European strategic autonomy: France’s role in building a resilient defense industry
The 2025 defence technological and industrial base (BITD) of France is a web of major actors with highlights being Dassault Aviation, MBDA, Thales, Naval Group, Safran and Airbus Defence & Space. Coupled with niche suppliers such as Exail and Eurenco, these companies cover strategic fields like nuclear deterrence, marine systems, aerospace, missile technology and electronic […]
How UK-EU relations shape new migration policies and Channel security
Ever since Britain left the EU Dublin Regulation and asylum databases earlier this year, Britain is no longer part of the legal mechanisms that previously allowed migrants to be sent to their first EU country of arrival. This has significantly curtailed the UK’s ability to process and deport irregular arrivals. The number of more than […]
