The Devil is in the Detail: How the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument’s Legal Features Could Lead to a Political Fiasco
The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument tests the cohesion of the Union amidst US tariffs and international law compliance.
The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument tests the cohesion of the Union amidst US tariffs and international law compliance.
The resolution stipulated during the Extraordinary Arab Summit of 1987 reaffirmed that the Palestinian issue is at the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict and is a collective Arab responsibility. It called for achieving strategic parity, implementing UN resolutions, and mobilizing Arab resources to support the Palestinian struggle, rejected unilateral peace agreements, and condemned the US closure of the Palestinian Intelligence Service.
Greenland in the 21st century has become a subject of intense fascination by many strategic actors. This is especially true of the United States. As Washington is the primary contributor to the alliance, this is presents dilemmas to European policymakers who countries’ rely on the American led alliance for defense. To deal with these issues, Brussels must understand the context of Greenland’s history and be appraised of potential policy directions for greater autonomy.
The challenges Prevost will face include repositioning the Church as a serious global player, providing a valid alternative for the masses seeking spiritual refuge in evangelical movements, and presenting the Church as an institution able to meet the needs of the younger generations. The first months of papacy have made clear the pontiff’s global positions.
Romania’s 2025 elections mark a turning point between pro-EU liberalism and rising far-right nationalism. As digital interference and foreign influence reshape its political landscape, Romania must now decide: will it become a central player in European security or remain a pawn in broader geopolitical games?
LGBTQIA+ communities in the MENA region have long been the subject of headlines and news reports. From having their basic rights publicly debated to experiencing multiple forms of discrimination for their mere existence, queer individuals residing in such countries have often found themselves under scrutiny or even attack. Given its longstanding, complex history characterized by patterns of legal and social repression of LGBTQIA+ individuals, the MENA region, whose political scene is largely influenced by conservative views and traditional values, has sparked heated conversation about the extent to which it has become particularly hostile for queer communities.
Syria faces a dire economic crisis, compounded by the civil war, the 2023 earthquake, and ongoing international sanctions. Ahmad al-Sharaa, has called several times for the lifting of sanctions, and for the removal of HTS from terrorist watchlists the United Nations, United States, and United Kingdom. Fortunately, there is evidence of a diplomatic shift.
Higher education has long been a space for intellectual exchange, innovation, and the advancement of society. Ideally, universities should remain …
“it’s not just impacting people and people’s health. It’s not just impacting my career. It’s impacting, you know, it’s impacting all the future research that’s going to happen that’s impacting the opportunity for individuals. It’s impacting the economy globally, and it’s also impacting our ability to respond to diseases as we go.”
The European Union is facing an unprecedented crisis period characterised by internal as well as external challenges.
The internal cohesion of the EU is undermined by populist forces that push for a nationalist agenda and wish to either weaken the EU or to employ it as a tool to achieve their own national goals. The presence of these polarising political forces within the EU institutions represent a concrete obstacle to effective decision-making.