Commentaries
Terror alert in Europe: A comprehensive response to a comprehended threat
Brussels woke up with a terror hangover this Monday morning. The threat level remains at its highest level (level 4),
European defence / NATO
Publications
Commentaries
Invoking the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause. What it says, what it means.
The reaction of France to the terrorist attacks of Friday the 13th was invoking the EU’s mutual assistance clause. All EU member states expressed their unanimous and full support.
Commentaries
EU mutual assistance is more than defence
Activating the EU Mutual Assistance Clause has more than just military consequences; it requires strategy, planning, and institutions.
European Strategy, European Defence and the CSDP
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ and the Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations have published a new report, entitled “European Strategy, European Defence and the CSDP”.
The implementation of the Gender Perspective in the EU civilian and military missions: Leadership wanted
Fifteen years have passed since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, through which time the EU has grown as a security actor. The keys to produce
Commentaries
Defence: Belgium is not a small country
Contrary to how most Belgians feel, Belgium is not that small a country – and hence its allies and partners do expect a proper contribution to European defence and NATO. […]
Events
Romania and NATO after the Prague Summit
Debate with King Michael of Romania (Photo credit: European Parliament)