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Network reflections: What does the re-election of President Macron mean for France’s foreign policy?
Members of the ELN Network share their views on Macron’s foreign policy priorities and challenges.
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East-West Coffee Shop | Biden and Russia: Between confrontation and cooperation
In this episode of the East-West Coffee Shop, Liana Fix addresses whether the Biden administration is likely to take a tougher stance on Moscow in some areas, and where there is still room for cooperation in others. While US-Russia relations might remain difficult with regards to Ukraine, Nord...
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ELN Group Statement: Appeal for P5 states to reduce nuclear weapons risks
141 political, diplomatic and military experts from 30 countries appeal to the P5 states to commit to a sustained, open-ended and regular dialogue on strategic risk reduction.
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An offer postponed: Berlin’s silence on Macron’s deterrence thinking
President Macron’s speech in February on nuclear deterrence created a new door for a possible nuclear dialogue with European partners. The key to that door most likely lies in Berlin, but no one there seems inclined to pick it up.
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The flawed logic of the French “nuclear warning”
Carrying out a “nuclear warning” – a non-repeatable strike intended to restore deterrence in case an adversary miscalculates – means the failure of deterrence. The very real consequence is escalation to a nuclear exchange.
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Macron’s vision: a European role for the French nuclear deterrent
Carlo Trezza looks at President Macron’s speech at the Ecole de Guerre last month on the possible role of French nuclear deterrence in the context of European security and defence.