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Eunavfor Aspides: The Newest European Union Military Operation

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|Jul 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 171 - 176
Published on: Jul 5, 2025
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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