Na de drone met explosieven in Leipzig: zijn we in België opgewassen tegen dit soort agressies? ‘Er zijn honderden mogelijke doelwitten in ons land’
With the opinion of Marc Thys.
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How America’s Adversaries Have Stopped Fighting Alone
The NATO summit in Ankara was absorbed by questions about the American commitment to the alliance, rather than by efforts to counter the adversaries arrayed against it. While the U.S. and its allies remain consumed with one internal crisis after another, their adversaries continue to deepen cooperation with one another.
With the opinion of Ariane Tabatabai, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and John Drennan, Visiting Fellow, Europe in the World Programme, Egmont Institute.
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De eerste beelden tonen zelden de volledige kaart: ook in Ceuta is de situatie minder eenvoudig dan ze lijkt
With the opinion of Michelle Haas.
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What would the EU trade war with China look like?
Jasper Roctus, a fellow at the Egmont Institute, said his optimism has steadily faded over recent months. “We don’t see even the slightest of the olive branches at the moment.”
With the opinion of Jasper Roctus.
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EU enlargement can still go in very different directions
“I do not believe there is a direct link between a possible victory for the Rassemblement National and a complete halt to enlargement,” Gargano warns. “Such an outcome could equally arise under other political leaderships.”
With the opinion of Maria Gargano.
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Ebola Thrives in DR Congo’s Chaos. The World May Soon Pay the Price
The presence of armed conflict and armed groups has indeed made the response more complicated: it makes the tracking of those infected much more difficult. Fragmented territorial control and competing authorities also makes this more difficult. The M23 rebel group (supported by Rwanda) tries to use Ebola to showcase its governance model; by attempting to show it is more effective. This creates a risk for underreporting.
With the opinion of Kristof Titeca.
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Strategic Autonomy: interview
Europe possesses economic strength, diplomatic influence, and shared interests. What is often lacking is strategic consistency. Sven Biscop explains why Europe must learn to act like a great power – without abandoning its values.
With the opinion of Sven Biscop.
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« Tout le monde a peur de mourir » : la lutte pour recruter des soldats en Ukraine tourne à la violence
la Russie a une population beaucoup plus nombreuse, et dans une guerre d’usure, le temps joue pour elle. L’Ukraine doit donc puiser dans ses réserves humaines, même par la force, pour compenser son désavantage démographique. Chaque mois, des milliers d’hommes sont envoyés au front pour colmater les brèches, souvent sans préparation adéquate.
With the opinion of Joris Van Bladel.
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Europa legt perfecte wegen aan tussen een kopermijn in Chinese handen en een haven in Chinese handen, met Europees geld
Paradoxaal genoeg kan een project dat bedoeld is om de Chinese invloed te verminderen, deze in de praktijk juist versterken.
With the opinion of Erik Kennes and Rui Verde.
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