Hungary’s Eastern Turn: Moscow’s Growing Influence, and Budapest’s Rift With Its Western Allies
As Hungary becomes the outcast of Europe, Orbán’s government strengthens ties with Russia and cracks down on civil rights. The influence of China and Moscow increases, and the rule of law concerns continue to grow.
The EU AI Act’s Copyright Loophole: A Threat to Creative Rights?
As generative AI reshapes creative industries, the EU’s AI Act is facing criticism for leaving copyright protection behind. Can Europe safeguard its cultural heritage without hurting innovation?
Can Ekrem Imamoğlu, Istanbul’s Imprisoned Mayor, Become a Turkish Nelson Mandela?
Türkiye had been singing the song “Go West” for centuries. Now the country is nearing a point of no return. At this critical juncture, Türkiye will either join the league of Asian autocracies, or change its course back to European oriented democratic tradition.
Moving Beyond the Traditional Left-Right Spectrum: Rethinking Political Coalitions In a New Era
In the words of novelist Doris Lessing, ‘Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.’, so as we enter a new era of ideologies, should we really reduce politics to the simplistic left-right paradigm?
Poland’s Rule Under PiS and the Usefulness of ‘Illiberalism’ as an Academic Concept
How does the rise of ‘illiberalism’ in Poland challenge the concept’s usefulness in political analysis?
Wilders to Trump: The Dutch and US Populist Approaches to the Ukrainian Conflict
The United States and the Netherlands, both key Western allies, have played significant roles in supporting Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. As the U.S. recalibrates its stance on Ukraine—debating military aid, economic support, and long-term strategic commitments—populist movements on both sides of the Atlantic are influencing the conversation.
The End of American Guarantees? Why Europe Must Take Charge of Its Own Defense
As America’s security commitments grow increasingly uncertain, Europe’s choice is now clearer than ever: continue relying on Washington or forge its path to strategic independence.
Tariff Wars: A Strategic Opportunity Brewing?
With the start of a second Trump presidency, a previously thought-to-be-buried trade strategy has reemerged: a tariff-first approach back on the table of EU-US Trade relations.
The TUSIAD Case: The Inevitable Divorce of Erdoğan and Türkiye’s Business Elites
What began as a strong partnership between TUSIAD, Türkiye’s largest business organisation, and the AK Party’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has turned into a fierce political rift, with the business elite now facing trial for criticising the leader they once fervently supported.
The Influential Role of the Judiciary in the Democratic Process: A Delicate Balance
Do judges and courts of Western democracies represent an obstacle to popular will?
Non-Contractual Liability: WS and Others as a Blockade to Keeping Frontex Accountable
Non-contractual liability could have been a legal tool effective in ensuring the CJEU finally answers the question of Frontex’s legal responsibility under joint operations with Member States. WS and Others was the first case that tested this premise.
Could DeepSeek Help Europe to Close the AI Innovation Gap?
With the EU shifting its focus from regulation to innovation, could the AI competition disruption be the opportunity the EU needs to close the innovation gap?
