“The Great Replacement”: Myth Replacing Democracy
On September 13, London became the stage for something Britain hadn’t seen before. A far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist...
Europe Can’t Wait: Diplomacy Must Lead the Way
Europe cannot afford to remain a spectator as the world moves rapidly into the era of advanced technologies. The US-UK Agreement serves as a...
Moldova’s Defining Vote: Europe’s Underlying Security Test
An Election With Global Ramifications
Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections are not just a domestic affair — they are Europe’s next security test. In a...
The Selective Outrage Over Elon Musk’s Speech
On 14 September, Elon Musk delivered a speech at the “Unite the Kingdom” march, an event steeped in controversy given its openly political character...
The French – At Odds with Themselves
The desire of privilege and the taste of equality are the dominant and contradictory passions of the French of all times. –Charles de Gaulle
French...
The Regulatory Superpower Myth: Masking Decline with Rules
The EU increasingly embraces its role as a “regulatory superpower,” exporting rules where it struggles to compete in innovation and economic dynamism. Yet regulation...
Despite Summits, EU-China Relation Remains Frosty
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the relationship between Beijing and Brussels.Traditionally, there would have been events ranging from political dialogues to cultural...
The Brussels Effect in Action: Apple Adjusts to Europe’s Digital Markets Act
In April 2025, the European Union imposed fines of 500 million euros on Apple Inc. and 200 million euros on Meta, based on indications...
Between Power and Principles: What China’s Military Parade Means for EU Strategic Autonomy
China, the world’s largest authoritarian state, held its largest-ever Victory Day parade on September 3, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge missiles, advanced fighter jets,...
Is Britain’s Economy (and Government) Slowly Crumbling?
Soaring debt and borrowing costs are approaching levels that once forced London to seek a humiliating IMF rescue. The UK economy has taken a...