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Bridging Diplomacy and Sustainability
In an interview with EPIS, Halima Rahmatova talks about her journey from self-directed student in Uzbekistan to a sustainability specialist in Geneva. She…

The Securitisation of Arctic Science
About the Article How does the use of technological monitoring in the Arctic turn environmental information into a security issue? This article will explore…

NATO 3.0: Burden-Sharing or Strategic Retreat?
On 7–8 July 2026, Ankara hosted the annual NATO summit. The gathering brought together transatlantic decision-makers to negotiate a series of major commitments…

Human Rights & Aid in Post-Conflict MENA
In an interview with EPIS, Dr. Moosa Elayah examines why stopping a war isn’t the same as achieving peace.

It’s a (Wo)Men’s World
Gender equality requires more than formal rights. The article argues that workplace culture, leadership norms, and hidden barriers must be actively challenged…

India Between Two Tables
India uses multi-alignment diplomacy to strengthen strategic autonomy, balancing partnerships such as BRICS and the Quad while maintaining foreign policy…

Sky is the Limit? FCAS Stress-Tests EU Defence
The FCAS collapse highlights how leadership disputes, export rules, intellectual property, and differing national priorities can undermine European defense…

Recovery Under Fire
The Black Sea Security Forum highlighted that Ukraine’s survival, Black Sea security, and Europe’s future defense are closely linked through sustained…

Trump, Xi and the Post-Unipolar World
The Trump–Xi meeting reflects the emergence of a post-unipolar international order defined by great-power rivalry, technological competition and geopolitical…

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The USMCA strengthens trade by protecting businesses, innovators, and workers while promoting economic growth and closer cooperation among its member countries.

The ‘Emergency Government’: Kast’s First 100 Days
Kast has advanced his agenda rapidly, but early setbacks and cabinet reshuffles suggest that governing through a constant sense of emergency may be difficult…

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties provides the legal framework for creating, interpreting, amending, and ending treaties, forming the foundation of…

Plaid Cymru, SNP, and the Cracking Union
The UK elections renewed debate over independence as Plaid Cymru advanced in Wales and the SNP strengthened its position in Scotland, keeping constitutional…

Hybrid Security Regimes in Practice
Hybrid security regimes are deliberate political strategies that expand state influence through flexible, state-aligned networks rather than relying solely on…

The Paradox of Tunisia’s Arab Spring
The Jasmine Revolution showed that lasting democracy depends not only on constitutional reform but also on strong institutions, accountability, and…

The EU’s Support Against Russian Hybrid Threats
The EU has applied lessons from Moldova to help Armenia strengthen resilience against disinformation and hybrid threats ahead of its 2026 parliamentary…

Challenges and Opportunities of Political Communication: A Conversation with Meltem Seker
In an era dominated by rapid-fire video and algorithmic echo chambers, who gets to shape our political understanding? Political scientist and digital creator…

The paradox of obedience
AI that reinforces rather than challenges military assumptions could weaken decision-making. The article argues Europe needs AI systems that embed structured…

TechNet International 2026
TechNet International 2026 highlighted the need for secure, data-centric defense, emphasizing lifecycle data protection and AI that supports—not replaces—human…

Escalation in the Dark
China’s nuclear expansion is increasing uncertainty around crisis decision-making, making deterrence less predictable and raising the risk of miscalculation,…








