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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 10h
🇪🇺⚡️ EDF Lesson #6: Some proposal risks cannot be fixed in the final week. Check eligibility, partner ownership, consortium structure, and declarations at the start, not the deadline. #EDF #ProposalWriting #DefencePolicy
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 13h
📝🇪🇺 EDF Lesson #5: A budget is not a negotiation tool, it's a delivery plan. When effort, roles, and funding are misaligned, evaluators notice. Let the work drive the budget, and involve every partner early. #EDF #ProposalWriting #DefenceIndustry
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 16h
🇪🇺📝 EDF Lesson #4: Great proposals often fail on consistency, not technology. Mismatched work packages, missing tasks, conflicting leads, outdated tables, and forgotten editor notes can cost points. #EDF #ProposalWriting #DefenceInnovation
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 01/10/2026
🛡️ Ready or Not? This Week’s W.A.R. Assessment Europe strengthens defence readiness, air defence, critical infrastructure & support for Ukraine, while EU projects target capability gaps and defence production. 🔗 www.rfr.bz/b1503ed6b #WAROnTheHorizon #EuropeanSecurity #Defence #NATO
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Europe Under Pressure: Strategic Autonomy, NATO, and Power Shifts
Europe faces rising security pressure as autonomy, NATO dependence, Arctic militarisation, and U.S. uncertainty reshape deterrence, diplomacy, and defence strategy.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 01/10/2026
EDF 2026 Lessons Learned (3/6): A task label won't save you if the work is out of scope. If the call allows design, don't describe demonstrations, field trials, or qualification activities. Check every task against the activity table before writing. #EDF #DefenceResearch #Compliance
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 01/10/2026
🇧🇪⚡️ Europe faces a "dark winter" of potential hybrid threats, warns Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken. His message: strengthen air defence, expand production, and adapt faster to modern warfare. #NATO #AirDefense #Security #Europe
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 01/10/2026
🇷🇺⚡️ Moscow says European arms factories supplying Ukraine could be considered military targets. NATO responded that it remains ready to defend every inch of Allied territory. #Russia #NATO #EuropeanSecurity #Ukraine
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 01/10/2026
EDF 2026 Lessons Learned (2/6): The call document is not background reading. It is the specification your proposal is judged against. Wrong annexes, wrong templates, and remembered deadlines waste valuable time. Read it. Use it. Follow it. #EDF #EUFunding #ProposalManagement
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 30/09/2026
EDF 2026 round closed 29 Sept. We joined many consortia as advisor, work-package partner, or go/no-go assessor, sometimes saying no and stepping back early. Our lane: military ConOps, scenarios, end-user framing, EU project management. Not sensors, software or platforms. Results March 2027. #EDF
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 30/09/2026
🇷🇺☢️ NATO has pushed back against Russian nuclear warnings linked to Kaliningrad, stating that intimidation will not weaken Allied unity, deterrence, or support for Ukraine. #NATO #Russia #Defense #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 30/09/2026
🇮🇹🪖 Italy has activated Golden Power protections for a defence-focused Pirelli-ABET project developing remote-controlled electric vehicles for military logistics and rescue missions. The move highlights growing efforts to secure strategic technologies. #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #Italy
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 29/09/2026
🌏 Indo-Pacific Pulse: US–China ties, Taiwan defence uncertainty, North Korea tensions and new regional trade & tech partnerships shape Asia’s strategic landscape. 🔗https://www.rfr.bz/bc671de71 #IndoPacific #Asia #Geopolitics
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Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings
Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 29/09/2026
🇪🇺🪖 The EU has approved its first five joint defence projects, investing in drones, missile defence, maritime security, space, and Eastern Flank resilience. The focus now shifts from funding to delivery. #EUDefence #EuropeanSecurity #DefenceIndustry
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 28/09/2026
🇩🇪🤝🇷🇺 For the first time since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the German and Russian foreign ministers met on the sidelines of UNGA 2026. Despite direct talks, divisions over Ukraine, security, and alleged hybrid attacks continue to define the relationship. #UNGA #Germany #Russia
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 27/09/2026
A drone shot down over Lithuania. An armed drone recovered off the Polish coast. Flares fired towards a Danish helicopter. Full analysis in this week's W.A.R. on the Horizon. Read it here: 👇🏼 behorizon.org/w-a-r-on-the... #EuropeanSecurity #Defence #NATO #EDF #Geopolitics
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Europe Under Pressure: Strategic Autonomy, NATO, and Power Shifts
Europe faces rising security pressure as autonomy, NATO dependence, Arctic militarisation, and U.S. uncertainty reshape deterrence, diplomacy, and defence strategy.
