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While countries like France, Italy, and the UK do possess blue water navies, they are dwarfed by their American counterpart. They will struggle to be everywhere all at once, as is required to secure global shipping. Consequently, Europe will have a fundamental problem breaking out of its “Permanent Suez” and securing minerals for its industrial supply chains.

Ukraine’s not so critical mineral deposits

As Trump pursues trade wars and the annexation of territories for natural resources, access to Ukraine’s minerals could strain transatlantic relations. Given Europe’s lack of resources and limited military power to secure supplies, even Ukraine’s modest wealth might be worth negotiating for

This moment is bigger than internal politics. It is a test of whether the Catholic Church can evolve with its flock, or retreat into old centres of power. Francis wore simple shoes, but his successor must be ready to walk a world stage with complexity, courage, and conviction. Especially challenging when international relations are becoming even more fragmented.

Who comes after Pope Francis? The Catholic Church faces a global power shift

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 23, 2025

As Europe’s influence fades, the next pope could come from the Global South, reshaping the future of Catholicism

The EU–UK defence pact promises stronger military planning, cyber defence collaboration, and intelligence sharing, all essential as global threats escalate. Instead, Brussels appears petty, fragmented, and unserious. Adversaries like Russia and China are surely watching with interest.

EU-UK Defence Pact snagged in a fishing net

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How can Europe expect to be seen as a serious power when fish takes priority over closer defence ties with the UK?

Global policymakers find themselves in a situation where they must juggle several massive challenges from trade restrictions (real or contemplated) to rising public sector debt to the threats of climate change.Their decisions and policy paths, be they globally coordinated or not, will impact the world’s real economy.

Major economic upheavals: A brief economic history of the last 100 Years

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Looking into the future back from the 1920s, 1950s, 1970s and 2000s: What we have to expect from a world hobbling from stagflation to deflation

In his article, he stated that his priority was to keep calm and fight for the best deal. In contrast, the Commission President took a more aggressive stance in her initial statement, saying she was already working on countermeasures. This further fuelled fears of a trade war between the two blocs and, of course, scared the markets even more.

The Trump tariffs: A tale of two leaders

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 8, 2025

As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs shock the global economy and financial markets crash, is Starmer’s more careful and practical approach proving more effective than von der Leyen’s more aggressive stance?

Under a relatively optimistic scenario — a global temperature rise of only 1.5° C, populations aging in a healthy manner and significant improvements in information and communications technologies (ICT) production capacity — the projected increase in poverty by 2040 is 199.8 million people — or 6.5% of the total population in the Asia-Pacific region.

How and why poverty may increase in Asia

By: EBR | Friday, April 4, 2025

Urgent measures are needed to tackle the negative effects of climate change, aging populations and digitalization

For France, that could mean clarifying its vital interests and going beyond presidential speeches that require explaining to be correctly understood by allies—but without sharing nuclear decisionmaking or stationing warheads abroad. Those are currently a no-go for Paris. Conventional forces, missile defense, and deep precision strikes must also be part of the equation. Instead of obsessing over warhead numbers, why not start by reinforcing French deployments on NATO’s Eastern flank?

Taking the pulse: Can Europeans build their independent extended nuclear deterrent?

By: EBR | Thursday, April 3, 2025

Confronted with a U.S. disengagement and the Russian threat, Europeans are reconsidering their stance on nuclear deterrence. Given the capabilities of the French and British arsenals, can Europe develop an independent nuclear deterrent?

The airport itself was designed in the 1930s to offer air transport to the British customers who flocked to Le Touquet. It is located 3 km east-south-east of the city of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on the coast of northern France. The airport has made the international news on 2 May 1981 when an Aer Lingus flight carrying 108 passengers and crew was hijacked on a flight from Dublin to Heathrow.

Entente cordial – airport style

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 2, 2025

A French regional airport is about to experience what is called “a turning point in its history.”

Mitsotakis’ announcement follows his recent visit to Israel, where he discussed potential joint weapons production projects with executives from three major Israeli defense companies. His push for industrial cooperation aligns with a recent directive from Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who called for Greek industry participation in at least 25% of all future defense projects.

Greece unveils 12-year defense plan

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Policies aim to modernize military forces while strengthening the local armaments sector

“A certain number of magistrates do not need instructions" to try to prevent her from taking office as President of France, she added. "From the very first hours [of the trial], I understood that we would be judged unfairly.”

