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...
Trump and tariffs on Europe: escalation or dismantling of global trade?
There is no doubt that the tone of trade escalation in U. S. President Donald Trump's discourse on the global political stage has transformed...
Room for optimism as UK seeks to “reset” relations with EU
Judging by recent events, you could easily forget that the UK is no longer part of the EU.
The British PM, Sir Keir Starmer has...
Insects on the Menu: EU Approves Bug Powder in Food
From February 10 EU law has allowed food manufacturers to use insect larvae powder in foods and I am appalled at this.
The EU has...