The Iranian elections from a distance
As most analysts have pointed out recently, the most important element which came to the fore during the electoral unrest in Iran, was the divided political and religious landscape within […]
Publications
Fragile states and the international response: in pursuit of security or development?
In the pursuit of security and development in Africa, more and more reference is being made to the concept of fragile states. This paper explores the meaning of this concept […]
Afghanistan: Strategic war for Europeans, existential conflict for NATO
There is an urgent need to launch national debates (and a European debate) to define the strategic interest in Afghanistan. If we come to the conclusion that our security depends […]
EU’s strategic partnerships lack content
Effective multilateralism is a key principle of European Union foreign policy: only in co-operation with others can the EU’s objectives be achieved peacefully, notably with emerging powers such as Brazil, […]
Time for a European Union grand strategy
One may not be aware of it, but in its 2003 European Security Strategy (ESS) the E.U. has a grand strategy – but only a partial one. Grand strategy is […]
Belgium in the UN Security Council. Reflections on the 2007-2008 membership
In 2007 and 2008, Belgium was once again a privileged observer of the international community’s approach to peace and security, serving as non-permanent member at the UN Security Council. Participating […]