Alperen Celik Bridging Diplomacy and Sustainability·Sustainability & Innovation ManagementNew
Sophia Nistor The Securitisation of Arctic Science·Security Policy & DefenceNew
Andrii Haivaniuk NATO 3.0: Burden-Sharing or Strategic Retreat? ·North AmericaNewAlperen Celik Human Rights & Aid in Post-Conflict MENA·Human Rights & Humanitarian AidNew
Sonja Gruenbauer It’s a (Wo)Men’s World·Human Rights & Humanitarian AidNew
Alexandra Savva India Between Two Tables·International Relations & DiplomacyNew
Age Steenbreker Recovery Under Fire·Security Policy & DefenceNew
Maria Cojocaru Sky is the Limit? FCAS Stress-Tests EU Defence·Security Policy & DefenceNew
Neele Seifert Trump, Xi and the Post-Unipolar World·Business EconomicsNew
Devin Nguyen The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)·International Economic RelationsNewAlperen Celik Bridging Diplomacy and Sustainability·Sustainability & Innovation ManagementNewSophia Nistor The Securitisation of Arctic Science·Security Policy & DefenceNewAndrii Haivaniuk NATO 3.0: Burden-Sharing or Strategic Retreat? ·North AmericaNewAlperen Celik Human Rights & Aid in Post-Conflict MENA·Human Rights & Humanitarian AidNewSonja Gruenbauer It’s a (Wo)Men’s World·Human Rights & Humanitarian AidNewAlexandra Savva India Between Two Tables·International Relations & DiplomacyNewAge Steenbreker Recovery Under Fire·Security Policy & DefenceNewMaria Cojocaru Sky is the Limit? FCAS Stress-Tests EU Defence·Security Policy & DefenceNewNeele Seifert Trump, Xi and the Post-Unipolar World·Business EconomicsNewDevin Nguyen The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)·International Economic RelationsBridging Diplomacy and SustainabilityThe Securitisation of Arctic ScienceNATO 3.0: Burden-Sharing or Strategic Retreat? 18 JulEurope, Migration, Refugees (FUBiS Term III subject course)Human Rights & Aid in Post-Conflict MENATue 04 Aug 2026It’s a (Wo)Men’s WorldIndia Between Two Tables20 JulEuropean Studies Intensive: Vienna–Prague–MunichRecovery Under FireSky is the Limit? FCAS Stress-Tests EU DefenceTue 04 Aug 2026Trump, Xi and the Post-Unipolar World27 JulUniversity of Tartu Summer SchoolThe United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)Bridging Diplomacy and SustainabilityThe Securitisation of Arctic ScienceNATO 3.0: Burden-Sharing or Strategic Retreat? 18 JulEurope, Migration, Refugees (FUBiS Term III subject course)Human Rights & Aid in Post-Conflict MENATue 04 Aug 2026It’s a (Wo)Men’s WorldIndia Between Two Tables20 JulEuropean Studies Intensive: Vienna–Prague–MunichRecovery Under FireSky is the Limit? FCAS Stress-Tests EU DefenceTue 04 Aug 2026Trump, Xi and the Post-Unipolar World27 JulUniversity of Tartu Summer SchoolThe United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
No degree yet · Leiden University
Burak Baran is studying Political Science specialising in International Relations and Organisations at Leiden University Campus The Hague. He is a member of the Board of Directors responsible for social media and Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid Report Group at EPIS Think Tank. He used to be a regular contributor at the European Relations Association. He also worked for UNICEF Team at Leiden, fundraising for the Madagascar Project. His research focuses on Middle Eastern region and human rights.
Main question: How can the EU pursue geopolitically necessary enlargement without weakening its internal cohesion and governance capacity? Argument: The EU must implement a phased “European Political Sphere” framework alongside extending Qualified Majority Voting to prevent single-state vetoes. C…
War has shifted to inside of Europe, taking place within civilian populations, infrastructure, and networks threatening the whole continent. Military success depends on civilian systems like energy, transport, and private sector logistics NATO integrates civilian and military planning to anticip…
Was WEF26 equipped to address peace given the complex geopolitical structures and tension around Greenland? WEF26 was effective in terms of dialogue and de-escalation, but structurally not capable of enforcing and ensuring peace Davos can be a tool to talk about peace, but it can’t guarantee it.
– Was international aid provided after the Turkish–Syrian earthquake used appropriately? – Despite substantial funding, centralised administration in Turkey and authoritarian control in Syria led to political interference, weak oversight, and selective allocation, limiting effective distribution…
1. Is China changing the balance of power in the Middle East to a multipolar order? 2. China isn’t just about trade anymore — it’s stepping into security. From brokering deals to selling arms and joining military drills, China is quietly building real influence. 3. The Middle East is no longer ju…
– How can CIMIC adapt to modern unconventional methods like humanitarian crises, political instability and evolving security threats. – CIMIC should evolve by taking in account both civilian and military opinions and integrating new doctrines. – Adaptation is urgent. CIMIC must act as a bridge be…
