published by András István Türke on Fri, 27/03/2009 - 00:00
A very interesting episode of the bombing deserves to be mentioned in detail. On March 27, 1999, Serbian Colonel László Dani, a member of the Hungarian minority, leader of the 3rd Division of the 250th Anti-Aircraft Brigade, succeeded in destroying an F-117A Nighthawk Nr. 82-0806 (stealthy American aircraft) detectable by radar or rather only detectable from a very short distance.)
published by András István Türke on Sat, 14/03/2009 - 00:00
Dans le 21ème siècle le processus de réintégration de la France à la structure militaire de l’OTAN (quittée en 1966 après la décision du président Charles de Gaulle) a été relancé en 2004, mais c’est le président Sarkozy qui a profité de la médiatisation de cette acte ambiguë.
published by András István Türke on Wed, 31/12/2008 - 00:00
Executive Outcomes (1989-1998) was one of the first a private military company (PMC) founded by former Lieutenant-Colonel of the South African Defence Force Eeben Barlow in 1989. It later became part of the South African-based holding company Strategic Resource Corporation. EO was dissolved on 31 December 1998. It provided military personnel, training and logistical support to officially recognised governments only. Where assistance was given to corporations in conflict areas, EO had the host government’s approval to provide such assistance.
published by András István Türke on Mon, 29/12/2008 - 00:00
China sent first time its fleet for an "out of area" mission, at Somalian coast, a mission that could involve fighting beyond its territorial waters. This was China's first overseas naval deployment in 600 years. The Chinese naval fleet - armed with special forces, guided missiles and helicopters - set sail on Friday for anti-piracy duty off Somalia.
András István Turke is HDR/Privatdozent, doctor of the Sorbonne University researcher / associate professor specialised in European and African security & diplomacy. His analyzes deal with CFSP / CSDP (former ESDP) and the defence industry of the European Union. He is expert on Saharan Africa and the Western Balkans geopolitics, strategic issues and economic challenges. He was visiting fellow at the EUISS and at the AWEU Defence Committee.
András István TÜRKE est HDR/Privatdozent, docteur de la Sorbonne, chercheur / professeur adjoint spécialisé aux questions de sécurité et de diplomatie en Europe et en Afrique. Ses analyses traitent la PESC/PSDC (ancienne PESD) et l'industrie de défense de l'Union européenne. Il est expert en géopolitique de l'Afrique subsaharienne et des Balkans Occidentaux concernant les enjeux et défis stratégiques et économiques. Il a été visiting fellow auprès de EUISS et de la Commission de Défence de l`AUEO.