Victor Angelo

The US is in crisis and I feel deeply sorry for the many friends I have in that great country. It continues to be deeply affected by the ...

This week, we were engaged in a discussion about the future shape and configuration of the armed forces in contexts such as those we find...

The brutal acts of terrorism that occurred on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka raise a good number of key questions. The answers are not yet kn...

In the “old Europe”, from France to Germany and through the Benelux, the public opinion is very divided regarding the possible increase i...

Julian Assange’s predicament leaves no one indifferent, in our part of the world. He has scores of supporters. Also, plenty of detractors...

The issue of collective defence is again a major concern for many European countries. It has to take into account a good number of major ...

The assailant that yesterday attacked the police officers on duty at the Champs Elysées had a long past of criminal behaviour. He spent ma...

The concept of “war against terrorism” is not appropriate for our European societies. We are not at war. We have a very serious challenge ...

The on-going debate about the future of EU security and defence is excessively focused on the military dimensions. It is also incomplete i...

Serenity is the best answer to all complex challenges. It´s essential to keep that in mind as we face a number of terrorist attacks. They ...

The fight against terrorism is above all the work of the specialised police services. They should be able to carry out their duties with a...

Referring again to the New Year´s criminal incidents in Cologne, I think it is important to note that the total number of complaints filed...

Regarding the sexual attacks against young women and thefts in Cologne, and also in some other European cities, I certainly wish to add my...

Yesterday I wrote about my concern to see inappropriate, excessive security measures being adopted as a follow-up to the dramatic events i...

Today Baroness Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has issued a statement on “the extremely grave s...

What do you know about the work of the UN Police, UNPOL? That was my question for today, at the request of a friend. And I spent part ...

Yesterday we had a discussion here in Brussels among international staff about peacekeeping.  My colleagues, who are well informed and...

The response of the FBI and other police forces to the aftermath of the Boston bombings has been exemplary. The coordination among the se...

Terrorism remains a major threat in some corners of the world. Our duty is to condemn all forms of terrorism anywhere and remember that t...