Europеan Union (EU)

Georgia’s EU Membership: A Path Filled with Challenges

Georgia's application for EU membership has been fast-tracked by the EU, expressing support for Eastern European and Caucasian nations facing Russian aggression. However, challenges persist in Georgia's potential membership, not only from Russia but also from within. Georgia's political elites...
Europеan Union (EU)

Is Economic Security the Key to EU’s Prosperity?

The EU is addressing its dependence on geopolitical rivals, such as China and Russia, by 'de-risking' its economy. This practice aims to curb China's access to top-notch Western innovation and reduce overreliance on China for critical goods, such as critical...
Hungary

Hungary’s 2024 Elections and EU Presidency

In 2024, Hungary's Fidesz-led government faces a test in its political and social endurance as the opposition faces challenges such as inflation, economic stagnation, and growing international isolation. The country will celebrate 25 years of NATO and 20 years of...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

EU’s Response: Joint Naval Mission in the Red Sea amid Houthi Attacks

EU countries are set to discuss a new naval operation aimed at re-establishing security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, as Yemen's Houthis continue to attack ships in the vital international trade route. The proposal, proposed by the...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

EU and US: Striking a Balance in Embracing Turkey

Three weeks ago, the EU's attitude towards Turkiye changed, with Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, and Oliver Verhelyi, the European commissioner for neighborhood and enlargement, making comprehensive statements about the state of EU-Turkiye...
Moldova

Moldova’s Pro-West President Sandu: A Leader for Progress and Change

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, has announced her intention to seek reelection next year and has called for a referendum on the country's potential EU accession. Sandu emphasized that Moldova's future lies in the European family and called for a...
European Commission , Chinese President Xi Jinping

EU Leaders’ Efforts on Trade Imbalance and Russia Ties with China

EU and Chinese leaders have agreed on the need for a more balanced trade relationship, but have not yet resolved deep-running differences over most issues.  The first in-person summit in four years comes as China's leadership steps up diplomatic engagement...
Australia-European Union (EU)

Is Australia’s troubled EU trade deal salvageable?

The proposed preferential trade agreement between Australia and the European Union (EU) has been suspended after five years of negotiations. The failure is partly due to the current times, with liberal trade policy retreating and government-fueled industrial policy on the...
EU-China

EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ and China’s BRI: Competitors or Collaborators?

The European Union (EU) has unveiled its "Global Gateway" strategy, aimed at enhancing interregional connectivity in five key areas: digital sector, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research. The strategy is seen as a counterweight to China's Belt...
US-Europe

The Ripple Effect: How the 2024 US Presidential Election Could Shape Europe’s Future

The US foreign policy landscape is evolving, with the Trump administration and the Biden administration demonstrating that the old world America made with Europe will not last. Europeans, who heavily depend on US security guarantees, are anxious about a potential...
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