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Ukraine: the charge of the diplomatic brigade
Rather than its adroitness, the Ukrainian crisis highlights the failure of Russian strategy. Published in European Geostrategy, 06 March 2014.
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And what will we do? Towards a European military strategy
Important decisions on Europe’s military capabilities are expected from the December 2013 European Council. But why? What do Europeans actually want to do with their capabilities? The answer to that […]
The EU and its strategic partners
Herman Van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Catherine Ashton have each identified strategic partnerships as a priority axis for their mandate, and most Member States agreed it should top the […]
The impact of the withdrawal from Afghanistan on Russia’s security
ISAF’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 will directly impact the wider region. Not only is there a risk of instability spilling over to Central Asia,but the drawdown will also accelerate […]
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Strategic prudence: The European Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is becoming an important forum for Russia, China and Central Asian states to discuss common concerns and develop joint initiatives. But it also reflects new […]
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We are all Ukrainians
If Ukrainians are ready to die for freedom and democracy, under the EU banner, then we must respond to them loud and clear: ‘We are all Ukrainians’.