When the European Union and its preceding organisations were founded, they were aimes as a project of peace, unity, and prosperity based on democratic transformation and economic integration. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the promise of EU membership has served as a strategic compass for Eastern European and Balkan nations, guiding …

In a historic vote, the German Bundestag has lifted constitutional restrictions on defense spending and paved the way for unprecedented military investment. This is a defining moment for the nation, marking a significant shift away from the post-World War II restraint on military spending. At a time of growing geopolitical instability, Germany is positioning itself as a leader in Europe’s …

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union. Advocates of Brexit championed the promise of sovereignty, economic opportunity, and border control; nonetheless, two-thirds of the British public seem reluctant and, after five years, agree that Brexit has damaged the economy. One of the most immediate and visible consequences of Brexit has been its impact on trade …

  It seems like the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has drastically shifted the security dynamics in Eastern Europe and has demonstrated how modern wars will be waged. In particular, the conflict has shown the effectiveness of landmines as a defensive tool in slowing enemy advances. Due to the indiscriminate nature of landmines, 160 countries ratified the Ottawa Convention which …

Serbia, a country with a history marked by bloody wars, is now at a crossroads. This time, however, the battlefield is not one of violence, but of the resilience of civil society. The mass protests in Belgrade, which were originally organized by students, have developed into a historic, cross-generational movement. It unites citizens in their demand for justice, transparency, and …

One of the most relevant geopolitical shifts in recent years is the push towards sovereignty by Greenland, which until recently had been mostly overlooked by the international community. The recent parliamentary win by the center-right Demokraatit party entrenched the island’s push towards autonomy from Denmark. However, the strategic positioning and untapped deposits of rare earth minerals have placed Greenland at …

Since 1801, when Ireland became part of the United Kingdom, the natives Irish Catholics have kept fighting for independence because they considered the British as illegitimate rulers of their land. Following the Irish War of Independence of 1921, Ireland was separated between the Republic of Ireland, largely Catholic and nationalist, who pushed for independence and obtained it, and Northern Ireland, …

Trump took office as US President only three weeks ago and he is already shaking the world. On Wednesday 12th of February, the President announced his role as a mediator in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, affirming his commitment to put an end to the conflict that escalated in 2022 with the Russian full-invasion of Ukraine. Trump’s decision of …

According to a global study conducted by the Pew Research Centre in 2012, only 16% of the global population was not affiliated with any religion. In the last decade, this number followed the tendency to decrease, reaching 14,4% of world population considered as atheist (Statista, 2022). It is obvious that compared to all the religious citizens, this number might seems …

The rise of far-right parties in Europe has been a significant political development in recent years. A variety of factors, including economic dislocation, immigration, and security concerns, have driven this shift. However, the impact of this ascendancy on Ukraine is a complex and multifaceted issue. Diverging Far-Right Stances on Ukraine On one hand, some far-right parties in Europe have shown …