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(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.
[REPORT] Hugs No More, Bullets Galore? Mexico’s Security Policy One Year Into Sheinbaum’s Presidency
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Overview of Claudia Sheinbaum’s first-year security policy, addressing the improvement of inherited tools and the persistent disjunction between reported outcomes and public perception.
Reevaluating development through a postcolonial lens
This article reevaluates development through a postcolonial lens, exploring how colonial legacies, dependency theory, and institutional structures continue to shape global inequalities. By analyzing concepts such as Samir Amin’s center–periphery model, it highlights the challenges of the Global South and calls for inclusive, historically informed approaches to sustainable development.
Suspension No More? Hong Kong Extradition Shift Under Fire
n 2019, Hong Kong’s proposed extradition bill sparked months of mass protests and marked the beginning of a profound shift in the city’s political landscape. A year later, Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law was widely viewed in London as a breach of the Sino–British Joint Declaration, which had guaranteed Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy.
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?