Dbeibah is showing his muscles and proving that he can no longer be intimidated by military actors
Tarek Megerisi comments on recent airstrikes in the Tripolitanian city of Zawiya, carried out by the Ministry of Defence of the Government of National Unity
We must reduce Europe’s dependencies when it comes to technology and energy as well as defense. If we give up, we will depend on China for green technology and the US for defense.
I tend to disagree with the prevailing opinion suggesting that a multipolar Middle East could be positive, and that peaceful coexistence with Russia and China in the region is feasible
Cinzia Bianco discusses China and Russia’s penetration into the voids left by the US in the Middle East.
Germany will not participate in the coalition sending jets to Kyiv. This time, Berlin simply does not have the required jets. However, the Germans must learn to take decisions more quickly.
Libya remains an unresolved chapter and, until state authority is restored, efforts towards achieving country stability and promoting investments are likely to face significant problems
Zelensky’s attendance serves as a counterbalance to the presence of the Syrian leader al-Assad, and allows the Saudis to display their interest in the concerns of the Western world
Arturo Varvelli comments on the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Zelensky’s view is consistent: Ukraine, as a country under attack, is seeking help from those who may also perceive Russia as a threat. Conversely, the Vatican is seeking an agreement at any cost.
Arturo Varvelli comments on President Zelensky’s mission to Europe, and on the diversity between his approach and the one adopted by the Vatican.
The steadfast commitment of Member States, Italy included, will be crucial in implementing the most promising tool within the realm of European security and defence policy
If Haftar is welcomed as a political representative, he will likely ask for something political in exchange, and this could ultimately disrupt UN mediation efforts in the long term
Total connectivity creates insecurity that does not only concern weapons but also the economy and technology
In an interview with the Huffington Post, Mark Leonard elaborates on key points of his book ‘The Age of Unpeace: How Connectivity Causes Conflict”
