by Transatlantic Task Force | 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 Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 30, 2026 | Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
Infographic: The 2026 PLA Leadership Purge Tracking the systemic "annihilation" of China's military high command and its impact on regional security. A Leadership Vacuum The removal of General Zhang Youxia and General Liu Zhenli in January 2026 represents more than an...
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...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 15, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways Greenland’s value to NATO is strategic, not discretionary. Its location, infrastructure, and resources are integral to Arctic and transatlantic security—but strategic importance does not confer ownership rights. The greatest threat revealed is internal,...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 26, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways From modernization to readiness: Across the 2020–2025 reports, DoD assessments shift from tracking China’s long-term military modernization to emphasizing near-term warfighting readiness, with particular focus on capabilities usable before 2027. 2027 as...