Commentaries
Trump and the triumph of unreason
“I am so attached to [the cause] in my heart, and I am so convinced that God our Saviour must embrace it as His own cause, that I cannot be […]
European defence / NATO
Publications
The dangerous geopolitics of Populism, and what NATO and the EU can do about it
Undemocratic governments are at risk of creating a geopolitical void in central Europe. By antagonizing fellow European states in NATO and the EU, at a time when the US is […]
Commentaries
Will Trump’s decision on Iran end Europe’s servility?
If anyone doubted the need for an autonomous European foreign policy, Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal must have convinced them. The EU and […]
L’Europe de la défense : donnons une chance à « PESCO »
En activant la Coopération structurée permanente (CSP, mieux connue sous le sigle anglais PESCO), la France, avec l’Allemagne, a repris sonrôle moteur de l’Europe de la défense. Va-t-elle le soutenir […]
Terrorism and counterterrorism in Europe in 2017
The terrorist threat remained critical in Western Europe throughout 2017 and continued to be dominated by jihadi terrorism. 16 attacks struck eight different countries, while more than 30 plots were foiled. This […]
Belgian Defence in 2018: Regeneration time?
The Belgian defence budget for 2018 increases by a factor of 4.7 in commitment credits. Not only does this allow for offsetting the significant investment shortfalls of the previous years, […]