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Democratic Backsliding and Self-Centered Foreign Policy: Hungary-EU Relations in Perils

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The rise of Viktor Orbán’s right-wing populist party, Fidesz, in Hungary in 2010 has led to tension and conflict between Hungary and the EU. The Hungarian government’s numerous legislative acts undermine democracy, human rights, and the freedoms of its citizens, posing a pressing issue for both Hungarian citizens and the EU. The EU faces obstacles in holding Hungary accountable for its actions, but prolonged inaction could lead to increasingly severe consequences.

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Security Watch: What implications does the Niger coup d’état have for the Sahel?

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On Wednesday 26 July, the head of Niger’s presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, proclaimed himself head of state following a military pronunciamiento. By this time, the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, from Niger’s Arab ethnic minority, was sequestered and removed from his presidential palace. This power grab risks upsetting the security and geopolitical balance in the Sahel, which has already been weakened by terrorist movements and the arrival of the Russian armed group Wagner.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Poland Rushes To Secure Border With Belarus….Again

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Poland is once again concerned about its border it shares with Belarus. Belarussian President Lukashenko has weaponized migration in the past as a result of sanctions the European Union has placed on Belarus. Poland is moving more military members to the border in order to ensure that migrants do not make it through.

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(Analysis) Too Little Too Late? President Biden’s Syrian Policy and Regional Security Implications

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Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria is undergoing a diplomatic revival. Nations that ostracized Assad after the outbreak of the nation’s civil war in 2011, such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have all agreed to normalize relations with him. Assad was also reinstated as a member of the Arab League on May 9 after twelve years of suspended membership.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Czech Government Reduces Assistance for Ukrainians

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Ukrainians who fled the war went to a large number of EU member states including Czechia. While many have found jobs others continue to struggle due to the language barrier and the national government continues to cut financial assistance for Ukrainians who temporarily relocated to Czechia.

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India’s G20 Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges

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If you arrived in a major Indian city right now, posters and installations of India’s G20 logo would cram your field of vision. From airports to government offices and trains, you will have hoardings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming you to the “mother of democracy” and letting everyone know that India is hosting the year’s G20.

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(Analysis) Bosnia and Herzegovina: How Far is Candidate Status from EU Membership?

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With the achievement of candidate status in December 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina hit a major milestone in its relationship with the EU. However, conflictual ethnic politics and an overly complex institutional system burden the country’s ability to further advance on the path of EU integration. What is the state of affairs of the Bosnian accession process? What other efforts are needed for the country to be functionally able to join the EU?

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Bulgaria Political Infighting Over Choosing Russia Or The West

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Politicians have drastically different visions for Bulgaria. While The current Prime Minister, Nikolai Denkov wants to integrate Bulgaria further into the EU and NATO, President Rumen Radev wants to move Bulgaria closer to Russia. Citizens themselves are also split on the matter which has resulted in pro-EU protests along with pro-Russia demonstrations.

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The Disillusion of the Silicon Shield Myth

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Since 2017, the strategic competition between the United States and China has intensified considerably, with a notable shift in focus. Analysts in Washington and Beijing alike recognize that the party that achieves greater innovation in technology will significantly impact both nations’ economic foundation and strategic resource mobilization capability during the long-term competition.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Romanian Port Prioritizes Romanian Farmers Over Ukrainians Farmers

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Romania is debating how to prioritize exports from Romanian farmers over those from Ukrainian farmers at the Constanta Port. Some EU member states have been getting heated about the impact Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU have had on their own farmers.