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EU defence ambitions face constraints

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EU

Their objectives are to enhance EU cooperation and self-sufficiency in the areas of arms production and procurement, in order to make the EU more resilient in defence and enhance…

EU will be assertive with new trade defence tools

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EU

First cases pursued under the FSR show it could be one of the most far-reaching of the strategic autonomy measures introduced under this Commission. One Chinese company has…

German-French defence tensions will persist

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GERMANY

Berlin argues that Arrow 3 will close a capabilities gap in its air defence, though some analysts regard it as unnecessary. It is stepping up defence spending after years of…

Shipbuilding will thwart Russia’s naval modernisation

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RUSSIA

The change of management at OSK signals the Kremlin’s dissatisfaction with the slow pace of Russia’s protracted naval modernisation programme. Vast sums were spent yet only a…

Gaza overspill is a possible risk to Balkan security

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BALKANS

After an incident in late September that left one Kosovar police officer and three Serbian gunmen dead, the dispute over Kosovo’s sovereignty has become more dangerous, prompting…

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress since 2021 in developing its renewable energy sector. However, it contributes less than 5% to total electricity output. By end-2023…

Riyadh will expand international defence cooperation

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SAUDI ARABIA

These efforts will now be advanced by the German foreign minister's January 7 lifting of a veto on the delivery of Eurofighter aircraft to Riyadh. Berlin had previously opposed…

Algerian efforts to diversify the economy will be slow

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ALGERIA

Beijing is already involved in several investment projects in Algeria, largely focused on exploiting the country’s untapped mineral resources. China will reportedly now invest…

Algeria is set for more renewable energy generation

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ALGERIA

In March, Sonelgaz awarded 19 contracts for the installation of almost 3 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity. Increasing the renewables mix in Algeria's energy balance…

Digital election technology faces obstacles in Africa

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AFRICA

In Nigeria’s 2023 elections, a new system making polling station-level results available online largely failed, fuelling distrust in the political and electoral system. An app…