Values and Interests in Response to Coups
Despite the EU’s aim to stabilise the Sahel, the political and security situation in the region has deteriorated amid the current wave of coups. Research on coups has singled out […]
NATO stands ready to prevent escalation of the war in Ukraine
According to some, Ukraine’s counter-offensive creates an increased risk of further escalation. However, NATO stands ready to prevent this through deterrence. *****
Stronger Together: Marking 30 Years of OSCE – UN Co-operation
In a world where multilateralism is being challenged, organizations that promote and facilitate co-operation among states have a particularly important role to play. The OSCE stands tall as an organization […]
Sahel High-Level Brainstorming Seminar
Belgium’s presence in the Sahel region has increased over the past five years. Bilaterally, the establishment of three new Embassies in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, and the designation of […]
Why Belgium Should Create a Territorial Reserve Force
One of the lessons from the war between Russia and Ukraine is the importance of societal resilience and resistance. Since Russia started its invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine’s Territorial […]
Fit for 65: Why the EU needs to be ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of its aging population
Green and Digital transitions are at the forefront of the European Commission’s priorities, they are addressed by flagship horizontal policies that visibly impact many aspects of the citizens’ lives. *****