From dependence on fossil fuels to dependence on critical raw materials
The conflict in Ukraine was a rude awakening for Europe. Europe became aware of its vulnerabilities in the energy sector. Dependence on Russian gas...
French rioters and Palestinian gunmen send similar messages
At first, comparing Palestinian gunmen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to rioting youth in France may resemble likening apples to pears.
In many ways, it...
Adriana Tragedy and Peril of Human Trafficking in Mediterranean Sea
On June 10, a fishing trawler named Adriana, overloaded with migrants set sail from Tobruk, Libya. The vessel, with estimated 750 people on-board, was...
Unraveling France’s Yellow vest to Labor Reforms: A Complex Interplay of Socioeconomic Factors
France, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, has been grappling with a wave of social unrest in recent times. The country,...
Modi & Macron Continue to Advance Indo-French Strategic Partnership
July 14 is celebrated as France's National Day commemorating the taking over of the ‘Bastille’ state prison by ordinary French people in 1789 marking...
FLEP: The Generational Call of the Two Presidents
Following successes of the similar programs in Europe (Vienna and Geneva notably), the Istanbul-based International Organization along with its European (think-tank, academia, cultural diplomacy...
A Matter of Trust: Recent Riots Highlight Need for Community Policing in France
France is experiencing a surge of unrest as tensions escalate throughout the country. The catalyst for the recent riots was the fatal shooting of...
The GDPR highlights the problem in EU’s Cyber Posture
Any country’s cyber posture is the way in which it intends to react to the developments in cyberspace ranging from cyber threats, cyber-attacks, financial...
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Disputes: We Need a Peace Treaty That Will Bring Peace
The agreement reached by conflicting parties to sign a peace treaty following violent wars is a significant turning point and has the potential to...
The Belgrade Declaration – A peace proposal for Ukraine
As two good friends, we, citizens of the Netherlands and Russia, came together in May 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Belgrade is a meeting place for...