Frédéric Grare : « Le concept d’Indo-Pacifique reste pertinent pour préserver un espace d’autonomie relative dans un monde où la rivalité sino-américaine tend à s’exacerber » - Le Rubicon

Frédéric Grare argues that the Indo-Pacific concept still helps states maintain relative autonomy amid rising Sino-American rivalry, balancing security commitments and economic interests. He also highlights France’s “third way” approach to avoid domination by either great power while building diverse partnerships.

 

Impressions des îles Salomon : leçons géopolitiques du sommet du Forum des îles du Pacifique - Le Rubicon 

The article reflects on the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands, noting structural tensions between major powers’ ambitions and the island states’ pursuit of autonomy, and highlights a burgeoning regionalist approach seeking to balance external influences.

 

Les narratifs spatiaux : Enjeux stratégiques et perspective européenne | Ifri 

The study examines how strategic space narratives shape major powers’ policies and affect Europe’s vision of autonomy and space security. It suggests reframing the European narrative to strengthen strategic coherence in global competition.

 

What Trump's National Security Strategy Means for Canada | CDA Institute 

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy presents a coherent, assertive hemispheric and mercantilist approach that raises concerns for Canada, softens language on Russia, and highlights risks to Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals, and trade diversification.

 

Decline of Operational Art: The Story of A Strategic China Wargame 

The article argues that modern strategic wargames expose a decline in the understanding and use of operational art in U.S. and allied forces, undermining the ability to link strategy to effective action. A 2034 China war game shows how conceptual failures, not technology gaps, can lead to operational defeat.

 

Do China’s Foreign Policy Experts Matter? How? 

The article argues that China’s foreign policy experts can shape Beijing’s decisions, but their influence depends on how clearly the state signals demand for expertise and how close they are institutionally to the party-state.

 

We Might Regret Golden Dome's Greatest Ambition 

The piece warns that the ambitious U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defense could undermine strategic stability by prompting Russia and China to build novel weapons designed to evade such defenses.

 

The death of the West | ECFR 

The article argues that America’s new National Security Strategy heralds the end of the West as known in the transatlantic security framework, and that Europe must find the will and capability to defend its own interests independently.

 

Neues vom „Dark Eagle“: 3.500 km Reichweite, fliegt von London bis Moskau – Augen geradeaus! 

The article reports that the U.S. Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon has an extended range of about 3,500 km, potentially able to reach Moscow from London, and is part of long-range conventional systems the U.S. may deploy in Europe. 

 

UN-Mission auf Zypern für Europa unentbehrlich 

The piece argues that the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus remains indispensable for preventing renewed conflict and enabling diplomatic progress, even as its mandate and funding face pressure.

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Le combat sous-marin, mode d'emploi - Le Rubicon 

This episode delves into submarine warfare tactics and strategy from their inception with naval officer Tanguy Pelletier Doisy, examining their role and evolution in modern conflict. It sheds light on how submarines shape naval operations and strategic doctrines today.