In the coming years, the Netherlands is due to replace its fleet of four submarines, which has served its time. Despite the relatively small fleet, it will represent a strategic investment for The Hague, which will take the time to choose wisely. What ambitions lie behind the deal, and what is the new fleet meant to accomplish?
Turkey, a NATO member, has finally seen the light of the day and has agreed to join the U.S led coalition against terrorist organisations. However, the dynamics of the situation is complex with each player having its own agenda.
As indicated by a Pew Research Center review graphing the expanding hostility in the middle of Russia and the West, half or a greater amount of general society in most NATO countries think about Russia as a noteworthy military danger to its neighbours.
