Patriots for Europe: A Radical-Right Shift in the EU’s Political Landscape
As a new dominant force in the EU, can this new coalition redefine immigration policy and national identity?
Are Sanctions Still Effective? Evaluating Their Role in Russia’s War on Ukraine
Russia’s economy has adapted in the face of sweeping sanctions, raising doubts about whether economic pressure is enough to influence geopolitical outcomes.
The EU as a Global Actor: The Enduring Relevance of de Gaulle’s Vision for Europe
As the rules-based world order is replaced by uncompromising power politics, the need for a coherent European foreign and defense policy independent of the US is increasingly urgent.
The Scramble to Trump-Proof the Euro-Atlantic Relationship: An Anxiety not Just Over Security
Worry is brewing on both sides of the Atlantic, and it’s not just over NATO.
German Zeitenwende Proves That Not Everything Looks Better in Slow-Motion
Almost two years after “Zeitenwende”, Germany’s leading role within the European Union is being challenged by internal instability and promises it cannot keep.
The EU’s Democratic Deficit: Extent, Perception, and (Possible) Solutions
Often criticised as democratically deficient, to what extent does the EU truly suffer from such a democratic deficit, and how can it be overcome?
