Options for Ending the War in Ukraine
On the one hand, as in any war, leaders' stubborn myths lead to more death and destruction as the war drags on. Coupled with...
A Western option in the South Caucasus after the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Authors: Maurizio Geri and Francesco Foti
The recent Russian meddling in Moldovan domestic politics, with warnings of even a possible coup, are worrisome for all...
Macron Outlines France’s New Policy Strategy for Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron has gained some considerable success during his trips to Africa, mostly capitalizing on the geopolitical neutrality of African leaders. And...
“Art is a matter of survival”: A glimpse inside the artists’ revolt in Greece
A passerby walking outside the Ziller building, the main stage of the National Theatre of Greece, would notice a giant banner writing "Squat." The...
Film Review: The Humanization in The Lives of Others
The German movie “The Lives of Others” is released in February 2007. It was directed and written by Florian von Donnersmarck, and produced by...
Policy Recommendation: Countering Russian Escalation of the Ukraine War
So far, the Ukraine war has remained a limited war, from the standpoint of the U.S. and NATO as no troops have been committed,...
China’s position statement on Ukraine is nowhere near a “peace plan”
Here, I try to make sense of the recently put-out Chinese position statement on the Ukraine crisis and why it can hardly be seen...
The Myths Playing and Colliding in the War in Ukraine
Myths do play in war. And legends in the history of war. Temporal myths drive leaders and their armies to war. Legends venerate leaders...
Peace for Ukraine?
Much like Humpty Dumpty, who had a great fall and broke into so many pieces that "All the King's horses and all the King's...
Future opportunities, threats, challenges and goals of the European Union
Abstract: The story of European integration has been a remarkable achievement going from an economic union of six states to a supranational organisation consisting...