Burden Sharing in the Atlantic Alliance: Spend More or Spend Effectively?

This article questions the notion of burden sharing within NATO. While the United States urges European members to increase their defense budgets, the key question remains: Should they spend more or allocate existing resources more effectively to enhance collective efficiency?

 

From One Arctic Circle Assembly to Another: Cooperation Against All Odds

Despite growing geopolitical tensions, member countries of the Arctic Circle continue to collaborate on environmental and security issues. This article analyzes how this cooperation persists despite strategic divergences between Russia, the United States, and European nations.

 

André Beaufre, NATO, and Europe: When Legal Loopholes Become Strategic Levers

This article explores how legal gaps within NATO and the EU can be exploited as strategic levers. Drawing on André Beaufre’s work, it analyzes how these loopholes influence power dynamics in Europe.

 

HADR Interventions in the Face of Environmental Uncertainties

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations are increasingly in demand due to climate crises. This article examines the logistical, political, and strategic challenges of these interventions, as well as their role in diplomacy and international cooperation.

 

China in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: From Economic Presence to a New Regional Role

China is strengthening its economic and political presence in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. This article analyzes how Beijing is expanding its influence in this strategic region, traditionally dominated by Russia.

 

Combating the Ghost Fleet: France in Action

The ghost fleet (vessels without flags or under false flags) poses a growing threat to maritime security. This article details France’s actions to counter this phenomenon, particularly through surveillance operations and international cooperation.

 

Grand Strategy, War, and the National Security Council

This article in German explores the concepts of grand strategy and the National Security Council, analyzing their role in managing modern conflicts and strategic decision-making.

 

Will 12 New Boats Solve the RCN’s Submarine Problem?

Canada is considering the acquisition of 12 new submarines to modernize its fleet. This article assesses whether this solution will meet the operational needs of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), amid rising tensions in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.

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Canada and Japan’s Defence Industrial Moment

Canada and Japan are strengthening their defense industrial cooperation. This article examines the opportunities and challenges of this partnership, particularly in the face of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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Collimateur – 06/23/26

This edition of Collimateur provides an analysis of recent strategic news, focusing on military dynamics, international tensions, and technological developments in defense.