From TSMC’s Overseas Factory Profits and Losses, Assessing Opportunities in Europe
According to the information provided by TSMC's Corporate Presentation Committee, only the China facility is generating significant profits, while operations in Japan, the United...
Why the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal May Never Materialize Without a U.S. Push
A few weeks ago, the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan announced they had finalized the text of a long-anticipated peace treaty, ostensibly ending decades...
French Hijab Ban in Sport Hinders Religious Freedom
France has complicated relations with religious clothing, believing that it infringes on secularism, its fundamental value. In 2004, the country banned the wearing of...
The drums of war are beating closer to Europe
Russia’s deadly attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people, is yet another war crime and a challenge to...
Understanding Revolutionary Conservatism: the case of the AfD in the 2025 German elections
On March 6, 1932, Ulrich Kersten published an article, “Why the youth of Germany demands political change,” in the New York Times, addressing the...
Reforging Armenia: Crossroads to Clout
Armenia’s rugged terrain at the South Caucasus nexus — bridging Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — teeters between peril and promise. It straddles...
Between Resistance and Restriction: Ukraine’s Human Rights Landscape in the Shadow of War
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has undergone a profound transformation at the intersection of national survival, democratic resilience, and human rights...
Europe needs better tech regulation. That does not mean banning TikTok
Bans on TikTok have become increasingly common worldwide and in Europe, citing concerns over security, misinformation, and violence. While these bans are a tempting...
Europe’s New Rearmament: history, geopolitics, and the strategic race for security
The European Union’s recent push for rearmament represents a significant departure from the continent’s post-Cold War security posture. With the unveiling of the “ReArm...
Trump’s Tariffs and China-EU Relations: A Challenge Turned into Opportunity
The global economic landscape is once again witnessing seismic shifts, this time triggered by President Donald Trump’s renewed push for protectionist trade policies. Trump's...