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Policy Paper | The Strategic Culture of the European Union in the Sahel EU-initiatives in Niger

January 24, 2024

The Sahel faces interconnected challenges like poverty, food insecurity, conflicts, terrorism, and climate change. Recent military coups indicate ongoing political instability. Europe, concerned for over a decade, recognizes potential threats to its security, leading the European Union to actively address the region's issues through a comprehensive approach. Writes Hanga Horváth-Sántha, Research Fellow at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA).

POLICY PAPER: Analysing EU’s Sahel strategies: A civilian approach in the era of pragmatism

August 13, 2021

In the new Policy Paper Vojtěch Freitag deals with developments in the vast African Sahel region, which are a concern for the European policymakers. His paper presents a recommendation to a specific aspect that remains challenging.

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EU MONITOR: French lessons in Africa: An assessment of three key military capabilities for European defence

April 16, 2020

In his latest EU monitor, Adrian Blazquez examines the the European cooperation in the Sahel strip.

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What Role for the Czech Republic in EU Military Missions?

June 25, 2018

Ondřej Ditrych explores, in his latest policy paper, the role of the Czech Republic in EU military missions, seeking to capture how recent strategic trends play out for the Czech Republic.

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The Cipher Brief: Emmanuel Macron: More of the Same?

May 05, 2017

Our Martin Michelot authored an article on The Cipher Brief in which he explores the stances of Emmanuel Macron in terms of France's defence & security policy and NATO membership.