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International Relations & Diplomacy

In-depth biannual reports on multilateral diplomacy, treaty frameworks, and shifting global power dynamics — from bilateral negotiations to UN-level multilateralism.

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227 articles
Fault Lines Eastward
International Relations & Diplomacy

Fault Lines Eastward

Fault Lines Eastward Shifting Sino-Russian Dynamics in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Before and After the Iran War The war in Iran, catalysed by coordinated…

Arianna Beretta · 10 min read · 14 July 2026
What Post-Brexit Britain Can Learn From the Past
Alliance Building

What Post-Brexit Britain Can Learn From the Past

Britain’s strategy has long relied on alliances, balancing Europe, and deterring Russia. Today, sustaining that approach requires adapting to new global…

Alastair Nicol · 8 min read · 14 July 2026
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International Cooperation

Beyond the Pitch

When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the decision was widely celebrated as a testament to North…

Kalum Rock · 9 min read · 07 July 2026
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Terrorism Prevention & Response

Limited Statehood

Limited Statehood: How Armed Groups Fill Governance Gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa When state authority is weak or absent, armed groups may seize the opportunity…

EPIS Staff · 3 min read · 06 July 2026
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International Agreements

Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords

HeadlineSaudi Arabia and Israel: A Complicated Route Toward Normalisation AuthorsJoseph Ayinla & Marcel Lesik Working GroupMENA Overall SummarySaudi Arabia’s…

Joseph Ayinla · 8 min read · 03 July 2026
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Human Rights Promotion

Democratic backsliding in Latin America

Democratic backsliding in Latin America: erosion from within and the case of Argentina In modern politics, Latin America has often served as a perfect…

Sofia Arnone · 14 min read · 28 June 2026
Terrorism Spillover in the Sahel
Terrorism Prevention & Response

Terrorism Spillover in the Sahel

Terrorism spillover is driven by cross-border mobility, recruitment, and local grievances. Ghana demonstrates how resilient institutions and community trust…

Jorge Rivadeneira Daza · 3 min read · 21 June 2026
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Conflict Resolution

Are Embassies Still Spy Bases?

This paper examines the structural relationship between diplomacy and espionage, arguing that intelligence gathering has always been embedded within diplomatic…

Kuzey Tunguz · 9 min read · 29 May 2026
United States and China Strategic Competition
Bilateralism & Multilateralism

United States and China Strategic Competition

Main Question: Does China’s rise threaten North American security and economic interests? Argument: Military modernization, supply chain competition, and…

Martina Llobell · 11 min read · 29 May 2026
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Alliance Building

One partnership – Three trajectories?

Main question: Why were the protests in Moldova (2009) and Ukraine (2014) successful, while they were suppressed in Belarus (2020)?

Youri De Brabander · 3 min read · 28 May 2026
Canada and the EU After the EPC Summit
International Cooperation

Canada and the EU After the EPC Summit

How does Canada’s participation in the 2026 EPC summit reflect the evolving Canada-EU relationship? Driven by U.S. unpredictability under Trump, Canada is…

Karolina Osica · 7 min read · 28 May 2026
South Africa – Xenophobia or Inequality?
Crisis Management

South Africa – Xenophobia or Inequality?

The main question is, what is the nature of the recurring anti-immigration violence in post-apartheid South Africa, and what are its systemic causes and…

Mark Faleye · 9 min read · 28 May 2026
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Bilateralism & Multilateralism

Public Alignment & Closed-Door Diplomacy:

Main question: How does China balance its relations with Russia and the US amid rising global tensions in spring 2026? Argument: Beijing applies a dual-track…

Brian Kastelijn · 9 min read · 28 May 2026
Canada’s Strategic Foresight for 2025–2035
Bilateralism & Multilateralism

Canada’s Strategic Foresight for 2025–2035

Main question: How can Canada ensure economic survival and sovereignty while caught between an unpredictable, transactional U.S. and a coercive China Argument:…

Sevastiana Roumelioti · 1 min read · 28 May 2026
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International Cooperation

Bridging the Gap

1. The interview explores why transatlantic security often overlooks local and state leaders. 2. Joshua Burgin argues that strong personal networks between…

Joshua Burgin · 6 min read · 28 May 2026
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Bilateralism & Multilateralism

EU Enlargement Revisited

Main question: How can the EU balance strategic geopolitical expansion with strict merit-based compliance to ensure sustainable integration? Argument: The EU…

Marco Tauro · 10 min read · 27 May 2026
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Bilateralism & Multilateralism

Key Findings on Ukraine: Key Reform Roadmap

Main question: How can Ukraine sustain its EU accession momentum and provisionally close its negotiations by the end of 2028 despite ongoing conflict?…

Vladyslav Melnychenko · 1 min read · 27 May 2026
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Bilateralism & Multilateralism

EU Enlargement and EP Seat Allocation Reform

Main question: How can the EU reform seat allocation in the European Parliament to integrate new candidate states without breaking the 750-mandate cap or…

Anna Yemchuk · 3 min read · 27 May 2026
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Bilateralism & Multilateralism

THE EUROPEAN DIRECTORATE

Main question: How can the EU reform its decision-making structures to allow rapid expansion without causing governance paralysis? Argument: The EU must…

Mink Winslet · 5 min read · 27 May 2026
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International Agreements

Policy Proposal: Accession Optimisation

Main question: How can the EU accelerate its enlargement process to maintain strategic credibility without causing reform fatigue in candidate countries?…

Iryna Kyrychenko · 9 min read · 27 May 2026
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