South Africa v. Israel at the ICJ: History in the Making
“Gaza has become a place of death and despair.” – Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. The Israel-Hamas conflict has crossed the 100-day mark, …
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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Chiara Ferragni, PandoroGate and EasterEggGate
Chiara Ferragni has been in the spotlight for years in Italy yet now her reputation has been damaged by numerous scandals that have recently been uncovered.
Conference of January: Will 2024 be an economic turning point?
The Center for Global Development organized a discussion based on the World Bank’s January 2024 “Global Economic Prospects” report. Ayhan …
The Knot of The Arabian Peninsula: The Intricate Waterways of Yemen and Qatar
The 100-day threshold has been passed: since October 7, when the latest phase of the conflict in Gaza began, the situation has evolved on multiple levels. As the echoes of the conflict have widened, regional and international actors become increasingly involved. Once again, the waters of the Middle East are turbulent, reflecting an unstable geopolitical situation.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italian Foreign Minister Proposes EU Army
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for the creation for an EU army. This is not a novel proposal, yet it remains an elusive goal of the EU.
International Panel Convenes on the Gaza Crisis: Calls for Justice Amidst Rising Tensions
On October 7, 2023, Hamas – the Palestinian militant group and political party governing Gaza – launched a surprise attack …
The UAE’s Ambivalent Strategy: Between Oil Security And Green Transition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted in Abu Dhabi the 28th edition of the UN-sponsored Conference of the Parties (COP28), the largest global conference on climate change. The Emirates’ strategy is highly ambivalent, and mirrors a regional reality that is solidly tied to the oil trade but intends to repurpose itself as a global hub for new energy sources for the transition.
Conference of December: “Global actors in the Israel-Gaza war”
This Month’s conference “Global actors in the war in Israel and Gaza” analyses the impact of the war in Israel …
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Poland has a New Prime Minister
Donald Tusk has been sworn in as Poland’s latest Prime Minister. While he is personally pro-EU, Law and Justice may derail his progress towards fulfilling his campaign promises.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italy Pulls Out Of BRI
Italy has signaled its intent to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative, yet this does not mean and end to its relationship with China.