Trump Age: The implications of adopting an America First Policy Approach [ii]
With Trump’s victory the US’s standing has already been damaged because it is no longer seen as a dependable or predictable partner.
Trump Age: New Possibilities for the New World Order [i]
Appealing to anxieties, Trump called for increased defence expenditures that could easily make the U.S. burden more lopsided than ever relative to allies.
Major General Skeates: Lets face it – We are living in Uncertain Times
The Commander of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Major General Stuart Skeates stated that the threats that we face around the world are very significant and in many respects they are very novel.
Turkish Officers at NATO seek asylum
Following the July failed military coup in Turkey many Turkish officers posted at NATO now seek asylum in fear of their lives.
Rasmussen: Sanctions Against Russia should be Extended to 12 months
Sanctions against Russia should be extended for at least 12 months, so that Russia would not have the opportunity to utilise the discussion within the EU in its favour.
Kasparov: Trump would be a Gift from Heaven for Putin
“Putin needs to spread chaos. Trump with his talks about how NATO is unnecessary, how everyone should pay for himself, plays into Putin’s cards”, says Garry Kasparov.
The role of the Warsaw Summit in Armenia – Georgia Security Ties
NATO’s push to reinforce the resilience and sovereignty of Ukraine and Georgia could provide an opportunity for a joint military engagement of the secondary partners – Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Dealing with the Access – Denial Challenge in Europe
The A2/AD discussion is very useful because it highlights that, yes, overall NATO is superior, but that its forces are in the wrong place and at often too low a readiness.
The Role of German Power in post Brexit Europe [II]
Germany doesn’t need a new cold war, it needs Russia to help resolve the conflict in the Middle East and end the flow of migrants heading for Europe.
Bratislava: Defence and Security cooperation in Europe and the Franco-German plan
The informal EU summit in Bratislava is expected to tackle security-related matters, building on the Franco-German initiative.
A2/AD explained in three minutes [vid]
What is A2/AD or Anti Access Area Denial?
Living in Molenbeek – Working for NATO
Molenbeek is the part of Brussels which has been in the news frequently since the tragic attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015.
Cold War Is Good, Says Russian Analyst
Russian military analyst Pavel Felgenhauer says that the opinion differences between the West and Russia are insurmountable.