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 25/09/2026
EuroHub4Sino Final Conference: A full room, four panels and a level of debate that made the day. Thank you to everyone who joined, asked and pushed back, and to our speakers for their contributions. 👉 Sign up: eh4s.eu/auth/signin #EH4S #HorizonEurope #EUChina #ChinaPolicy #Brussels #PolicyResearch
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 25/09/2026
🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸 Xi and Trump bought more time, extending the trade truce until January 2027. While progress was made on AI and dialogue mechanisms, the fundamental U.S.-China strategic competition remains unchanged. #XiTrumpSummit #USChina #Trade #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 24/09/2026
🇺🇳⚡️ UNGA 2026 put trade, war, climate, AI, and global governance at the center of diplomacy. As leaders debate solutions, implementation remains the decisive challenge. #UNGA2026 #GlobalDiplomacy #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 23/09/2026
🌏 Indo-Pacific Pulse: US–China talks, Japan’s defence plans, South Korea’s Hormuz stance, China’s Djibouti base, Quad disaster relief, Europe–China trade, India–NZ ties & Thai nuclear plans. 🔗https://www.rfr.bz/bf7aa44b8 #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Asia
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Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings
Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 22/09/2026
🇵🇱🤝🇺🇸 Poland wants to deepen defense ties with the U.S., aiming to host up to 15,000 American troops and expand military infrastructure. The move reflects Warsaw’s push to reinforce deterrence and strengthen NATO’s eastern defenses. #NATO #Poland #Defense #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 22/09/2026
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Can the U.S.-China trade truce hold? Trump and Xi meet amid disputes over tariffs, AI, rare earths, and Taiwan. The goal is stability, but strategic competition remains the defining reality. #TrumpXiSummit #Trade #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 22/09/2026
🇺🇸🇩🇰🇬🇱 The U.S., Denmark, and Greenland are set to sign a new security deal expanding America’s military presence in the Arctic. The agreement strengthens NATO’s role while emphasizing Greenland’s sovereignty. #ArcticSecurity #NATO #Defense
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 21/09/2026
👋 Our Final Conference is tomorrow in Brussels, and online. EuroHub4Sino Final Conference 🗓️ 22 September 2026 🕘 09:30 - 16:30 CEST (doors from 09:00) 📍 Comet Meetings, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f... See you tomorrow.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 20/09/2026
🇨🇳🌍🪖 Upgrades at China’s Djibouti base highlight the growing importance of C4ISR and intelligence networks in modern military competition. Positioned near major shipping lanes and multiple foreign bases, the site is becoming a key node in Beijing’s overseas security architecture. #China #DefenseTech
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 20/09/2026
🇪🇺💶🇨🇳 Facing record trade imbalances and concerns over industrial competitiveness, the EU is preparing new measures to protect its economic interests and secure access to critical raw materials. The challenge now is turning strategy into measurable results. #EuropeanUnion #Trade #CriticalRawMa
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 20/09/2026
🛡️ NATO's message is clear: readiness equals deterrence. Admiral Cavo Dragone says the Alliance is prepared for crises ranging from hybrid attacks to military escalation, backed by extensive defence planning and growing operational capabilities. #NATO #MilitaryReadiness #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 17/09/2026
🇪🇺🏭🪖 The EU has opened a €10M defence funding call to help build industrial readiness pools and strengthen Europe’s defence production capacity. Focus: faster coordination, stronger industry, and greater preparedness. #EUDefence #DefenceIndustry #EDF
🇪🇺🏭🪖 The EU has opened a €10M defence funding call to help build industrial readiness pools and strengthen Europe’s defence production capacity. Focus: faster coordination, stronger industry, and greater preparedness. #EUDefence #DefenceIndustry #EDF
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 17/09/2026
🚨 Last days to register for the EuroHub4Sino Final Conference. Seats in Brussels are limited, yet online places are open. 🗓️ 22 September, 09:00 | Comet Meetings, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f...
