A Framework for Success - Claude-France Arnould
At the Berlin Security Conference, Claude France Arnould, Senior Advisor on European matters at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), offers a sharp analysis of Europe’s evolving defence landscape. Drawing on extensive experience, she highlights the complexities of multinational projects like FCAS, emphasizing the need for cohesive governance, industrial collaboration, and timely delivery to ensure Europe’s strategic autonomy.
The conversation touches on Europe’s ability to maintain unity in response to geopolitical challenges, including Russia’s aggression. Arnould underscores the necessity of strengthening European cohesion while fostering alliances beyond the EU, such as with the UK, India, and Brazil. They advocate for leveraging the European framework to align national and industrial interests, creating certainty for stakeholders and opening new markets.
In a call to action, the former Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency, points to existing agreements like the Élysée Treaty and Lancaster House as underutilized tools for deeper cooperation. By fully implementing these commitments, Europe can assert its role as a credible, independent leader in global defence and security.
