E U defence policy has a Russian-style story, no pun intended. After much back and forth about a common defence strategy among the Member States of the European Union (EU), Russia's invasion of Ukraine…
I n an era marked by increasing uncertainty and geopolitical competition between major powers, the concept of strategic autonomy has gained prominence within the European Union (EU). It first appeared in EU Council…
A s part of our "Talking Geopolitics" series, we have talked with Ambassador Raoul Delcorde on European Strategic Autonomy in Times of Crises and the impact of Russian Aggression on EU's defence capabilities.
W hen Alain Peyrefitte, a French diplomat, asked General de Gaulle in 1962 "What is the purpose of Europe?", the latter replied "not to be dominated by the Americans or the Russians"[1]. Since…
I n today’s podcast episode, we are pleased to be joined by Mr Peter Javorčík, Director-General for Transport, Energy, Environment and Education in the Council of the European Union’s General Secretariat. Our discussion…