China-European Union (EU)

Future of Europe-China Relations

Europe is currently at a critical crossroad, grappling with the future of its security architecture, its ability to provide a sustainable future to its citizens, and its capacity to push for digital transformation. The post-WWII world is disappearing, leaving room...
Central Europe

Central Europe’s Divide: Exploring Visegrád Four’s Challenges

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused significant political and security repercussions for countries across the region, including concerns about potential Russian aggression against other allies in Central and Eastern Europe, including NATO frontline states. The Kremlin's...
European Union (EU)

EU’s €50 Billion Financial Aid for Ukraine

EU leaders, including Hungary, have agreed on a deal to provide long-term financing to Ukraine at the start of their summit on 1 February. This deal ends weeks of uncertainty after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán threatened to veto the package....
Middle Corridor

Middle Corridor: A Gateway to Eurasian Optimization

The Middle Corridor, an alternative to established trade norms, is a transformative force that can switch powers and roles in the global interconnected world. As geopolitical tensions increase, the Northern Corridor, once a main land trade route, is experiencing a...
NATO

Sweden’s NATO Membership: A Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics

Sweden has ratified its NATO membership after 20 months of negotiations, becoming the 32nd member of NATO following Finland's accession in April 2023. The decision was made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and heightened security concerns in northern...
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...
Waters

Eradicated from Waters Due to Early Whaling

Whale species in Europe have disappeared long before whaling became a major industry. Two of the most common species are no longer found, and one of them is almost extinct. Whaling was widespread from a very early time, with major...
European Union

What are Georgia’s Twelve European Labors?

The European Union has officially welcomed Georgia into the EU membership waiting list, following a summit of European leaders' endorsement of a proposal to put the country on the list. However, the real work for Georgia to meet EU membership...
Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, Ukraine.

The Future of European Safety: Evaluating the Role of Nuclear Deterrence

The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent nuclear threats have sparked a wave of militarization in Europe, pushing Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership. The perception of unpredictable and revanchist Russia has led the alliance to boost...
EU

Is Europe’s Economic (In-)Security a Growing Concern?

Economic security refers to the ability of economies to weather risks and shocks, withstand economic pressure and coercion, manage strategic dependencies, protect critical infrastructure, deter cyber-attacks and misinformation, and maintain economic leverage and technological edge. The EU should aim to...
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