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“Emmanuel Macron Just Gave the National Rally the Keys to the Truck” in Michel Barnier – An Interview with Frederic Sawicky
For Frederic Sawicki, professor of political science at the University of Paris 1, the appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister on 6 September signals ...
“China and Russia are Bending the Rule-Based International System Along with Their Own Interest” – An Interview with Bryce Wakefield
The Indo-Pacific is a region of extremes. It comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting ...
“The Biggest Challenge Right Now is not Strategy. It’s Policy” – Our Report from GLOBSEC Prague 2024
It is necessary to completely change the view of the European security architecture where Central Europe has a crucial role to play, said European Commission ...
Drones in the Ukraine War: How The Rules and Costs Have Changed
Ukraine has unveiled a new long-range weapon, a mix of drone and missile technology that Kyiv believes will significantly boost its ability to combat Russian ...
Political Dynasties and Nepo Babies Across Southeast Asia
Offsprings of well-known parents frequently face difficulties in life. They are typically assessed based on their parents’ accomplishments, whether in the arts or sports. This ...
Don’t Ask Artificial Intelligence to Make Life-and-Death Decisions
Sometimes, AI really can be a matter of life and death. Last year, a Belgian man tragically ended his life after allegedly being persuaded to ...
Climate Change: Why There is a Gap Between Public Opinion and Scientific Consensus
As children, many of us played the “telephone” game – a message is whispered from one person to the next, invariably getting distorted as it ...
Ukraine’s Incursion Challenges Moscow’s War Narrative – What About Russian Opinion?
On Aug. 6, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers crossed the border into Kursk province, marking the first invasion of foreign troops into Russian territory since World War ...
“Chavismo” is No Longer Supported in Venezuela
Several people have died in protests across Venezuela as demonstrators demanded that President Nicolás Maduro acknowledge defeat in the July 28 election. Since then, more ...
Wagner Group Setback in Mali Challenges Moscow’s Strategy in Africa
While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa. In late July 2024, mercenaries from the the Wagner ...