Wagner Group activities continue despite war

Wagner Group activities continue despite war

European Centre for Counterterrorism and Intelligence Studies, Germany & Netherlands – ECCI Wagner Group offshoots spread Russian influence in Africa DW – David Ehl The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for...
What does the Germany’s far-right Reichsbürger believe?

What does the Germany’s far-right Reichsbürger believe?

European Centre for Counterterrorism and Intelligence Studies, Germany & Netherlands – ECCI How dangerous are Germany’s far-right Reichsbürger? Lisa Hänel DW – In a large-scale raid, German police targeted dozens of individuals from the far-right...
Europe needs to be ‘a more sovereign to buy its own military

Europe needs to be ‘a more sovereign to buy its own military

Macron wants Europe to buy its own military hardware The French president said Europe needs to be ‘a more sovereign, a more united and democratic power.’ PARIS — Europe must increase military spending, but the money should go to European, not American companies,...
Managing Risk in the Fight Against IS

Managing Risk in the Fight Against IS

By Noora Kinnunen & Alastair Reed As the battle for Mosul rages, the West faces a key turning point in the struggle against the so-called Islamic State (IS). The strategic choices made in the coming months to counter the risk posed by IS are likely to have...