Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Greece’s Second Economic Miracle

While Greece’s economy struggled for over a decade, there is reason to celebrate. The national debt continues to decrease while the GDP and number of employed people both increase.

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.

Colombia’s Revolutionary Anti-Drug Plan: Breakthroughs an Challenges Ahead

Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveils a 10-year anti-drug policy aiming to reduce cocaine production by 43% through “oxygen” (economic alternatives for coca farmers) and “asphyxiation” (fighting trafficking networks). This plan’s success links to Petro’s “Total Peace” initiative to end violence. Security, investments, and political stability are vital for success.

(Analysis) Solidarity, Resistance & Liberation: The Afghan Women

The entire world held their breath as the Taliban took over the government in Afghanistan in 2021 wondering what it meant for women. While the Taliban exercises their orthodox and mysogisntic policies over women hiding behind the curtain of Sharia Law- women of Afghanistan have not held back and have been the front line of solidarity and resistance, protesting for liberation.

The Forgotten Faces: Chin Refugees in India’s Quandary

This article focuses on the Chin people fleeing persecution in Myanmar, and facing limited protection in India. India’s absence of a comprehensive refugee law render the Chins vulnerable to racism and xenophobia. Mapping the refugee’s unique situation, marked by language barriers and inadequate legal support this article prompts the question for India’s refugee law and analyzes UNHCR’s response to the refugee crisis.

Election Embers: Milei’s Unconventional Ascent in the Race for Argentina’s Presidency

This article examines how Argentine congressman Javier Milei has firmly positioned himself as one of the frontrunners in the upcoming presidential elections. This is in spite of his controversial views and radical proposals, which begs the question, will he actually be able to pull off this huge victory in one of South America’s largest states?

(Report) One Year Into the War: The EU’s Confusing Russia Policy

Nineteen months into the war and the EU still has not officially amended its Russia policy. Nevertheless, the EU has significantly changed its behavior towards Russia and is increasingly becoming a de facto geopolitical player. What does this mean for the future of EU-Russia relations?