Poland’s aspiration to host nuclear weapons as part of NATO was recently confirmed, signaling a shift in the nation’s involvement in global deterrence strategies. Presently, NATO’s deterrence strategies partially depend on the US tactical nuclear bombs B-61, which are stored across Europe in countries like Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey. The B-61 bombs operate … Read more
Les attaques russes sur le réseau énergétique ukrainien, qui avaient diminué cet hiver, sont en augmentation notable récemment. La centrale thermique de Trypilska semble être la dernière cible en date avec l’utilisation supposée de nouveaux missiles de croisière. La Russie est soupçonnée d’avoir utilisé des missiles de croisière innovants pour frapper la centrale thermique de … Read more
As per US intelligence, Russia does not wish for a direct military conflict with NATO. Nevertheless, there are increasing concerns among European political and military officials about the potential risk of war with Russia. Voices of Concern from European Officials Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Defense Minister, does not rule out this possibility. He believes that such … Read more
The NATO exercise dubbed Nordic Response has kicked off in the northern European country of Norway. The massive exercise, involving a staggering 20,000 soldiers, 100 aircrafts, and 50 vessels, aims at testing new strategies to enhance defense against Russia. French Navy’s Deployment The French Navy has made a significant contribution to the exercise. The deployment … Read more
Transnistria, a predominantly Russian-speaking region of Moldova, has been vocal about its desire for Russia’s ‘protection’. The journey to this point started in 1991 when Transnistria chose to secede from Moldova following the latter’s independence, resulting in a territorial dispute. Stepping in as a mediator, Russia managed to resolve this conflict. As a part of … Read more
French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, has placed the spotlight on the rising aggressive behavior from Russia towards French forces. With over 100 incidents reported in 2023 alone, a significant escalation in Russian confrontations, ranging from threatening communications to attempts at controlling French patrols in international territories, was noted. Incidents with Russia Step-up … Read more
Denmark is set to bolster Ukraine’s artillery arsenal. This move comes amidst Russia’s aggressive grip over the previously Ukrainian city of Avdiivka and its burgeoning military expenses. Headed by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Denmark has signaled the potential transfer of its artillery inventory to Ukraine. The announcement was made at the Munich Security Conference, further … Read more
The unexpected coup against Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, on July 26, 2023, has sent shockwaves across the globe. Sylvain Itté, French ambassador to Niger, shares his insights into the events. Unpredictability as the Norm According to Itté, the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE) was blindsided by the coup, largely due to their primary focus on … Read more
Recent reports from Norwegian military intelligence suggest that Russia seems to be gaining an upper hand in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The size of the Russian forces is believed to be three times larger than their Ukrainian counterparts. The Ukrainian forces are facing difficulties in the rotation of troops and maintaining their equipment. A notable … Read more
This article reviews the recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the Ukrainian military challenges and Russia’s potential strategic moves. In the last month, no attacks have been initiated on Ukraine by Russian strategic bombers, specifically the Tu-95 “Bear”, Tu-22 “Backfire”, and Tu-160 “Blackjack”. This marks a stark contrast to the … Read more