Germany’s New Enlargement Formula and Albania’s European Illusion - Tirana Times
Germany’s New Enlargement Formula and Albania’s European Illusion - Tirana Times
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Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers | Africanews
Niger and Algeria signaled a new diplomatic phase after talks in Algiers, with the military-led Nigerien authorities and Algerian President Tebboune announcing a “new dynamic” and a planned Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline from Algeria to Nigeria, via Niger. Key details: - Meeting between General Abdourahamane Tiani (Niger) and President Tebboune in Algiers; commitment to a 4,000 km gas pipeline project and broader cooperation. - Tebboune described an end to a period of chilliness;
Zelenskyy’s Gabala Visit Upgrades Ukraine–Azerbaijan Bilateral Relations
Summary: - Zelenskyy’s wartime visit to Gabala, Azerbaijan (April 25) elevated Ukraine–Azerbaijan relations from humanitarian/energy aid to a formal security and defense-industrial partnership. - Six bilateral agreements cover security, military-industrial cooperation, energy, trade (over $500 million mutual trade), and humanitarian ties. - Security emphasis: joint development of defense industries, sharing military expertise, and deployment of Ukrainian air-defense specialis
Will the New Government Safely Navigate Belgium through Turbulent International Waters? - Egmont Institute
Summary: - Article examines Belgium’s newly formed De Wever Government (sworn in Feb 3, 2025) and its national security posture. - Coalition spans N-VA (Flemish conservatives), MR (Francophone liberals), cd&v (Flemish Christian democrats), Les Engagés (Francophone centrists), Vooruit (Flemish social democrats); the coalition markedly increases attention to defense and foreign affairs compared to 2020. - The coalition agreement includes expanded security provisions: eight pag