Decisive elections in the DRC
In December 2023, general elections are supposed to be held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a tense political and security environment. This paper tries to assess current […]
Publications
Strategic priorities for the Russian PMC WAGNER: geopolitics, propaganda and mercenary business
The activities of a Private Military Company (PMC) traditionally involve 3 other parties: the Contracting State (which enters into a contract with the PMC and defines the mission), the Territorial […]
On the Necessity of Defending Belgian Interests in Outer Space
Outer space is becoming increasingly important for modern societies. At the same time, space is being transformed from a relatively benign environment to an operational and warfighting domain. NATO has […]
EU Ukraine Strategy should include the Eurasian Spine
The European Union needs to raise its head above the parapet to scan the geopolitical horizon to be able to deal more effectively with a number of key threats. This […]
External publications
Who is afraid of the Inflation Reduction Act?
At their 9 February meeting in Brussels, European leaders discussed how to respond to US President Joe Biden’s latest climate bill. The EU new strategic industrial policy and European Commission […]
China’s 14th National People’s Congress: No Ordinary Cups of Tea
Compared to the periods of imperial rule that precede it, the Song dynasty government (960–1279) was more autocratic than any Chinese government had been. Under a growing Mongolian threat to […]