Security and Defence

Fort Trump, Fortress Poland?

Brussels insiders may look askance at Polish entreaties to Donald Trump. But western EU member states share some of the blame for strained relations too

Can Europe become a nuclear power?

Only if Europeans resume a serious debate about their responsibilities for their own security

Chequers Mate

There has been relatively little discussion of the substance of the Chequers White Paper – especially when it comes to security

Mali’s impunity problem and growing security crisis

On June 13 Malian soldiers and security forces were responsible for killing more than 30 civilians throughout the country – the government and international forces have been unable to reverse the trend