by Tuba Yalinkilic* | Feb 6, 2020 | Commentary, Events & Activities, Proceedings
First, I will focus on the changes in meaning of borders for China and its political stance throughout the history. Then I will mention China’s approach to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). Neighborhood Policy in a way relates to a geopolitical border concept....
by Steven Blockmans* | Jan 9, 2020 | Commentary, Events & Activities, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Proceedings
Thank you very much for having me via video-link. Congratulations to the friends at Beyond the Horizon for mounting this impressive conference. I apologise for not being able to join you in person and would like to thank the organisers for allowing me to beam in from...
by Maaike Verbruggen* | Dec 4, 2019 | Commentary, Disruptive Technologies, Events & Activities, Proceedings
I will reflect on the role of the private sector in future transatlantic defence cooperation. It is often stated that emerging technologies are especially pioneered by the private sector. The private sector makes up an increasing share in global R&D spending and...
by Arnout Molenaar* | Nov 29, 2019 | Commentary, Events & Activities, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Proceedings
We had a lot of development on defense over the last two years. In 2016, the security environment changed, the strategic context was changed and of course the political context with Brexit was changed. It was like the perfect storm and it came together around the...
by Elena Lazarou* | Nov 28, 2019 | Commentary, Events & Activities, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Proceedings
Thank you very much. I have to say that I will not provide an institutional point of view from the European Parliament but a research point of view. When I was asked to speak about the implications of PESCO for the transatlantic defence industry, my first reaction was...
by Joost van Iersel* | Nov 26, 2019 | Commentary, Events & Activities, Proceedings
The conference on Transatlantic defence cooperation, organised by Beyond the Horizon, on October 22nd, was a useful and welcome preparatory event before the new Commission will present shortly its programme. This programme is eagerly waited for, as Europe finds itself...
