Is Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte the Right Choice for NATO’s Helm?
Former Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, is set to replace the current NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, in October. His four-year term starts amidst a moment of tension that transcends the Atlantic Ocean and will inevitably test the integrity of long-standing relationships within the alliance.
The EU and Kurdish Autonomy: Balancing Political Aspirations with Regional Stability
The EU finds itself in an awkward position regarding a specific issue within the Middle East: The Kurdish question.
The Turkey-EU Relationship: A Love to Nowhere?
As Turkey and the EU continue to drift apart politically and ideologically, the former’s now 60 year-old aspiration for Union accession becomes one increasingly in vain.
Suppressing Dissent: Media Freedom and Speech Restrictions in Non-Democratic Societies
A long-form thesis submitted as part of the author’s degree of Master of Science in Journalism and media in Europe.
Inside Russian Media’s Propagandistic Coverage of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Though it has been well-acknowledged that Russian media today tends to portray the Ukrainian conflict in Moscow’s interests, how and to what extent has the Kremlin done so?
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.
Has Global Political Polarization Fueled a Spiral of Attacks on Politicians?
We have seen a rising number of physical attacks on politicians worldwide, including two recent attempted assassinations—one in Slovakia and another in Pennsylvania. Where do these stone-age-like practices lead us in the 21st century, and how did we get here?
Serbia’s Lucrative Global Arms Trade: A Glimpse Into its Secrecy, Scheme, and Double-Edged Sword
By leveraging its relatively robust military industry, Serbia has managed to covertly capitalise on its arms exports for lucrative and geopolitical motives. With international pressure growing against Serbia, partly as a consequence of its own gaffes, the question arises as to whether such lucrative endeavors will persist to be politically worthwhile.
Retreat in Ukraine, Escalation in Moldova: Time for a European Armoury?
As the Russian offensive in Ukraine picks up pace and the European leaders have conflicting views on supporting the defenders in Kyiv, trouble brews up in Moldova. What’s NATO’s next move?
Win-Win or Trojan Horse? Assessing Chinese FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
In a world marred by geopolitics, what do Chinese investments in Europe mean for the EU? Do these financial manoeuvres mark a collaborative milestone or a strategic ploy?
