Daniel Fiott

Journal Articles

  • Wait and See? The Dynamics of Europe’s Evolving Approach to the Sahel

    Wait and See? The Dynamics of Europe’s Evolving Approach to the Sahel

    13/2024 Having faced a series of coup d’états in recent years, the Sahel region is marked by instability and it raises fundamental security questions for Europe. In a context where European governments are responding to Russia’s war on Ukraine, and where crisis management is viewed with less salience, the Sahel remains a dynamic region that Read more

  • L’Union européenne de la défense: Commentaire article par article

    L’Union européenne de la défense: Commentaire article par article

    L’Union européenne de la défense, qui se construit depuis quelques années dans un contexte sécuritaire préoccupant, dépend du droit de l’Union, c’est-à dire tant des règles fixées par les États membres dans les traités que de celles adoptées par les institutions européennes. En effet, l’Union européenne de la défense ne se limite plus à la Read more

  • The European Defence Commissioner is Here

    The European Defence Commissioner is Here

    By introducing a defence commissioner, Ursula von der Leyen’s second European Commission makes clear that Europe’s security is an urgent priority. Defence industrial policy will, by necessity, be a key focus. IP Quarterly, 2024 Read Image credit: All rights reserved Copyright owner © John Thys/Pool via REUTERS Read more

  • Keep it Moving: From Mobility to Logistics in European Defence

    Keep it Moving: From Mobility to Logistics in European Defence

    The European Union (EU) has been developing military mobility, but so far with mixed results. It is time to rethink these efforts by investing more generally in military logistics. With the forthcoming “Niinistö Report” and defence White Paper, there is an opportunity to develop the EU’s defence preparedness and make a wider contribution to European Read more

  • Towards Ambition and Consistency in European Defence Investments

    Towards Ambition and Consistency in European Defence Investments

    Following the results of the European elections, Ursula von der Leyen delivered a statement at the European Parliament on 18 July 2024 to support her second mandate as European Commission President. Outlining her vision for the future, the President stated that Europe “can choose to invest in the security and defence of its own continent“. Read more

  • Security of Supply: How Can the EU Help Ensure Defence Preparedness?

    Security of Supply: How Can the EU Help Ensure Defence Preparedness?

    Given the geopolitical outlook for Europe, security of supply is a necessary element of enhancing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) and ensuring industrial readiness and strategic autonomy. The European Commission has proposed a security of supply regime, not least to overcome market fragmentation. A key challenge will be overcoming the voluntary nature Read more