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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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The ‘Emergency Government’: Kast’s First 100 Days
International Relations & Diplomacy

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…

Gabriel Schroeder Campos · 12 min read · 24 July 2026
Plaid Cymru, SNP, and the Cracking Union
International Relations & Diplomacy

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…

Arianna Vicinanza · 10 min read · 23 July 2026
Somali State Building and Sub-State Actors
International Relations & Diplomacy

Somali State Building and Sub-State Actors

This article examines how Somali leaders Ahmed Madobe and Saeed Abdullahi Deni use political competition to strengthen their influence while remaining…

Jakob Dehner · 11 min read · 17 July 2026
Lessons from the Black Sea Forum
European Security and Ukraine

Lessons from the Black Sea Forum

Interview with former German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Ukraine’s resilience, Europe’s responsibility, and why political will and civic…

Neele Seifert · 5 min read · 17 July 2026
Dependency Theory
International Relations & Diplomacy

Dependency Theory

Main Question: Why do some countries remain economically dependent despite participating in the global economy and attracting foreign investment? Argument:…

Camila Mejia Quintero · 3 min read · 15 July 2026
Making Geopolitics Accessible
The Changing Nature of Political Communication

Making Geopolitics Accessible

How can geopolitics remain accessible in an age of shrinking attention spans? Andreas Grassl discusses trust, short-form content, polarization, and the…

Neele Seifert · 6 min read · 15 July 2026
The Paradox of Power
U.S.–China Strategic Competition

The Paradox of Power

The U.S. remains unmatched in military reach, yet sustaining prolonged conflict increasingly depends on fragile supply chains, industrial capacity, and…

Neele Seifert · 6 min read · 15 July 2026
The Arab Springs in Yemen : A stolen revolution
Peace Missions

The Arab Springs in Yemen : A stolen revolution

This article examines how external intervention in the Yemeni revolution contributed to one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our time. By prioritizing…

Sarah Ben Salah · 10 min read · 15 July 2026
Fault Lines Eastward
International Relations & Diplomacy

Fault Lines Eastward

The article argues that the Iranian War has reshaped Eurasian logistics, increasing the strategic importance of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan while creating new…

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
Beyond the Pitch
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
Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords
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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