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France, European security architect by default?

In late 2025, France’s Army Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, informed parliament of what few European governments were willing to say publicly: France should prepare for a major war with Russia within three to four years. The planning…

The Hungarian elections and the future of Europe

On April 12, 2026, Hungary will go to the polls for parliamentary elections that could bring an end to the undisputed leadership of Prime Minister Viktor OrbĂĄn. OrbĂĄn’s tenure has lasted nearly 16 years and has been marked by four…