International Affairs Forum

Thu. July 17, 2025

IAF Editorials: Europe

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for the Europe Region

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Why the American Right's Attraction to Viktor Orban Doesn't Make Sense

Author examines facts of the American Right-Orban phenomenon and analyzes the realism of this unusual cult-in-the-making. By Dr. David Phillips. (10/08/2024) Read More...

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Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia

Author argues the more Russia leans towards China, the more the risk of ‘losing India’ becomes real. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (09/23/2024) Read More...

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Bare Minimum Democratic Activism: Cultural Differences, Regional Division, and Serbian Opposition Politics Failure to Mobilize

Citizen engagement and participation are key in Serbian elections. By Stefan Mandic. (08/05/2024) Read More...

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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...

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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...

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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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Still in the Face of Evil

Reinterpreting NATO’s response to the war in Ukraine and evaluating the consequences of inaction for the future of the global order. By Zac Knapp. (03/04/2024)

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All Quiet on the Election’s Front: Pride and Prejudice

The fallout from Putin's power. By Lily Ong. (03/02/2024)

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Echoes of the Thatcher’s Nuclear Deterrence Narratives

Prime Minister Sunak's recent statement about nuclear deterrence echoes the words of Margaret Thatcher. By Dr. Alexander Kostyuk. (02/18/2024)

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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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Murky Waters

Author remarks on the French political crisis. By Professor Manlio Graziano. (01/19/2024)

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Rapid Geopolitical Chess: a Nuclear Deterrence and the War in Ukraine

Author examines nuclear deterrence and the war in Ukraine. By Dr. Alexander Kostyuk. (12/28/2023)

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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 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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Nation-state and its Limits: Bosnia, Future for Europe

Author analyzies the European concept of Nation-state through the context of Bosnia. By Senadin Lavic. (11/13/2023)

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Collapse of the European Nation-State Concept: Why Bosnia is a Future for Europe

Author examines Europe's Nation-State model, focusing on Bosnia. By Zlatko Hadžidedic. (11/01/2023)

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Russia Stays Silent, Abandoning Israel in the Face of Hamas' Brutal Attack on Innocent Civilians

Russia has abandoned the “partnership” it claimed to have with Israel. By Logan M. Williams. (10/20/2023)

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Has the West Ever Wanted Ukraine to Win Its War Against Russia?

Author argues that a sustainable solution to the Ukrainian war presumes a radical change in the Western foreign policy regarding it. By Nicola Stoev. (09/01/2023)

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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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The Russia-Ukraine War: An Innovative Solution to an Insoluble Problem

To break the Russia-Ukraine deadlock and pave the way for a potential resolution, a novel and innovative approach must be considered, allowing each side to claim victory, maintain domestic support,... Read More...

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The Wagner Rebellion in Russia

Relections on the recent Wagner Group rebellion and what lies ahead. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (06/29/2023)

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A Lack of Education: The Human Rights Violation that Needs to End

Author calls for the international community to stop barriers for refugee education. By Molly McLeod. (06/27/2023)

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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?

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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