Sanctions and Strikes: Consequences over Russia
Russia is facing economic turmoil due to Ukrainian strikes and European Union sanctions, which are affecting its energy grid
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The New Path for Romania on the European Chessboard
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?
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[ARTICLE] The First Steps of the Transition Government in Syria: The Beginning of a New Era?
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.
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[Analysis] Italy and European Union’s role in Central Asia
Central Asia Countries could play a significant role in their relationship with their European partners
A (renewed) European Union in a (renewed) global order- The EU challenges in the current global scenario
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.
Tension Beneath Taiwan Strait: The Growing Threat to Undersea Cable Security
As undersea cables emerge as a new front in grey zone conflict, Taiwan faces mounting risks to its digital lifelines. The implications of these sabotages, China’s possible strategic intent, and considers what Taiwan can do to strengthen its cable security.
The energy quest in Moldova: are Chişinău and Tiraspol so distant?
The rising competition between the Russian Federation and the European Union is evident in Moldova and the recent gas supply crisis put the lights back on in the region.
(Analysis) North Korea’s Troop Deployment To Russia-Ukraine War: Stategic Gamble?
North Korea’s reported deployment of troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war marks a significant shift in its global posture. What does this reveal about Pyongyang’s intentions, and how should the international community respond?
(Analysis) Watch Out – The Looming Arms Race in the Arctic
On July 24, 2024, a Sino-Russo bomber formation was patrolled in the Arctic Circle near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone for the first time. While some might interpret the event as a move by the great powers to establish the Arctic’s military presence to contest future access to the Northern Sea Route and regional undersea resources amid climate change, the joint exercises reveal deeper security motivations. The findings show that the event is largely attributed to the intensifying military confrontations between global powers in other parts of the globe while also raising the risk of an arms race in the Arctic region. Future security studies warrant examining how great power struggles in non-Arctic regions might affect their military moves in the Arctic.
Have Russian Sanctions Worked?
With the war in Ukraine almost hitting the two year mark, Russia is now the most sanctioned state in the world. But do economic sanctions deter countries from engaging in war?