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Climate in Security

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Introduction The recent deadline to submit plans for substantial emissions cuts by 2035 passing by without submissions from many other major international polluters marks another concerning climate milestone with critical implications. “The climate crisis is about human security, economic security, environmental security, national security, and the very life of the planet,” said former US President […]

The U.S New Oil Drilling Policies

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced a landmark move that would ban all future offshore oil and natural gas drilling in large parts of U.S. waters. That ban includes the East and West Coasts, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s North Bering Sea, blocking more than 625 million acres of ocean from possible […]

False Narratives in the Freezing Cold

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Ever since Moldova has formally declared and received its European perspective as a European Union (EU) candidate state in 2022, Russian hybrid activity in the country has accelerated. During Moldova’s 2024 presidential elections, significant Russian interference was reported by pro-European President Maia Sandu. Russia is trying to undermine Moldova’s EU integration path through various hybrid […]

Report of the 23rd Berlin Security Conference

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

From 19th-20th November 2024, the 23th Berlin Security Conference, a pivotal gathering on European security, took place in the German capital, bringing together more than a thousand high-level military leaders from various NATO countries, politicians, and defense experts. Together with different side events, discussions touched on various pressing issues, including the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]

ICE-ing Out Immigration

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

By Artur Rath and Melody Schmidt Introduction The January re-election of Donald Trump and his aggressive approach to immigration has fueled heartfelt debate and controversy. In 2016, Trump’s immigration campaign was defined by his promises to ‘Build the Wall,’ ban Muslim immigrants, and crack down on illegal immigration. In 2025, his policies have grown increasingly […]

Venezuela elections: What’s next?

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Fracia Baeke The 2024 Venezuelan election results were declared with an uproar for supposed fraudulent election results that led to intense confrontations on the streets of Caracas. Nicolás Maduro, who was inaugurated for his third term in January 2025, is believed to have won the election with fraudulent votes, while opposition candidate Edmundo González was […]

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal- Final Reset on way?

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Source:EU welcomes conclusion of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks – DW – 03/14/2025 Conditions of the Peace Deal On March 13 Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, unexpectedly broke the news that Armenia and Azerbaijan had finally agreed to all 17 points of their framework agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations. This demonstrates […]

The impact of the Houthis’ FTO designation

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Vittoria Giudice Article Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, was initially designated as an FTO in 2021 before a policy shift under Biden. In January of the same year, Biden revoked the designation and classified them as a Special Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, a status with less severe penalties than an FTO. This […]

Beyond the Massacre River

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Léo Chicheportiche The long-standing Haiti-Dominican Republic border tensions, driven by historical conflicts and migration, have worsened due to Haiti’s Pittobert irrigation Canal project. The Dominican Republic (DR) responded with border closure, militarisation, visa restrictions, and mass deportations, deepening economic strain and diplomatic disputes. Border tensions between Haiti and the Dominican Republic have long been a […]

No Peace in Sight

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

When Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir was removed from power in 2019, Sudanese generals al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo received powerful positions within the Sudanese government, leading to a coup d’etat in 2021. Ultimately, a power struggle between Al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (widely known as Hemedti) could not be prevented, and war broke out in […]

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