Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Croatia, Potentially EU’s Latest Political Crisis

Croatian President Milanović threatens to violate the national constitution and run for Prime Minister, yet refuse to step down as President. He also dismisses the Constitutional Court ruling telling him it is unconstitutional and effectively bans him from running without stepping down as President by calling the decision irrelevant.

(Analysis) Finland Finds its Footing in NATO

Finland has long pursued neutrality as the order of the day. This has been done especially considering its neighbor Russia. Now that it is a new NATO member, it faces a large number of challenges.

Lights And Shadows Of The Strategic Partnership Between Egypt And The EU

On the 17th of March, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Joint Declaration for a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, covering several areas of interest and unleashing billions of euros for investments.

Argentine Foreign Policy and its Development Model: Reflections on its Relationship with The Sino-US Rivalry

The government has assumed a position where International Relations are unanchored from the link between the nation-states. This statement could be seen as a reflection of the lack of understanding regarding the formation of international markets in their beginnings, as well as the centrality that States have in defining prospective scenarios for the economy based on the most relevant dynamics of the international system (for example, climate change and the energy transition). In conclusion, Argentina, immersed in a delicate economic and social situation, democratically held new presidential elections in 2023. In consequence, the responsibility of the new government requires defining which are the most relevant scenarios and dynamics of international politics and how the country can incorporate itself from them. International Relations, as Actis and Creus (2020) state, has “power” as its guiding principle, which means that the relationships that are woven between the actors are asymmetrical. Strengthening a joint Latin American position, truly knowing the capabilities and dynamic comparative advantages of the economic clusters, and embracing them in a comprehensive and intelligent productive policy through State public policies, is a necessary condition for improvement.

Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: 60 Years Of A Divided Cyprus

Cyprus has been an island divided for decades. The Untied Nations is warning that the opportunity for reunification is now or never.

When The Besieged Becomes The Besieger: How Destroying Gaza Could Backfire And Jeopardize Israel’s Foreign Relations

Israel spent the last fifty years working to normalize regional relations and alleviate the innate tension around the birth of the Israeli State. But now, just as Netanyahu’s government is conducting the most aggressive military operation in Gaza, the web of regional relations built so laboriously is starting to tremble. How are Israel’s foreign relations being shaped by its approach to this conflict?

Ambushing the Environment: The Russo-Ukrainian War

When it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the major focus of masses is understandably on the immediate atrocities against civilians and war crimes, it is exceptionally essential to throw light and bring the issue of environmental degradation and climate change associated with the military to the mainstream discourse.

Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Spain Supreme Court Launches Investigation Into Carles Puigdemont

Spain’s national court has opened an investigation in to Carles Puigdemont and Ruben Wagensberg for potential terrorism charges due to their alleged role in 2019 protests, regarding the prison sentences of Catalonians found guilty for their role in the illegal 2017 referendum for independence.

UK’s Immigration Pledges Face Reality Check

On December 4th, 2023, UK Home Secretary James Cleverly outlined a “five-point plan” to reduce legal migration by 300,000 through tighter rules, impacting dependants, income thresholds, and job sponsorships. These changes, amidst Rishi Sunak’s pledge to reduce immigration, faced criticism for potentially exacerbating worker shortages and harming economic growth, as well as raising human rights concerns. The divisive plan and the scrutinized Rwanda Scheme indicate the Conservatives’ struggle to balance electoral promises with practical policy delivery.