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.
Negotiating Ukraine’s Future: The Countdown to a Possible Peace Agreement
An analysis of Ukraine’s path forward, the diplomatic shifts, and what the upcoming negotiations could mean for peace in Europe.
Ukraine’s Shadow: Unpacking the War’s Role in Germany’s Political Breakdown
Germany’s government coalition has fallen apart over the leveraging of disagreements on spending and support for Ukraine, leading to a political crisis and a high likelihood of early elections.
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?
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?
Sticks and Stones: The Dire State of Italian (and European) Armaments Production
The war in Ukraine pushes Europeans to embrace their guns. But what about those who gave up theirs?
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.
Derussification in Ukraine: Communist Holidays and the International Women’s Day Controversy
Ukraine has been actively pursuing a process of derussification for several years, which involves promoting the Ukrainian language and culture and distancing itself from its Soviet legacy. A crucial aspect of this process has been the elimination of communist symbols, including holidays observed during the Soviet era. Consequently, International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8, has become a topic of significant debate.
Belgrade’s Graffiti War: The Artistic Parallel of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
As the war rages across Ukraine with its consequences felt throughout Europe, a different kind of war has taken to the streets and alleys of Serbia’s capital. Namely, a ‘graffiti war’ between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian groups. Indeed, through the defacement and ‘conversion’ of ‘enemy’ graffiti, messages and victories taint the roads of Belgrade.
