Diplomacy in Practice
The work introduces the world of diplomacy from a practitioner’s point of view. Rather than listening to what diplomats say they do, the book looks at what they actually do. […]
Publications
Stabilizing the European Continent: Reflections on the future of EU enlargement
Since the decision to accept Croatia as a candidate member in 2011, the debate in the European Union about its enlargement has been rather subdued. But in 2022, after the […]
Al-Shabab in Mozambique: Taking Stock of an Insurgency Under Cover
Since the first attack in October 2017, Mozambique has been confronted with an extremist insurgency called Ansar Al-Sunna Wa Jamma (ASWJ), also known as Al-Shabab (not to be confused with […]
Is Europe Serious About Defense?
Slowly but surely Europeans are getting serious about defense. Military expenditure is trending upward, readiness is being rebuilt, and collective defense has again become the focal point of defense staffs […]
Free rider no more? Belgium and the NATO Madrid Summit
When Paul-Henri Spaak signed the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949, he did so full of confidence and pride. Today, however, the Belgian position in NATO is under great pressure. Our […]
The growing pains of Belgium’s armed forces
Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Belgium’s military leadership was asking for reinvestment in the country’s fighting forces. Ghent University professor and Egmont director Sven Biscop explains why Belgium’s underfunded […]