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International Security

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International Security Experts Comments

The Middle East: reclaiming our shared Humanity

Amid the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, reclaiming shared humanity is urgently needed to counter violence and enforce a ceasefire.

By Josep Borrell
19 Nov 2024 //
15 mins Reading time
Daytime view from the cockpit of an aircraft of 4 Spanish Navy ships in a demonstration of the European Union naval force Operation Atalanta, with calm seas and partly cloudy skies
International Security Analyses

Europe at war and European defence: the same as ever?

Europe faces a decisive moment for its defence, in a context of active conflicts and global geopolitical tensions.

By Félix Arteaga
23 Oct 2024 //
27 mins Reading time
Image: A closeup shot of a cracked window during sunset with windows in the background. Elcano Forum on Global Terrorism
International Security Events

11th Elcano Forum on Global Terrorism “The current threat from Islamist terrorisms to the West”

The 11th Elcano Forum on Global Terrorism “The current threat from Islamist terrorisms to the West”, will be held on October 24, 2024.

11 Oct 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Muro fronterizo de Gaza. Gaza
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Events

Conversation “A year later: The 7th October attacks and the war on Gaza. Is the end in sight?”

Conversation “A year later: The 7th October attacks and the war on Gaza. Is the end in sight?”, held on 10 October, 2024.

30 Sep 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Pilatus E-27 aircraft flying over the Mediterranean coast. Spain defence
International Security Analyses

A partner of choice? Spain’s performance in the European Defence Fund in 2023

Spain strengthens its role and stands out in the European Defence Fund 2023, leading in areas such as innovation and air combat.

By Daniel Fiott
07 Aug 2024 //
4 mins Reading time
Array of aircraft carriers and aircraft in the ocean. Multilateral export controls
International Security Analyses

Multilateral export controls: improving coordination among like-minded industrial suppliers and enhancing global legitimacy

Is it possible to improve the coordination and legitimacy of multilateral export controls through global cooperation?

By Gonzalo de Salazar
01 Aug 2024 //
21 mins Reading time
The wreckage of a building in Ukraine, following Russian shelling (2022). Europe superpower
Future of Europe Analyses

It’s time for Europe to think and act as a superpower

Ensuring security is crucial for Europe as it reaches the superpower status, especially considering Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Han ten Broeke
05 Jun 2024 //
25 mins Reading time
NATO, EU and Lithuanian flags in Vilnius. Photo: NATO Summit 2023 -European Union.
International Security Analyses

Thinking about NATO-EU relations in wartime

How NATO-EU relations could contribute to counter Russian aggression and support Ukraine, focusing on geopolitics?

By Luis Simón
31 May 2024 //
8 mins Reading time
Two European Defence Agency helicopters in an exercise in Hungary. Background: daylight sky.
International Security Analyses

Beyond Strategy? Industrial Strategy and the Future of European Defence

Acceptance of the European Defence Industrial Strategy following its publication by the European Union in March 2024.

By Daniel Fiott
09 May 2024 //
21 mins Reading time

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