Sweden and Finland
This fact sheet presents the defence models and capabilities of Sweden and Finland, and looks at the changing positions of these two Nordic countries. Historically neutral, they abandoned a tradition of military non-alignment to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The analysis highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with this integration, highlighting the specific features of the Nordic defence model based on the concept of "total defence".
What defence for the Baltic States?
This fact sheet looks at the main features of the defence policies of the Baltic States. It first sets the scene by highlighting the salient features of their relationship with Russia since the collapse of the USSR. It then analyses the main defence measures they have taken since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. It concludes with their vision of the future of European security, based on strengthened national defence capabilities, solidarity between allies and a firm stance towards Russia.
Transforming India's defence capabilities
This fact sheet looks at the contemporary transformation of India's defence apparatus. It begins by highlighting the constant increase in the country's military budgets and manpower, as well as the desire to develop a local defence industry. It then analyses some of the limits to the transformation underway, and concludes with the prospects for increased militarisation in Asia in the years ahead, in the context of a form of "security dilemma".
The Kashmir conflict
This fact sheet looks at the continuing conflict between India and Pakistan over control of Kashmir. It begins by reviewing the history of tensions around the geographical area, analyses some of the likely causes of the recent renewal of hostilities, and then concludes by looking at how the confrontation is likely to evolve in the years ahead.
Poland
This fact sheet looks at Poland, tracing its recent history and describing its role in various multilateral cooperation formats. It then analyses the place of this country, which has an Atlanticist culture, in the construction of a European defence and presents its choices in terms of industrial cooperation.
Between commemoration and exploitation: 8 and 9 May 1945, the end of the war in Europe
As some European countries prepare to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this celebration is being used in a variety of ways. At the heart of debates that are not solely historical in nature, two dates, 8 and 9 May, have taken on renewed importance in recent years, marking a dividing line in the memory of the victory over the Third Reich. Today, one of the great victors of 1945, Russia, has invaded Ukraine, and in the wake of this event, remembrance strategies are being put in place to serve highly political interests.
The challenge of transitional justice in Syria
This factsheet looks at the issue of transitional justice in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. It begins by reviewing the extent of the crimes attributed to the former Syrian regime, analyses the current challenges and opportunities in terms of transitional justice, and then concludes by noting the need for an approach that identifies individual rather than collective responsibility for past crimes.
The evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham over time
This fact sheet looks at the evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Cham (HTC) - the Levant Liberation Organisation in French - between the start of the Syrian civil war and its seizure of power in Damascus in December 2024. It presents the origins of this entity and its gradual moderation, analyses some of the probable reasons for this evolution, and then concludes by questioning the future direction of the movement at the head of the post-Assad transition in Syria.
Strategic resource issues
This fact sheet looks at the strategic challenge of exploiting Arctic resources. It briefly outlines the history of resource exploitation in this part of the world, before explaining how competition has become stronger and more complex, particularly through the strategic role now played by major companies. In conclusion, she looks at the issue of global warming.
A new arena for international rivalries?
This fact sheet looks at the strategic challenge of exploiting Arctic resources. It briefly outlines the history of resource exploitation in this part of the world, before explaining how competition has become stronger and more complex, particularly through the strategic role now played by major companies. In conclusion, she looks at the issue of global warming.
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