The Evolution of Iran’s Nuclear Program: From Cooperation to Controversy
Will diplomatic efforts and global pressure be enough to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or is the world witnessing the rise of a new nuclear power in the Middle East?
From Protector to Bystander: Understanding France’s Declining Influence in Lebanon
In recent years, Lebanon has spiraled into crisis, marked by political instability, economic collapse, and regional tensions. Once a cornerstone of French influence in the Middle East, Lebanon now stands at a crossroads. How did France, the former protectorate power that shaped Lebanon’ s modern governance, become a mere observer?
Precedent-setter or Pawn? The Chinese-Lithuanian Dispute Over Taiwan’s Representative Office
Course: China’s Ambitions in the 21st Century (University of Amsterdam)
The US has Hegemony Anxiety, why this is bad news for the EU
What does the Galactic Empire in Star Wars, House Harkonnen in Dune, and House Lannister in Game of Thrones have in common? The fear of being dethroned.
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.
BRICS by 2049: A China-Dependent Counter to the West?
As China’s economy decelerates, concern lingers among BRICS members over whether its Chinese powerhouse can rally the bloc and revive growth to sustain the bloc’s future relevance.
The EU’s Pursuit of Technology Sovereignty: Can It Lead or Follow?
Despite its regulatory power, Europe’s innovation is hindered by fragmentation and underinvestment. As the tech race accelerates, the new Commission must urgently break free from foreign reliance and ignite the innovation Europe desperately needs to stay competitive.
After Russia’s War: Applying Systems Theory To Understand Europe’s Geopolitical Future
Europe is passing through a kind of deep winter as the Postwar Order crumbles; the question now is whether the EU can achieve strategic autonomy in the spring to come.
Effects of Swedish and Finnish Entry to NATO: Reshaping Europe’s Security Framework
Exacerbated by the accession of the two nordic countries to NATO, the already-changing European security climate is entering a new phase in its history; one which is expected to be more antagonistic and uncertain.
The EU is Standing Idle in the Arctic
With the Arctic becoming an increasingly geopolitical region, the EU is now facing a new wake-up call which will put its foreign policy aspirations to the test.
