by Transatlantic Task Force | 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 Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 24, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Autonomy is being pursued through embeddedness, not distance. India’s strategy is to deepen selective interdependence across security, technology, trade, and materials in order to multiply options rather than avoid alignment. Defence cooperation is...
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...
