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Israel: Startling Success to the Detriment of Palestinians
Israel is greatly succeeding in its vaccination plan. But is this success coming at the expense of five million Palestinians?
Russian Protest: Anti-Corruption, Pro-Navalny, and Violent
On January 23rd, protests across Russia demanded Alexei Navalny’s release from detainment, and called out the corruption unveiled in his latest investigation. The demonstrations grew quickly in size and in violence, instantly attracting international attention.
[Analysis] EU-China Agreement on Investment: Impact on the Western Balkans
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The European Union and the Western Balkans share the same history and future. Therefore, the Chinese interest in the Balkans has long been perceived as an intrusion. Yet, on December 30, 2020, the European Union and China reached an historic Agreement on investment and trade. What does this rapprochement between the two rival suitors mean for the Western Balkans? For sure, the EU-China Agreement is controversial. But it may show a promising opening, by China, to a rules-based economic system. In Eastern Europe, this means that China could be brought to respect the EU 2030 agenda, especially for what concerns the green transition and digitalization.
President Biden’s Environmental Policy: Promising or Pitiful?
Following the departure of Pres. Trump, will successor Pres. Biden change the tide of policy from environmental neglect to progress?
Portugal Takes Leadership of the EU Council, and the EU in New Directions
Portugal takes its turn to lead the Council of the European Union, prepared with a diverse programme that will lead the EU into recovery and new beginnings.
Ethiopia Tigray Crisis: Where are the Human Rights of It All?
Ethiopia’s domestic conflict in Tigray continues to endanger the human rights of its civilians. Yet, protections of these rights place the government at odds with determining its own sovereignty.
Air Confrontation Between Four Countries Distresses East Asia
While the world is still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, the Russian and Chinese militaries seem to be growing closer than ever. On December 22nd, 2020, Russian and Chinese bombers flew a joint patrol mission over an area of the Western Pacific that is dangerously close to disputed territories between China, South Korea, and Japan. This mission succeeds a first one in 2019 which had already shaken up peace in East Asia.
The Italian House of Cards: Reviewing the Reasons for the Political Crisis in Italy
As the political crisis hits in Italy, political scientists have questioned the real motives of the crisis. The timing of the crisis and the obscure meanders of Senator Renzi’s political experience cast some doubts on the actual reasons of the deadlock in such crucial times for the country.
A Step Forward in Sino-Vatican Relations
In July 2020, the Vatican City has been one of the organizations under a cyber-attack aimed at the Chinese government, an event that shed light on the ties between the Holy See and the Asian superpower.
[Analysis] Can Google Trends be Used for Political Polling?
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TNGO writer Kamila Koronska takes a fascinating insight into the power of Google Trends and explores if it can help us to predict political polling.