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 17/09/2026
🇪🇺🚀 Europe wants defence procurement to move at the speed of security challenges. The newly approved Omnibus V package cuts bureaucracy, boosts industrial capacity, and aims to accelerate Europe’s path from investment to readiness. #EuropeanDefence #ReArmEurope #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 17/09/2026
🛡️ Europe’s Defence Pulse: W.A.R. Update Europe boosts defence as NATO, Ukraine support & deterrence face pressure. Finland joins France’s initiative; Germany reinforces Lithuania; Poland expands defence funding. 🔗 www.rfr.bz/b4008d428 #Europe #NATO #Defence #Ukraine #Geopolitics
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Radar Lock: Critical Threats on the European Horizon
Europe is strengthening its defences while the political foundations of collective security face growing strain. Finland’s decision to join France’s forward deterrence initiative captures both the opportunity and the complexity ...
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 17/09/2026
🇪🇺🛡️ Europe’s security debate is shifting from strategy to execution. New proposals focus on coordination, resilience, and defence production, but the decisive question is whether political commitments can become real-world capabilities. #EUDefence #HybridThreats #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 16/09/2026
🌏 Asia on the Horizon – Weekly Highlights Asia’s strategic landscape: BRICS, India-China ties, security partnerships, North Korea-Russia cooperation & semiconductor competition. 🔗 www.rfr.bz/be75aec78 #Asia #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #BRICS #Semiconductors
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Your Weekly Brief: Asia on the Horizon
New Delhi became a meeting point for Asia’s competing ambitions this week. BRICS secured a common declaration despite divisions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, while its expanding membership ...
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 15/09/2026
🗓️ One week out. Four panels on the table: - Can the Party Achieve its Goals? - Future Chinese Leadership in STI? - (In)Security & Defence - Towards a New Global Order? 🗓️ 22 September 2026 🌍 Hybrid event: join us in Brussels or online. 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f...
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 16/09/2026
📰🌍 "The Wrong Lens: Why Europe Misreads China's Biotechnology Rise" ✍️ by Anja Senz & Zhu Yi 🔍 46 percent of new drug molecules entering human trials in early 2025 came from Chinese firms. Is Europe measuring China's biotech rise with the wrong yardstick? 📌 eh4s.eu/publication/...
