Read more about the article Serbian Military Expenditure: a Barrier to EU Membership
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Serbian Military Expenditure: a Barrier to EU Membership

As stability in the Western Balkans is a priority for EU policymakers, it is necessary to examine the causes of military expansion in the region, and the effects of the phenomenon for the EU accession process.

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Read more about the article Hypersonic missiles and European security: Challenges ahead
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Hypersonic missiles and European security: Challenges ahead

Hypersonic technology is expected to revolutionise the way countries throughout the world can counter ballistic and nuclear attacks. With these technologies arises a new kind of arms race, putting today’s global balance of power at risk.

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Read more about the article The Malian crisis: A challenge for European interoperability
Picture: French soldiers during Serval Operation, January 2013. Source: World Armies.

The Malian crisis: A challenge for European interoperability

Since 2012, Mali has been facing armed conflicts that oppose multiple military groups spreading in the Sahel region.

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Read more about the article Norway prepares for the future: Examining the Long Term Defence Plan 2020
Norwegian solider taking part in live fire training near Banak Air Base, Norway. 2019. Source: Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Pena

Norway prepares for the future: Examining the Long Term Defence Plan 2020

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence, headed since 2017 by Frank Bakke-Jensen, released its latest Long Term Defence Plan on 17 April, 2020. These strategic reports, released every four years, are designed to ensure that the armed forces of Norway are well prepared and equipped for an ever-changing international security environment.

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