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Geopolitical repercussions of the Sumud Flotilla
The journey of the Sumud flotilla represents a remarkable case in the current geopolitical situation in the Mediterranean and sets a first precedent for a kind of civil action that is likely to repeat itself in the future. Despite the different political biases and views on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it is undeniable that this mission has caused considerable political repercussions in Europe and brought more attention not only to the conflict itself but also to the role of civil action in the face of realpolitik and governmental inaction.
(Analysis) China’s 2025 Military Parade: Progress, Ambition, and Strategic Implications
China’s 2025 military parade showcased its progress in modernization and self-sufficiency. Exploring implications for partnerships, arms markets, and regional security, and beyond.
The Journey of the New Pope
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.
Exploring Lebanon’s Sectarian Status Quo: How the Political System Colonized the Social Mind
Lebanon was meant to be a model of coexistence, but decades of sectarian politics have rendered loyalty to community a stronger force than loyalty to the nation. From elite patronage to everyday social divisions, even reform movements like the 2019 protests struggle to break the confessional mold.
(Analysis) Down and Out of Power in Iberia: Conspiracy as Ideology
The world appears to be unraveling at the seams, and there is a need to pierce the veil of ideology so as to render these conspiracies less influential, to deal in the world of the real. There would seemingly be no panacea for these multi-faceted crises, but a good place to start would be our political-economy.
Algeria’s Rentier-Authoritarian Regime in the Aftermath of the Energy Crisis
Europe’s drive for energy security and a green transition has intensified cooperation with Algeria and the wider MENA region. Initiatives like the Taqathy+ programme, backed by the EU and Germany, aim to position Algeria as a regional hub for renewable energy, building on megaprojects such as Medlink and the SouthH2 Corridor. While these projects are promoted as tools for sustainable development and decarbonization, they primarily serve European energy interests. Local populations are often excluded from decision-making, and renewable energy exports risk reinforcing Algeria’s centralized, rentier-authoritarian structures rather than democratizing the sector. In practice, these initiatives advance Europe’s net-zero goals while leaving Algerians marginalized from the energy transition, even as climate change increasingly affects the region.
Italian regional elections: a test for Meloni’s government?
Italian regional election can constitute a test for the Right coalition leading the government held by Giorgia Meloni
[CONFERENCE] UNFCCC COP30: Two Weeks in the heart of the Amazon to Move Forward Global Climate Policy
The 30th Conferences of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) is a crucial litmus test for the future of global climate policy and cooperation…
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
Taxing U.S. Big Tech: Europe’s Countermove to Trump’s Tariff Agenda
The EU is ramping up efforts to tax Big Tech through Digital Services Taxes (DST) and new digital competition laws like the DMA. Once a fiscal tool, the DST is now emerging as a geopolitical instrument amid US-EU trade tensions. With Apple and Meta facing fines and the European Court backing the EU’s regulatory authority, digital policy is becoming a new front in global power politics.