The Islamic State and Europe
European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.
- Jason Wahlang
- December 30, 2024
European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s announcement of the formation of a new far right alliance at the European Parliament with two more European partners points to an effort to carve out a larger role coinciding with Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU.
Far-right extremism is spreading in the European body politic at a rapid pace.
The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high.
This volume presents perspectives on cross-cutting issues of importance to India’s grand strategy in the second decade of the 21st century. The authors in this volume address the following important questions : What might India do to build a cohesive and peaceful domestic order in the coming decades? What should be India's China and Pakistan strategy? How could India foster a consensus on the global commons that serve India’s interests and values? What strategic framework will optimise India’s efforts to foster a stable and peaceful neighbourhood?
The future of Europe’s security architecture will depend largely on how well it blends its dependence and deepening with NATO on the one hand and its quest for strategic autonomy on the other.
European countries have upped their engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, in the pursuit of their geo-strategic and economic interests.
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) seeks to develop a common air and missile defence system to defend NATO and European airspace.
European imports of Russian gas have steadily declined either voluntarily or on account of Russia weaponising energy, propelling the push towards LNG imports.