Isolation Worsens: Is Israel Losing Its Western Safeguards?
For decades, Israel could count on Europe as a protective shield — a source of military aid, economic integration, and crucial diplomatic cover. But today, that shield is cracking.
The EU and Afghan Women: Rhetoric and Reality in Post-Withdrawal Engagements
Despite their officially recognition as universal human rights under international law, women’s rights continue to have far-reaching variance across the world.
From Farmers to Brussels: How Dutch Domestic Protests Shaped EU Environmental Politics
How resistance to nitrogen regulations quickly turned into a larger challenge to EU environmental goals, demonstrating the power of domestic unrest in influencing larger policies.
The NATO Summit and the Contest for Media Narratives
In diving into the event’s media coverage, how have divergent portrayals across U.S. and European media reflected broader trends of fragmentation and personality–driven reporting?
The War on Terror’s Blowback: How the West Weakened Itself After 9/11
In its quest to eliminate global terrorism, the West has spent the last two decades waging war at home and abroad against violent jihadism. But while they were waging war, their rivals like China and Russia have extended their influence, with the West’s former unipolarity on a global decline.
The Political Crossroads of the 21st Century: The Three Competing Visions of Society
Understanding history is fundamental to effectively plan for the future. When historical events are misinterpreted, however, it can lead to significant consequences.
The Crime Serbia’s System Won’t Name: FEMICIDE
An article created as part of the Journalist Academy program organized by the Belgrade Open School and sponsored by Sweden.
From Ally to Advocate: The Dutch Pivot on Israel
Epitomised by the Dutch proposal to review EU-Israel relations, the Netherlands has recently adopted a more critical stance toward Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Hungary Tightens Grip on Public Sphere with Proposed Foreign Agents Law
Hungary’s law could punish journalists and NGOs receiving EU funds or donations.
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?
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.
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?
