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IAF Editorials: European Union

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EU’s defense overhaul: Bold vision, tough reality
EU’s defense overhaul: Bold vision, tough reality
Analysis critiques von der Leyen’s €800 billion EU defense plan, highlighting its ambitious vision for strategic autonomy while warning of major financial, industrial, and political obstacles to succe... Read More...


Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Author explores the EU's efforts to combat violence against women, particularly cyber violence, highlighting Big Tech’s role, regulatory challenges, and ongoing legislative measures for accountability... Read More...


Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Author contrasts Ukraine’s existential struggle with historical independence movements, warning that diplomacy must respect non-negotiable survival conditions rather than treating peace as a business ... Read More...


Trump's War
Trump's War
The recent clash between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky unsettles not only the international balance but also the internal stability of the United States. By Prof. Manlio Graziano... Read More...


Finis Eauropæ?
Finis Eauropæ?
Could factors including increased risks for Europe after France's crisis and the rise of euroscepticism portend the end of the West? By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (01/17/2025) Read More...


The Far-Right Wave
The Far-Right Wave
Reflections on Macron's snap parliamentary elections and impacts to the far-right. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (07/17/2024) Read More...


Another Blow to France’s (and Europe’s) Prestige
Another Blow to France’s (and Europe’s) Prestige
Hypothesizing on Macron's decision to hold snap elections in France. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (06/12/2024) Read More...


A Geopolitical Compass for Tracking Macron’s Shifts
A Geopolitical Compass for Tracking Macron’s Shifts

Pressuring Germany is another example of Macron's problematic actions with Europe. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (03/20/2024)

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The Farmers’ War Against Europe
The Farmers’ War Against Europe

Understanding underlying issues surrounding conflict between farmers across Europe and what it means for governments. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (02/06/2024)

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Does Geopolitical Deterrence Still Explain the Development of the War in Ukraine and is it Enough for the Post-War Security of Europe?
Does Geopolitical Deterrence Still Explain the Development of the War in Ukraine and is it Enough for the Post-War Security of Europe?

Does geopolitical deterrence explain the war in Ukraine? What has the war mean for European security and NATO? By Alexander Kostyuk, PhD, DBA. (12/14/2023)

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The West’s strategy on Ukraine: with faults despite the good intentions
The West’s strategy on Ukraine: with faults despite the good intentions

Is the level of West assistance to Ukraine adequate? By Dr. Andreas V Georgiou. (08/21/2023)

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Why is Sweden still on standby to join NATO?
Why is Sweden still on standby to join NATO?

Article investigates reasons behind Sweden's delayed ratification process to NATO. By Zainab Imran. (06/20/2023)

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Why Can't Global Diplomacy or International Law Cannot Stop War in Ukraine?
Why Can't Global Diplomacy or International Law Cannot Stop War in Ukraine?

What are the limitations of global diplomacy and international law in preventing the ongoing war in Ukraine? Author explains. By Paulina Buzaite. (05/23/2023)

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Do Not Report This!: Restrictions on Freedom of Speech in Times of War
Do Not Report This!: Restrictions on Freedom of Speech in Times of War

Author explores "right to have rights" in the context of the Ukrainian conflict and possible repercussion. By Victoria Portnaia. (03/07/2023)

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Climate Change Is Also a Major Casualty of the War in Ukraine
Climate Change Is Also a Major Casualty of the War in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine raises the question, again, why the world fails repeatedly to sets its priorities in the right order. By C.J. Polychroniou. (04/19/2022)

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What is to be done: burning issues for Western democracies regarding Ukraine
What is to be done: burning issues for Western democracies regarding Ukraine

Current key failures by Western democracies to help Ukraine and what's needed to apply pressure on Putin's Russia.  By Dr. Andreas V Georgiou. (04/18/2022)

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Check out this @SIPRIorg vacancy if you are interested on state-society relations in the #MENA region https://t.co/TRI6dMA7K6

— Vongai Murugani (vongai_g) 10/19/2021
Vongai Murugani
SIPRI - Twitter (10/19/2021)


The #GlobalHungerIndex2021 launch debate was a rich and dynamic discussion. If you missed it, you can watch it here… https://t.co/yNmS0z9Obs

— Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair (Reiseal2) 10/18/2021
Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair
SIPRI - Twitter (10/18/2021)


#IASN2020 #ÁmbitosSegNacional????Defensa Nacional @Defensagob ?? Evolución del gasto en defensa a nivel mundial… https://t.co/n3Y1Qv0rQG

— DSN (dsn) 10/17/2021
DSN
SIPRI - Twitter (10/17/2021)


It's the annual @nupinytt/@SIPRIorg trip to #Zurich to check on the secret Nordic peace-building bank accounts, evi… https://t.co/7rNgModiL5

— Richard Gowan (RichardGowan1) 10/16/2021
Richard Gowan
SIPRI - Twitter (10/16/2021)


For every terrorist attack that occurs anywhere in the world Pakistan should be questioned. #SanctionPakistan to en… https://t.co/hRYTxNgKjb

— Andrin Krause (andrin199720) 10/16/2021
Andrin Krause
SIPRI - Twitter (10/16/2021)


Top read > Mali, Chad and Guinea – why are #coups making a comeback in Africa? Last chance to register for our sem… https://t.co/iF13lClfWY

— ISS (issafrica) 10/16/2021
ISS
SIPRI - Twitter (10/16/2021)


Hunger, violent conflict & the impacts of climate change are all on the rise #WorldFoodDay is a reminder that we ne… https://t.co/yXsvERO7hz

— Inter Press Service (ipsnews) 10/15/2021
Inter Press Service
SIPRI - Twitter (10/15/2021)


Well done to Dan Smith and @SIPRIorg team, I'm a big fan of the informative, intelligent and balanced material SIPR… https://t.co/Z28ixB37FW

— marcus collins ??? ?????? (marcusc10440997) 10/15/2021
marcus collins ??? ??????
SIPRI - Twitter (10/15/2021)


As the EU???? officially launches its new Training Mission for #Mozambique????, you can read @SIPRIorg assessments of t… https://t.co/njFJ8JW1Vi

— Paul D Williams (PDWilliamsGWU) 10/15/2021
Paul D Williams
SIPRI - Twitter (10/15/2021)


The Stockholm Int'l Peace Research Institute (@SIPRIorg) is seeking a Research Assistant to support the work of the… https://t.co/axhEpvh3Q3

— Rutgers DGA (Rutgers_DGA) 10/15/2021
Rutgers DGA
SIPRI - Twitter (10/15/2021)


Germany and its Neo-imperial quest
Germany and its Neo-imperial quest

The ongoing calamities in Central and Eastern Europe, historical parallels and geopolitical consequences. By Zlatko Hadžidedic. (09/21/2021)

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View from Latvia: Is the EU Failing us?
View from Latvia: Is the EU Failing us?

From the recent IFIMES event, EAF Lawyer of Latvia, Andrejs Pagors discusses energy, transit and infrastructure in Scandinavia and the Baltics. By Eugene Matos de Lara. (03/17/2021)

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Entry into force of the Tromsø Convention
Entry into force of the Tromsø Convention

A unique opportunity for European governments to reaffirm and strengthen their commitment to transparency.  By Lola Servary. (02/23/2021)

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Cross-generational and cross-sectoral Recovery for the Union: Towards a New Independent authority?
Cross-generational and cross-sectoral Recovery for the Union: Towards a New Independent authority?

Analysis of the newest Recovery Action Plan of the European Union for a post-COVID-19 world.  Can it succeed? By Nora Wolf.  (02/03/2021)

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