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IRIS²: A New Frontier in The European Space Programme

On December 16th, the European Commission signed the concession contract for constructing the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²). This space initiative involves the creation of a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellites, leveraging the comparative advantages of satellites in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) (European Commission, 2024a). This 12-year project embodies Europe’s strategic attempt to develop a viable alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink (Volpicelli & Palasciano, 2024).

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7 January 2025
Read more about the article Chad Ends Defence Pact with France, Signalling a Shift in Regional Alliances
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Chad Ends Defence Pact with France, Signalling a Shift in Regional Alliances

Chad announced that it was terminating its defence cooperation agreement with France, signalling a potential withdrawal of French troops from the Central African nation (Deutsche Welle, 2024). The decision was officially communicated by Chad’s Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah on the ministry’s Facebook page, emphasising the country’s desire to assert its sovereignty after 64 years of independence from French colonial rule (Deutsche Welle, 2024). While this marks a significant shift, Koulamallah clarified that it did not constitute a complete break with France, as seen in other regional cases (Deutsche Welle, 2024). 

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6 December 2024
Read more about the article A Crumbling Anchor? The Collapse of the German Government and European Security
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A Crumbling Anchor? The Collapse of the German Government and European Security

The collapse of Germany’s ‘Traffic Light’ coalition marks the end of a government marred by in-fighting and continuous crises. This News Flash addresses the implications it has on the future of both German and European Security.

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20 November 2024
Read more about the article The Return of President Trump: Potential Repercussions on European Security 
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The Return of President Trump: Potential Repercussions on European Security 

On November 5th, 2024, former President Donald J. Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States of America for a second mandate after the four-year interval of President Joe Biden’s Democratic Administration (Miller et al., 2024). Alongside Trump’s return to the White House, the Republican Party secured control over the Senate and is currently leading the race for the House of Representatives. Such an outcome will likely impact the current geopolitical landscape across the European continent and may drive EU Member States to reconsider the European security environment entirely.

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8 November 2024
Read more about the article Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan 
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a bold five-part victory plan to end the war with Russia in 2024, focusing on fast-tracking NATO membership, increasing military aid, and leveraging Ukraine's economic resources. He views NATO membership as vital for Ukraine’s security and a symbolic defeat of Putin’s ambitions. While the plan has garnered some support, it faces sharp opposition from Russia, which warns of escalating conflict, and Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán, who calls for peace talks over more aid. Zelenskyy’s refusal to give away territory underscores his commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, but his success depends on continued international support amid shifting global priorities.

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8 November 2024