The EU as a Global Actor: The Enduring Relevance of de Gaulle’s Vision for Europe
As the rules-based world order is replaced by uncompromising power politics, the need for a coherent European foreign and defense policy independent of the US is increasingly urgent.
Franco-German Engine Failure: Why Europe Is Far From Ready to Disengage From US Security
Though a democratic presidency under Kamala Harris could be good news for European security, it would likely also mean further stagnation of European strategic autonomy.
An Obsolete, German-led EU: Why Europe Should Look Eastward For New Leadership
As Europe settles into its new antagonistic phase in history, a re-examination of what led it here, and hence of its leadership, is long overdue.
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?
Catch Me if You Can: How the Spanish-Catalan Dispute Became European
Since the 2017 declaration of independence, the struggle between Catalan separatism and the Spanish government has transcended borders, with the fate of the Catalan politicians who fled the country to avoid prosecution as its centerpiece.
Hungarian Public Opinion: The Separation of People and State
The policies of the Hungarian have increasingly isolated major sections of Hungarian public opinion from Fidesz’s positions. Here we shed light on the lesser known but equally noteworthy tools used by the Fidesz government to influence, and at times censor, opinions of Hungarians.
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.
Hungary and Euroscepticism: What Do Hungarians Think?
We’ve heard it again and again: Hungary, Orbán, and Euroscepticism. But have we truly asked ourselves what Hungarians believe?
Neutralism Through Indifference: A Blade Lodged in Europe’s Soft Belly
As tensions around the world grow high, war fatigue looms over a Europe still at peace. An Italian case-study.
Croatia Joins Eurozone and Schengen: The Culmination of a Decade of European Integration
European integration has once again payed Croatia a visit as it enters its first month of Eurozone and Schengen membership. What has Croatia accomplished to achieve this milestone, and what effect will this have on the former-Yugoslav Republic and on the EU as a whole?
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.
