European defence – to be continued

In the final alert of 2013, EUISS Director Antonio Missiroli offers his take on the Conclusions of the European Council, December 2013 on defence. Can its outcome be considered a turning point for European defence? And what developments lie on the horizon of a debate that is far from over?

• Primary Source

Blog: Strategic Europe, 01.02.14: The Miserable State of European Defense http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/?fa=54400

ESO: Background information: European Council, Brussels, 19-20 December 2013. Presidency Conclusions - Common Security and Defence Policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-council-brussels-19-20-december-2013-presidency-conclusions-common-security-and-defence-policy/

ESO: Background information: Germany signals new self-confidence on military operations http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-ministries-spearhead-new-strategy-for-africa-germany-signals-new-self-confidence-on-military-operations/

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