How Beijing Is Telling the Story of America’s 250 Years, and Why the Story Keeps Changing
When Washington celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, the celebrations will arrive bruised. There will be the customary...
Europe Needs a College of Europe at the Black Sea – part 1
Constanța on a summer evening can feel like a scene from another era—the sound of an old French chanson drifting over the promenade, families...
How Are Iranians Coping as US Attacks Deepen the Crisis?
A renewed wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has shattered the fragile sense of stability that emerged during the recent ceasefire, plunging millions of...
Can the EU’s New Digital Rulebook Turn Transparency into Governance?
A regulatory package as a long-term political strategy
The European Union’s recent digital laws are often described as a regulatory package. The AI Act, the...
Who Is Ukraine’s New Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi?
Ukraine has appointed veteran energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as its new prime minister, marking a significant leadership change as the country continues to battle...
How the Cyprus Question Continues to Shape EU-Turkey Security Cooperation
As Europe’s security environment evolves, EU-Turkey relations have acquired renewed strategic importance. Yet despite Europe’s focus on its defence capabilities and Turkey’s role as...
Syria Is Building a Technocracy, Not a Democracy
On Sunday, 210 lawmakers took the constitutional oath in Damascus and elected Abdul Hamid al-Awak, a judge who defected from Assad's justice ministry and fled...
Why the Muslim Brotherhood Failed to Gain Influence in China
The Muslim Brotherhood's failure to penetrate Chinese society, particularly after the Arab Spring uprisings, stems from the Chinese Communist Party's tight security grip, China's...
Beyond Diplomacy: Why the OIC Women’s Conference in Islamabad Matters
At a time when global attention is consumed by wars, economic uncertainty, climate challenges, and geopolitical rivalry, international cooperation on women's empowerment and inclusive...
Control and Conquest: Israel, Lebanon, and the Automated Erosion of Sovereignty
Israel’s battles in the Middle East show no signs of stopping as we move into the second half of the year. Bombs continue to...