Europe’s Quagmire: The Prospect of a Long and Costly War
As time passes and Russia consolidates its defense positions in the territories of Ukraine that it occupies, the prospects of a swift victory are...
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Negotiations: Mediators Have Responsibility to Protect
The United States and European Union are mediating an end to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan festering since the fall of the Soviet...
EU chief admits urgent “need for reform” of 27-strong bloc
Democracy cannot be taken for granted
That is, arguably, the key message from one of the EU’s key political leaders as the bloc enters into...
Italy’s BRI Journey (Dis)Continues?
In March 2019, when China's President Xi Jinping visited Italy, the Italian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China regarding its Belt and...
The benefits for the EU stemming from the decade-long Belt and Road Initiative
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI, Silk Road) in 2013, and more than one hundred and sixty countries have...
Ukraine War: A Turning Point for Globalization?
Globalization is a multifaceted phenomenon that refers to the increasing interconnectedness and integration of different regions and peoples across various dimensions, such as trade,...
Armenians of Artsakh: An Indigenous Nation Targeted by Genocidal Regional Powers
Since 12 December 2022, Azerbaijan and its ally, Turkey, have blockaded the Armenian Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in an attempt to possess the region...
The French Protests: Behind the Scenes of the Media
The political uproar of France in the first half of 2023 was at the face of the media, with articles and new outlets covering...
Russia-Africa Summit Outcome: No Grain Deal or Ukraine Solution
The Russia-Africa Summit, held over two days, concluded with African leaders expressing their concerns about the termination of the grain deal with Russia and...
Human Rights and Trade: The Stumbling Blocks For The EU-India Partnership
Imagine a country that has the world’s largest population of young people, the fastest growing economy, and the most diverse democracy. Now imagine that...