A Call for European Unity

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Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash As the EU faces rising concerns over the possibility of a grand deal between the United States, China, and Russia, there is an increasing fear that Europe and Ukraine could be sidelined in negotiations, potentially forced to bear the financial burden of such an arrangement. This moment calls for…

New Sanctions Against Russia

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Photo by FlyD on Unsplash EU member states have adopted a wide-ranging new package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia. This comes with this week’s significant milestone in the war in Ukraine – the third anniversary since the conflict started. It also coincides with fresh attempts,including a meeting in the U.S on Friday…

The Russian Orthodox Church

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  A Tool for Imperial Ambitions and a Growing Threat to Turkey Photo by Valery Tenevoy on Unsplash In the modern world, religion is often not just a spiritual guide but also a powerful tool for political influence. The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) increasingly plays this role, openly supporting the Kremlin’s imperial ambitions. Recent statements…

The Peace Trap

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Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash The war is not over yet; it is simply entering a new phase. A ceasefire is not even on the horizon, and some international players are still trying to trap Ukraine into a quick peace which in reality would mean a temporary respite for Russia and a strategic loss…

Munich Security Conference 2025

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Photo by Nagarjun Kogaravalli Sathyanarayana on Unsplash Munich is once again at the centre of global diplomacy. Within the walls of this German city, the annual security conference takes place, where the world’s future is discussed. However, when turning the pages of history, one cannot help but remember the year 1938 when diplomacy suffered one…

EP Pledges Support for Georgian Dissidents

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Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash MEPs have called on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities. Meeting in Strasbourg on Thursday they accused the Georgian authorities of eroding the country’s democracy and cracking down on dissent. In a resolution adopted at its plenary, Parliament refused to recognise the self-proclaimed authorities…

The Imperial Threat

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Photo by Jacob Thorson on Unsplash Europe, a continent that has endured centuries of war, change, and struggles for peace, now faces challenges that seem eerily familiar. These challenges come from ideologies disregarding democratic principles, aligning with authoritarianism, and seeking to revive imperialistic narratives. The greatest threat to Europe today is not just external forces…

EU-UK Relations Improve

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Photo by Rocco Dipoppa on Unsplash Both the EU and UK want closer ties, says a  survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The survey looked at both EU-UK and EU/UK-US relations. It comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty, highlighted by the looming trade war sparked by new trade tariffs by…

President Trump’s Second Term

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Photo by Kowshik Roy sagor on Unsplash The United States is Europe’s closest and most important ally and partner. During a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, the transatlantic relationship remains indispensable, writes David McAllister. President Trump’s first term in office was characterised by unpredictability and a discrepancy between what he said and what his administration…