North Korea’s increasing military support for Russia amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War marks a significant shift in global strategic alignments. What began as Pyongyang supplying troops, artillery, and ballistic weaponry has evolved into a complex partnership that intertwines military, technological, and economic interests. While Russia reaps immediate wartime benefits, North Korea strategically utilizes this cooperation to bolster its defense industry, …

Due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the geopolitical and security landscape of Europe has been transformed drastically. The conflict has been centred around two key aspects with both sides seeking to gain control over security in the Black Sea and the Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In that regard, Russia has used its naval dominance to pressure Ukraine and …

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 …

In November 2023, the Supreme Court of Russia ruled that the international LGBTQI+ movement will be officially designated as an extremist organisation. Namely, from now on, such movement officially took part in the “blacklist” of terrorist groups which will make it legitimate to subject LGBTQI+ members to arbitrary prosecutions, as well as any activist in support of their basic human …

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has imposed many rounds of ever-tighter sanctions against Russia and its currently debating about its 12th round. Some people claim these sanctions have not worked. Yet, the European Union was ready to dismantle any allegation. According to the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, within a year, the European sanctions …

On Wednesday 6 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, neglecting the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC accused Putin of illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Russia, which is clearly a case of war crime, and consequently has obliged the Russian President to limit …

The repercussions of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian paramilitary force Wagner Group, dispute with Russia is of international concern. The concern mainly surrounds various African countries the group has influence in, as well as Baltic states who fear the group will assert itself in one of Russia’s neighboring countries. The group first made headlines in 2014, with its …

Leader Kim Jong-Un’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin on 12 September has raised many questions about whether the two countries plan to extend their cooperation to other issues, such as advanced technology for satellites, nuclear-powered submarines and ballistic missiles. It is well known that North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis among its citizens, while Russia is seeking …

Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, many different countries have unveiled a diverse set of sanctions towards Russia. These sanctions have been considered unprecedented in terms of scope, coordination and speed. They have been used to target oligarchs, the country’s banking system, energy and manufacturing sectors and the country’s access to global trade. However, many experts assure that Russia’s …

Following President Vladimir Putin’s announcement regarding a partial mobilization order on September 21, Russians have been attempting to flee to neighbouring states to avoid being drafted into the military. With the Schengen Border Code implemented, taking asylum is the next best course of action for Russian nationals fleeing persecution. However, many States have been quick to shut borders to prevent …