Paradigm Shift or ‘Anemic’? Germany’s New National Security Strategy
Berlin’s comprehensive view of security is novel, but it hides the trade-offs inherent to the security, economic, and environmental policy spheres.
Radical Politics on the Wane in Northern Ireland
Seismic shifts in Anglo-Irish geopolitics sound the death knell for radical attempts to usurp conservative parties worldwide.
Ukraine and a Multi-Speed Europe within NATO
In their push to welcome Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic order, Central and Eastern European states are asserting a newfound and most welcome influence in Europe.
Germany’s Geopolitics at a Crossroads
Can Germany continue its historical balancing act between East and West amid growing bifurcation of the global system?
Whither Italian Geopolitics under Giorgia Meloni?
The incoming prime minister will be asked to steer the strategic Mediterannean power through increasingly fraught geopolitical waters.
Time for Armenia to Abandon the Sinking Russian Ship
Russian influence is collapsing across Eurasia. Unlike Belarus, Armenia still has time to make a diplomatic pivot and adapt to the emerging order.
Giorgia Meloni and the New Face of Euroscepticism
Italy’s new prime minister will likely push a softer Euroscepticism that focuses on what Europe can realistically achieve by granting more powers to national governments.
The Common Travel Area: An Anglo-Irish Centenary Worth Celebrating
Now nearing its 100-year anniversary, the Common Travel Area (CTA) has been an uncommon success in peaceful coexistence.
The EU and Poland’s Struggle over Rule of Law
Warsaw must honour its commitments to Brussels so that it can continue to guide the coming hours in Europe.
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine Are Backfiring
Putin’s tactic of targeting civilians is producing negative blowback across the geopolitical board for Russia.