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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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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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A Recipe for War
A Recipe for War

Examining Germany's policy toward Southeastern Europe.  By Zlatko Hadžidedi and Adnan Idrizbegovi?. (10/23/2020)

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AI: The Italian National Strategy Revisited
AI: The Italian National Strategy Revisited

Is Italian AI strategic plan sufficient?  By Cristina Semeraro. (09/07/2020)

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The UK Voted to Leave the EU, and Now Scotland Must Vote to Leave the UK
The UK Voted to Leave the EU, and Now Scotland Must Vote to Leave the UK

Author argues that it's time for Scotland's independence from the U.K. By Kenneth Frank. (05/13/2020)

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Is the Balkans splitting the EU apart?
Is the Balkans splitting the EU apart?

The EU's recent foreign policy move, which came as a rift between the French and German foreign policy positions, is widening. By Pyotr Iskenderov. (10/29/2019)

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Geopolitics of Europe and the Iron Law of Evolutionary Biology
Geopolitics of Europe and the Iron Law of Evolutionary Biology

Europe after the Brexit, NATO 70 summit and Turkish geopolitical vertigo. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (01/29/2019)

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The Czech Elections – fighting for the political and cyber space
The Czech Elections – fighting for the political and cyber space

What's behind the emergence of the Czech Pirates Party? By Dr. Binoy Kampmark. (11/06/2017)

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Long story of Kurz: ‘Austria You will be Macronised’
Long story of Kurz: ‘Austria You will be Macronised’

Sebastian Kurz's rise and what a Chancellorship would mean for Austria, and the EU. By Max Hess. (10/19/2017)

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Germany that kills itself and Europe
Germany that kills itself and Europe

The true economic and political picture is not so rosy, meaning elites are not able to lead the EU proactively. By Michael dr. Logies. (09/28/2017)

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Monumental policy- Russia and Eastern Europe
Monumental policy- Russia and Eastern Europe

What are Russia's aims?  By Brad Settlemeyer. (08/22/2017)

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A Common Populism: Trump, Le Pen and Putin
A Common Populism: Trump, Le Pen and Putin

Do they portend the beginning of the end for the EU? By Dr. Emanuel L. Paparella. (01/24/2017)

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To Be or Not To Be (Connected): The Right to be Disconnected
To Be or Not To Be (Connected): The Right to be Disconnected

Analysis of France's new law concerning limiting emails during working hours. By Dr. Jasna Cošabic 

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Orphan Europe
Orphan Europe

Europe's disoriented reaction to the election of Donald Trump. By Tomislav Jakic. (11/30/2016)

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European Union's No-Sum Game on Nagorno-Karabakh
European Union's No-Sum Game on Nagorno-Karabakh

The EU's quandary over Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the region located between them, Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). By David Davidian. (10/31/2016)

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EU Reloaded?
EU Reloaded?

Can the promised work of the EU integration in the best interest of European family of peoples be achieved? By Dr. Peter Jankowitsch. (09/27/2016)

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The Major Brexit Issue That No One Has a Solution For, Yet…
The Major Brexit Issue That No One Has a Solution For, Yet…

Brexit may be disarming the Northern Irish peace process.  There is a possible solution, however.  By Matt Fuller & Dr. Christos Kyrou. (07/23/2016)

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