Author profile: Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer is a freelance business advisor and defense expert.

Opinion – The Libyan Border as a Testing Ground for European Sovereignty

Robert Palmer • Jan 19 2022 • Articles

In recent years, consensus on EU immigration policy has taken a bruising and any future definition remains in flux — much like the European project as a whole.

Opinion – US Artillery: Crusader is Out, What is Next?

Robert Palmer • Sep 23 2021 • Articles

War is not simply about having the biggest gun, it’s about having the right gun. It is likely that the US army will resort to howitzers more similar to French artillery in the near future.

Opinion – Europe is Still Able to Build Tanks

Robert Palmer • Sep 23 2020 • Articles

The fragmentation of defense coordination and integration has been a European shortcoming. But, when it comes to making tanks it has just come back stronger.

Opinion – The Dutch Don’t Need Big Subs to Watch the Bay

Robert Palmer • Sep 13 2019 • Articles

It can be tempting for military leaders to “go big”, but it is better to “go smart” and choose what is best suited for one’s needs.

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