by Timucin Ibu | Mar 26, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Human in the Loop In today’s fast-evolving security environment, military commanders often face overwhelming complexity. Hybrid threats, multi-domain operations, cognitive warfare, and great-power competition demand rapid, accurate decisions under high uncertainty....
by Timucin Ibu | Feb 25, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways Spending is no longer hypothetical. Fiscal rules have shifted and EU lending tools are active; the rearmament cycle is underway. SAFE finances acceleration, not integration. It moves money and incentivises joint procurement but leaves sovereignty, force...
by Timucin Ibu | Jan 31, 2026 | Defence & Security, Disruptive Technologies, Infographic
EIB Security & Defense Infographic PLAN SUMMARY: 1. Wrapper: .infographic-wrapper contains all elements for style scoping. 2. Narrative: Pivot of EIB from dual-use to military readiness. 3. Visualizations: - Bar Chart (Growth Comparison) - Doughnut Chart (Portfolio...
by Timucin Ibu | Jan 23, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways SAFE is a structural shift, not a crisis tool: The programme normalises defence spending within EU macroeconomic governance, marking a decisive break from treating military expenditure as exceptional or temporary. Financial integration is outpacing...
by Timucin Ibu | Jan 19, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
Commission Approves First Wave of Defence Funding under SAFE Palette Selected: "Strategic Horizon" Primary Dark: #0F172A Primary Blue: #3B82F6 Vibrant Cyan: #06B6D4 Highlight: #F59E0B Background: #f3f4f6 --> Commission Approval Strengthening European security through...