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The Wrong Lens: Why Europe Misreads China's Biotechnology Rise
EuroHub4Sino Policy Paper 2026/17 https://doi.org/10.31175/eh4s.v5cm
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 16/09/2026
🇪🇺🚀 Europe has a roadmap. The challenge now is execution. The 2026 State of the Union focuses on security, competitiveness, climate resilience, and social cohesion, but implementation will determine whether ambition translates into genuine independence. #SOTEU2026 #EU
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 16/09/2026
🇪🇺🚀🇺🇦 Europe is shifting from supplying weapons to helping produce them. A new €180M programme will support Ukraine’s defence industry, focusing on missiles, ammunition, drones, and air-defence systems to strengthen long-term security and resilience. #Ukraine #EUDefence
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 15/09/2026
🇺🇦🛡️💶 Europe is backing Ukraine with €90B for 2026-27, combining military assistance and economic support. The real test is not allocation, but delivery: turning approved funds into equipment, protection, and sustained resilience on the ground. #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #DefenceIndustry #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 15/09/2026
🇵🇱⚡️ Poland is investing heavily in military modernization, aiming to become one of NATO’s strongest land powers. The real challenge lies not in procurement, but in turning advanced platforms into sustainable combat capability and credible deterrence. #MilitaryModernisation #NATO #Geopolitics
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 13/09/2026
🇮🇳🇨🇳 A diplomatic thaw is underway, but trust remains fragile. While border disengagement has reduced tensions and trade continues to grow, unresolved disputes and a large trade imbalance will test the durability of India-China rapprochement. #IndoPacific #BRICS #InternationalTrade
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 13/09/2026
🌍📈 BRICS continues to grow in economic and demographic significance, but its real test lies ahead: can a diverse coalition convert collective weight into lasting influence on global governance, security, and development? #BRICS #GlobalSouth #InternationalRelations
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 07/09/2026
📰 For journalists and civil society organisations working on China: Find the expertise you need. 🔎 Our portal lets you search Europe's contemporary China experts by focus area, and reach out through the platform. No contact details exchanged unless both sides agree. 🔗 Sign up: eh4s.eu/auth/signin
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 08/09/2026
🗣️ The EuroHub4Sino Final Conference runs on conversation starters: short, sharp interventions to open each panel, then tightly moderated discussion where everyone in the room is encouraged to contribute. Come with a question. You will get to ask it. 📅 22/09/2026 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f...
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 08/09/2026
📰🌍 New policy paper: "Peru's strategic shift toward China: The European Union's role in supporting autonomous development" ✍️ by Vojtěch Škréta 📌 eh4s.eu/publication/...
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Peru’s strategic shift toward China: The European Union’s role in supporting autonomous development
EuroHub4Sino Policy Paper 2026/16 https://doi.org/10.31175/eh4s.j9dp
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 09/09/2026
🖥️ On 22 September, we hand the stage to the EH4S Portal. 📅 22 September 2026 🌍 Hybrid event: join us in Brussels or online. 🔗 Sign up now: eh4s.eu/auth/signin 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f... #EH4S #HorizonEurope #ChinaStudies #ResearchInfrastructure
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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 11/09/2026
⏳ Two weeks to the EuroHub4Sino Final Conference. 📅 22 September 2026 🌍 Hybrid event: in Brussels or follow online 🔗 Register: eh4s.eu/activities/f...
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 11/09/2026
🛰️ Radar Lock: Europe’s security challenges go beyond defence spending. Weak supply chains, procurement failures, political divisions, Russian sabotage risks and rising drone threats test Europe’s ability to build lasting security. 🔗 www.rfr.bz/b7c9bf4e8 #Europe #NATO #Defence #Securit
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Europe Under Pressure: Strategic Autonomy, NATO, and Power Shifts
Europe faces rising security pressure as autonomy, NATO dependence, Arctic militarisation, and U.S. uncertainty reshape deterrence, diplomacy, and defence strategy.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 09/09/2026
🌏 Asia on the Horizon: Weekly Highlights Security ties deepen across the Indo-Pacific as China pressures Taiwan, energy resilience grows, and the SCO expands its reach. 🔗 www.rfr.bz/bbb35341c #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Taiwan #Asia
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Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings
Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 08/09/2026
🇪🇺⚡️ Europe is spending more on defence than ever, but readiness depends on delivery, not budgets. The challenge now is turning billions into capabilities: equipment, trained forces, ammunition, and stronger defence industries. #EuropeanSecurity #DefenceIndustry #NATO
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 08/09/2026
🇩🇪⚡️ From automobiles to air defense: Volkswagen’s Osnabrück factory is set to pivot toward military production, reflecting how Chinese competition and Europe’s defense buildup are transforming the continent’s industrial priorities. #Germany #Manufacturing #Defense #China
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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 07/09/2026
🇩🇪🚨🇷🇺 A new diplomatic crisis is unfolding between Berlin and Moscow. Following allegations of Russian involvement in the Leipzig drone incident, both sides have exchanged sharp warnings, highlighting growing concerns over hybrid warfare and European security. #NATO #Germany #Russia #Security
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