Marine Le Pen takes aim at the judiciary

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Le Pen again slammed what she called a “political decision” in last night’s televised address

Many analysts believe that an accidental launch protection system would require interceptor sites on both coasts. Such a multiple-site system might require several new large radars and would be much more expensive than a single site system. It would require an abrogation or amendment of the ABM treaty.

Brief history of ballistic missile defense and current programs in the United States

By: EBR | Friday, March 28, 2025

A Brief History of Ballistic Missile Defense.Adapted from "The Persistence of the Missile Defense Illusion," presented at a conference in Como, Italy, 2-4 July 1998

Trade in LNG started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine but has since increased sharply.

Russian LNG imports into the EU increased by almost 20 percent last year

By: N. Peter Kramer | Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Trade in LNG started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine but has since increased sharply

$Despite this, development and humanitarian aid often remain a small fraction of overall government spending. Another challenge with expanding soft power while also investing in military capabilities can strain EU resources and political capital, so requiring careful prioritisation.$

Why the EU can’t afford to overlook Soft Power

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 19, 2025

As Europe builds up its military ambitions in a world driven by hard power, it must not neglect the strategic influence of soft power in shaping international affairs and relations with the Global South

President Zelensky attended the summit dinner and looked visibly far more comfortable than in his meeting in the Oval Office with President Trump and Vice President Vance the previous week. The EU called for a “just, comprehensive and lasting peace” for Ukraine and for both Ukraine and Europe to participate in the peace talks. It added that a ceasefire should not be a standalone affair, but lead to this lasting peace agreement and that Ukraine needed effective security guarantees.

European defence: finally some money, but what comes next?

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In this context, the special Summit of the European Union on 6 March in Brussels was an important moment

Whatever the response, let’s be in no doubt that CISOs aren’t thinking about endpoints or appliances. They’re focused on KPIs, operational efficiencies and cyber resilience. And their chief pain points are around modernization, evolving regulations and aligning security to business strategy. At this level, the tech rarely gets on the agenda.

Why taking a strategic approach to security is key for cyber resilience

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Chief information security officers, or CISOs, are under intense pressure

As we consider how to improve women’s representation, we must also take into account that efforts to promote gender equality often provoke backlash. Conservative forces may become more radicalised in response, seeking to undermine progress through legal and cultural resistance. Addressing this challenge requires not only legislative action but also a broader societal shift – breaking down entrenched stereotypes and fostering an environment where women can thrive in leadership roles with real influence.

Women vs women: do female leaders support women’s rights?

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Gender equality is at a crossroads

In late January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that at least 200,000 troops would be necessary to provide Kyiv with serious security guarantees. Currently, 20% of Ukrainian territory remains under Russian occupation, with the frontline stretching over 1,000 kilometres.

Macron assembles top generals in fresh push for Western troops in Ukraine

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Macron appears determined to examine the operational aspects of a Western military deployment, as peace negotiations remain beyond European influence

The motion of no-confidence is not expected to pass as New Democracy still has a majority in the Greek parliament. However, analysts in Athens suggest that the move will likely bring the opposition progressive parties closer

Greek Government faces no-confidence vote

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Opposition parties tabled today a motion of no-confidence against centre-right New Democracy party amid accusations of alleged efforts to protect politicians responsible for a deadly train accident that killed 57 people, mainly young

Following her request, 23 non-political people were prosecuted. She also called for the prosecution of Transport Minister Karamanlis, but the immunity provided by the country’s constitution prevented it. Karamanlis was elected as an MP again last year.Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attacked Kövesi, saying she had exceeded the limit of her competence.

The train accident that could crash Greece’s government

By: EBR | Friday, February 28, 2025

Frustrated by governments in Athens and Brussels, pressure for accountability builds

For all the justified disdain at the AfD, it is important to remember that the party is really a product of Angela Merkel’s disastrous sequence of errors in the second half of her chancellorship.

Germany is Not “Lurching to the Right”

By: EBR | Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The hopes of Vance, Musk, Farage, Le Pen or Orbán that the pro-Putin AfD would win big in Germany have not been realized.

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A UK-US deal sounds good but what does it mean

By: N. Peter Kramer

After Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the White House in February, the UK delegation referred to what was being negotiated as an "economic deal"