The European Defense Project: Challenges and Potential

By: Lorris Beverelli, Guest Contributor Photo Credit: European Parliament The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) serves as the main assurance for European defense. However, the European Union (EU) wants to better organize and increase its own military capabilities.[i] A potential opening for greater military cooperation lies with Brexit. The United Kingdom (UK) has always preferred … Continue reading The European Defense Project: Challenges and Potential

Why International Law Matters to Decision Makers

Photo Credit: French Ministry of Defense By: Lorris Beverelli, Guest Contributor Since September 2014, an international coalition has been conducting military operations in Syria aimed at degrading and destroying the self-proclaimed “Islamic State” (ISIS). The coalition, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, have invoked their right to self-defense and the consent of the … Continue reading Why International Law Matters to Decision Makers