Photo by Harold Mendoza on Unsplash Nearly a year into Donald Trump’s presidency, the United States is adopting a noticeably different approach to the war in Ukraine, combining economic leverage, military aid, and strategic diplomacy to hasten the collapse of Russia’s capacity to sustain its aggression. Trump’s faith in the effectiveness of tariffs, a key…
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash As Ukraine enters the fourth year of defending itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 1,400 German companies still operate in the aggressor state, a situation that raises uncomfortable questions about Europe’s moral and strategic coherence. A recent investigation by Bild Zeitung (12 October) revealed that German companies such…
Photo by ali khodaverdi on Unsplash The leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan faces what Africa Intelligence calls a “politically toxic” situation, as he relies upon the 20,000 fighters of Islamist militia the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Brigade to deliver territories such as Khartoum. Yet to try and win even a morsel…
Wolfram Kuoni Why the EU Should Pay Attention to Kuoni and Šolak The European Union has invested heavily in sanction regimes and media freedom initiatives since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. But the integrity of both is at risk when opaque financial networks and concentrated media ownership intersect. Two names illustrate the problem: Wolfram…
Photo by 愚木混株 Yumu on Unsplash In July 2025, EU Political Report published an investigative article entitled “Icebreakers Hide Deadly Nuclear Threat”, which revealed a series of potential risks associated with the operation of RITM-200 nuclear reactors on Russian icebreakers. The article criticised the lack of transparency surrounding the programme, unreported technical incidents, and the…
Photo by Yuriy Vinnicov on Unsplash MEPs have greeted the outcome of elections in Moldova which saw the pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu claim victory and a new majority in parliament. She had warned of massive Russian interference after voting, saying the future of Moldova, flanked by Ukraine and Romania, was on the line.Igor…
Photo by Sasha Pleshco on Unsplash On 28 September 2025, Moldova arrives at a critical crossroad, not only electing a new parliament but also determining its geopolitical future. These elections will either reinforce the country’s commitment to European integration or lead to its transformation into a grey zone of instability along the borders of the…
Photo by the blowup on Unsplash Who knows if Sudan’s General Abdel Fatteh al-Burhan will be heading off to New York to address the UN General Assembly this week, but if he does, it will probably with his civilian prime minister, former UN official Kamil Idris, in tow. Will they have anything different to say…
Photo by Martin Krchnacek on Unsplash As the Czech Republic prepares for parliamentary elections on 3–4 October 2025, the country faces a pivotal moment in both foreign and domestic policy. Andrej Babiš, former prime minister and leader of the right-wing populist ANO party, which currently tops the polls, has declared his intention to halt a…
Photo by Sergei A on Unsplash Calls are intensifying for the US, UK and EU to extend sanctions to Russia’s titanium industry, as Western policymakers face renewed scrutiny over lingering gaps in their response to Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite sweeping restrictions on Russian hydrocarbons and other commodities since the invasion in 2022, titanium,…
