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[CONFERENCE] 4th International Conference on Financing for Development: 4 Days to Discuss the Global Financing Framework Reform
The United Nations’ “Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development” (FFD4) is a critical global gathering focused on reforming financing at all levels to support the achievement of the SDGs….
From tied hands to opportunity for reform: paths ahead to deal with the EU’s Hungary problem
A decade and a half after Viktor Orbàn rose to power, the relationship between Hungary and the European Union has reached its lowest point. The member state has been increasingly moving towards authoritarian rule and has repeatedly made use of its veto power to blackmail the EU. With financial pressure unable to change the situation, the Union needs to find alternative paths ahead to safeguard its unity and values.
How have the current US economic tariffs affected American soft power?
“At the time of writing, 2025 has seen “Make America Great Again” be taken to a whole new level, but what does that mean for America’s global influence and power?”
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.
From tariffs to trade wars: How U.S. politics challenges EU agreements
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, uncertainty has gripped global trade once again. With sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminum, and European imports, Trump’s “America First” agenda has reignited transatlantic tensions.
While the EU faces rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and targeted tariffs across sectors, Brussels is responding with a mix of strategic calm, legal countermeasures, and trade diversification.
Will Europe emerge as the global champion of free trade or be forced into its own protectionist pivot?
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.
The European Court of Justice Verdict in a Time of Realignment
The CJEU ruling represents a legal but partial victory for the Sahrawi People. Given shifting geopolitical alliances, the chances of Western Sahara’s universal recognition as a separate entity are narrowing. Moreover, EU institutions appear fragmented.
The U.S Supreme Court: Legal Precedent and the Consequences of Noncompliance
What if a Supreme Court ruling fell and no one obeyed? The quiet assumption that judicial decisions must be followed, once the bedrock of American constitutional order, is cracking under the weight of political defiance. When compliance becomes a choice rather than a duty, the Court’s authority fades into irrelevance.
The Cycle of Conflict: Why the Status Quo Between Israel and Palestine Remains Unchanged
The article analyzes the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack as part of a recurring cycle of surprise assaults, Israeli military responses, and long-term instability. It argues that lasting peace requires addressing the root causes of radicalization, not just restoring military dominance.
Libya Peace Initiative: Can Egypt and Türkiye’s Efforts End the Political Deadlock?
Nearly fourteen years after Gaddafi’s fall plunged Libya into chaos, hope is stirring as Türkiye and Egypt step in to mediate between the rival factions. The Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Sirte, backed by Khalifa Haftar, are showing early signs of cooperation. Joint appointments and resumed local elections signal a fragile but meaningful shift toward peace. While challenges remain, this renewed partnership offers a real chance for Libya’s unity and lasting stability.