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F-35 best choice for national security strategy
The replacement of the F-16 fighter plane by the American F-35 fits seamlessly into the new version of a Belgian national security strategy. For various reasons, the replacement of the […]
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Le lien transatlantique, la prospérité de la Belgique et la cohésion européenne : une synthèse
Peu de relations bilatérales sont aussi importantes pour la Belgique que le lien transatlantique, celui-ci traduisant des intérêts économiques, militaires et géopolitiques essentiels. Cependant, d’importants changements sont en cours, aussi […]
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De trans-Atlantische relatie, Belgische welvaart en Europese cohesie: een synthese
Weinig internationale relaties zijn zo belangrijk voor België als de trans-Atlantische. Deze behelst immers vitale economische, militaire en geopolitieke belangen. Zowel in de VS als in de structuur van het […]
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State of the Union Commentary: From political to indispensable Commission?
Earlier today, European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker delivered his fourth and final State of the Union in the European Parliament. Somewhat contrary to previous editions, Juncker delivered a highly […]
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Don’t be too shy about PESCO
If Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) ends up producing just another small step in the right direction, it will effectively have failed. With important decisions on the implementation of PESCO coming […]
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An Eastern European view on great power politics
Last July’s meeting in Helsinki between Presidents Trump and Putin greatly concerned the states of Eastern Europe. Helsinki is a highly symbolic venue for them, since this is where the […]