The detention of entrepreneur and co-founder of the Telegram messenger, Pavel Durov, by the French prosecutor's office has become one of the most notable events of recent weeks. Discussions...
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The world is on the edge again as the regime in Tehran ponders its response to the assassination of the Hamas leader on Iranian soil presumably by Israeli agents. There is an ever-present possibility...
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Until now, NATO has primarily prioritised its eastern flank, identifying Russia as “the most significant and direct threat to the Allies' security.” However, particularly following the 2023 and...
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Recent months saw several reports that appear to indicate Russia’s increased military activities, including non-conventional ones, in the Baltic Sea basin. A question now arises: Is it just one...
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In late June 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued the second round of arrest warrants in relation to the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This time, against former Russian...
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Last week saw one of the largest prisoner exchanges between Russia and western countries in over three decades. Of course, it is immensely satisfying to witness the release of innocent people from...
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The question of who would govern France hangs in the air, as no one has a majority at the National...
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The distinguishing characteristic of the next eastward enlargement of the EU is that it is more security-driven than...
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On 30 April 2024, German defence minister Boris Pistorius signed the Osnabrücker Erlass (decree of Osnabrück) to restructure the Bundeswehr. What might this mean for the Baltic...
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Nobody expected NATO’s heads of state and government to pull rabbits from a hat when they met in Washington this week. Big decisions on Ukraine, defence and deterrence, and spending had been taken,...
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