Europe, Embrace France’s Defence Vision: L’autonomie stratégique
Despite the political crisis in France, the country remains our model for strategic autonomy. It is time for Europe to further develop this concept.
A Geopolitical Necessity: European Integration & the Post-War World (1945-1970)
Geopolitical Europe: A Historical Perspective – Part I
Trump and the Rebirth of European Geopolitical Reality
With Donald Trump taking office again in January, the geopolitical situation has changed dramatically. Is Europe capable of becoming self-reliant as the transatlantic relationship changes?
The Power of Absence: Wilders, Withdrawal, and the EU’s Fraying Center
In June 2025, Geert Wilders shocked the Dutch political landscape once again, this time by stepping down from the coalition government he had helped form just months earlier.
The New Reality for Europe’s Youth: Unity, Defense, and the Fight for Peace
Inside the minds of young Europeans confronting uncertainty and standing for solidarity.
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.
Hungary Tightens Grip on Public Sphere with Proposed Foreign Agents Law
Hungary’s law could punish journalists and NGOs receiving EU funds or donations.
Norway Heads to the Polls in September: So Why Does It Matter for NATO?
As Arctic tensions rise, Norwegians face a crucial question: How far should NATO and Norway go to secure Svalbard and the surrounding area – a fragile balance of power in the High North.
Strength in Unity: Why Sectoral Integration Offers a Path to a More Secure Europe
Ukraine needs European military aid to withstand Russia’s invasion, but Europe needs Ukraine to ensure security and stability in Europe. That is where sectoral integration into EU programmes for defence cooperation comes in.
Hungary’s Eastern Turn: Moscow’s Growing Influence, and Budapest’s Rift With Its Western Allies
As Hungary becomes the outcast of Europe, Orbán’s government strengthens ties with Russia and cracks down on civil rights. The influence of China and Moscow increases, and the rule of law concerns continue to grow.
Can Ekrem Imamoğlu, Istanbul’s Imprisoned Mayor, Become a Turkish Nelson Mandela?
Türkiye had been singing the song “Go West” for centuries. Now the country is nearing a point of no return. At this critical juncture, Türkiye will either join the league of Asian autocracies, or change its course back to European oriented democratic tradition.
Moving Beyond the Traditional Left-Right Spectrum: Rethinking Political Coalitions In a New Era
In the words of novelist Doris Lessing, ‘Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.’, so as we enter a new era of ideologies, should we really reduce politics to the simplistic left-right paradigm?
