What if...the United Kingdom invaded the Netherlands?

A hypothetical scenario where former Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, went ahead with his considerations of military options for acquiring AstraZeneca vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic. This post considers the legal implications for this almost unthinkable move.

Europe in NATO: time for a common Turkish policy

President Erdogan put Turkey on a nationalist road, seemingly at odds with the interests of European states. NATO is often used to support Turkey’s policies and undermine opposition. Adopting a common policy by EU-NATO members on Turkey is becoming increasingly vital to protect European interests.

No Man's Land: Turkey-Libya Deal and Possible Risks

How International Actors Unintentionally Contribute to Kosovo’s Extremism: A Life Story Perspective

What are the causes of religious violent extremism in Kosovo and what is their relation to the peacebuilding missions that have became sources of violent extremism? Insight in these phenomena might help international policymakers in proposing strategies.

The intervention in Libya: not a recipe for success

Following the uprisings in Libya in 2011, a number of countries participated in an intervention to protect civilians from the Gaddafi-regime. What can be learned from this intervention with its so-called light-footprint strategy?

Meeting at NATO’s COE-DAT on Foreign Fighters: push and pull factors

NATO's Centre for Excellence on Defence against Terrorism in Ankara organised an expert meeting on foreign fighters in June 2015 called "Homegrown Terrorism: causes and dimensions". What were the main conclusions?

Libya: A battle for the future

The 2011 NATO-intervention in Libya was heralded by some as a "model intervention". The events of the past year showed that this does not guarantee long term stability. How should we look at the current chaos in Libya?

Keeping NATO relevant: From Russia with love

Many people have questioned the relevance of NATO in the post-Cold War era. However, the recent crisis in Ukraine seemed to have turned the picture upside down. Can Russia be credited for solving the legitimacy problem of NATO?

Cyber war and the crisis in the Ukraine

Cyberwar conjures up images of hackers taking out critical infrastructure and paralyzing society. This hyperbole is certainly not applicatie to the situation in the Ukraine.