Poland’s Security Priority and Its Implications for the Netherlands
Poland began its presidency of the Council of the European Union in January with inter-EU tensions in the horizon and on the verge of Donald Trump entering his second term in office but what could this presidency mean for the Dutch nation?
The End of NATO? How a European Defense Union Could Redefine NATO
With the geopolitical landscape of Europe rapidly changing, the European Union is boldly moving to reshape its defense strategy.
‘In Dire Straits’: The Challenges Faced by the EU Naval Operation in the Red Sea
Will the EU’s efforts at restoring safe passage in the Red Sea succeed or will it highlight the structural weaknesses of joint European security policy?
Serbia’s Lucrative Global Arms Trade: A Glimpse Into its Secrecy, Scheme, and Double-Edged Sword
By leveraging its relatively robust military industry, Serbia has managed to covertly capitalise on its arms exports for lucrative and geopolitical motives. With international pressure growing against Serbia, partly as a consequence of its own gaffes, the question arises as to whether such lucrative endeavors will persist to be politically worthwhile.
Retreat in Ukraine, Escalation in Moldova: Time for a European Armoury?
As the Russian offensive in Ukraine picks up pace and the European leaders have conflicting views on supporting the defenders in Kyiv, trouble brews up in Moldova. What’s NATO’s next move?
Sticks and Stones: The Dire State of Italian (and European) Armaments Production
The war in Ukraine pushes Europeans to embrace their guns. But what about those who gave up theirs?
