation in Mali and the future of London-Paris relations.
Interview with Jamie Shea (Part 2)
Published on by Daniel Fiott and Jamie Shea
In this seventh interview in European Geostrategy’s series, Daniel Fiott speaks to Jamie Shea, the Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the Emerging Challenges Division, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Interview with Robert Cooper
Published on by Daniel Fiott and Robert Cooper
In the sixth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, Daniel Fiott speaks to Robert Cooper about the European Security Strategy, European enlargement, British relations with the rest of the European Union, and ‘neo-idealism’ as a foreign policy mindset.
Geopolitics, Britain and ‘Europe’
Published on by James Rogers and Luis Simón
Many Conservatives in the United Kingdom want their country to leave the European Union. They are dangerously wrong. The reason for continued British participation in the European project is decidedly geopolitical, not only economic. Here is why…
The nEUROn neurosis
Published on by Daniel Fiott
Do remotely-piloted aircraft offer Europeans a ’silver bullet’ weapon to press down their foes? Or can they only be used in conjunction with a new strategy? What sort of strategic thinking is needed to ensure that such new air systems are used optimally during future European military operations?
Interview with Richard Whitman
Published on by James Rogers and Richard Whitman
In the fifth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, James Rogers speaks to Richard Whitman about the Financial Crisis’ impact on European integration, European enlargement, British relations with the rest of the European Union, and demographic changes within the European Union’s Member States.
French Defence White Paper: national interests
Published on by Daniel FiottWhat does the 2013 French Defence White Paper mean for European armaments cooperation? What is preventing the creation of a European military-industrial base?
New report on European military capabilities
Published on by James RogersThe European Union Institute for Security Studies publishes a new report on the future of European armed forces. Can Europeans remain militarily powerful in the third decade of the twenty-first century?
The 2013 French Defence White Paper
Published on by Luis SimónWhat does the new French Defence White Paper hold in store for French and European military power? Does it promise to maintain France as a global military power, or render the country a regional actor?
Interview with Benoit Gomis
Published on by James Rogers and Benoit GomisIn the eighth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, James Rogers speaks to Benoit Gomis about the British-French Alliance, the French-led operation in Mali and the future of London-Paris relations.
Interview with Jamie Shea (Part 2)
Published on by Daniel Fiott and Jamie SheaIn this seventh interview in European Geostrategy’s series, Daniel Fiott speaks to Jamie Shea, the Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the Emerging Challenges Division, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Interview with Robert Cooper
Published on by Daniel Fiott and Robert CooperIn the sixth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, Daniel Fiott speaks to Robert Cooper about the European Security Strategy, European enlargement, British relations with the rest of the European Union, and ‘neo-idealism’ as a foreign policy mindset.
Geopolitics, Britain and ‘Europe’
Published on by James Rogers and Luis SimónMany Conservatives in the United Kingdom want their country to leave the European Union. They are dangerously wrong. The reason for continued British participation in the European project is decidedly geopolitical, not only economic. Here is why…
The nEUROn neurosis
Published on by Daniel FiottDo remotely-piloted aircraft offer Europeans a ’silver bullet’ weapon to press down their foes? Or can they only be used in conjunction with a new strategy? What sort of strategic thinking is needed to ensure that such new air systems are used optimally during future European military operations?
Interview with Richard Whitman
Published on by James Rogers and Richard WhitmanIn the fifth of European Geostrategy’s interview series, James Rogers speaks to Richard Whitman about the Financial Crisis’ impact on European integration, European enlargement, British relations with the rest of the European Union, and demographic changes within the European Union’s Member States.