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A Georgian Nightmare

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Rigged Elections Georgia stands at a crossroads between Russia and the European aspiration of the Georgian population, as the illegitimate, pro-Russian government, under the Georgian Dream, seeks to pull the country further into Moscow’s sphere of influence. Among the most controversial measures this year was the adoption of the Russian ‘foreign agents’ law in May. […]

Kaja Kallas

Eugen BulboacaJuly 26, 20250

Staged Accession 20 years since the “big bang” enlargement of 2004, the European Union’s long-dormant ambition to welcome new members has seen a remarkable resurgence since the Russian attack on Ukraine. Kaja Kallas, currently Prime Minister of Estonia, will succeed Spain’s Josep Borrell as the new High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). […]

Latin America

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

I. Introduction: A Region Between Poles? Latin America stands at a historical crossroads. For two centuries, its international posture has been largely shaped in reaction to external hegemonies—from British commercial penetration and U.S. hemispheric domination to Cold War alignments and neoliberal mandates. Yet today, the region confronts a new strategic landscape: one not defined by […]

NATO Aspirations

Eugen BulboacaJuly 26, 20250

Proportion of Military Reservists to Population Size What is Civil-Military Cooperation? Where does it come from? How is CIMIC related to the military reserves? All the questions above are fair, and so this article will take a step-by-step approach to each issue and shed light on the meaning behind the statistics presented. What is CIMIC?Civil-military […]

Production as Deterrence

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Nearly nine decades after a French newspaper questioned why they should “mourir pour Dantzig”, the White House is subtly asking the same about Brussels. US Vice President JD Vance’s leaked Signal messages criticising the EU and US President Trump’s 2024 claim that he would let Russia “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO members […]

Balancing Borders

Eugen BulboacaJuly 26, 20250

UN Liquidity Crisis

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

The United Nations is facing a financial crisis, threatening its operations and undermining the credibility of global multilateralism. On 24 January 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the cash crisis had “morphed into a full-blown liquidity crisis”. By year’s end, the regular budget deficit exceeded $600 million, with just 142 of the 193 Member […]

The Axis of Rogues

Eugen BulboacaJuly 26, 20250

Military Supply to Russia in 2024 Recently, the term “axis of rogues” has gained new prominence, with the Eurasia group calling it one of the biggest threats of 2024. But what does this axis of rogues actually mean? Today, the term is most frequently used to describe the close economic and military cooperation between Russia, […]

Climate Change’s Impact on Politics in the Arctic

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

The changing face of the Arctic The Arctic is a region more dynamic than ever. This development is primarily caused by growing geopolitical and economic interests but also fueled by climate change and the rapid melting of ice, turning the region into a focal point of international competition. Once a nearly inaccessible ice desert, the […]

Iraq’s Development Road

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

While conflict continues to dominate Middle Eastern headlines, Iraq, a country long associated with turmoil, has experienced relative political calm. This stability presents a unique opportunity: leveraging its geographic location to become a critical link in global trade. At the heart of this ambition lies the Development Road Project (DRP): a $17 billion initiative designed […]

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