London Calling: Starmer’s Resignation Suggests a New Chapter in the EU-UK Relations
The United Kingdom’s Head of Government, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on 22 June. Stepping down just two years after an important victory in 2024 parliamentary elections, Starmer leaves the Labour Party to deal with the important domestic issues more decisively and prepare for the 2029 elections as the right-wing Reform UK reaches new heights […]
Fifteen Weeks of War: Peace in Sight for Iran and the US
On 15 June, the Trump administration announced a preliminary US-Iran agreement brokered by Pakistan that has fundamentally shifted global market dynamics. Executed as a memorandum of understanding, the framework is scheduled for a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland this Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, announced on 15 June, obliges Washington […]
Armenian Ship Sailing West: Pashinyan’s Pro-EU Party Keeps the Majority
The results of the parliamentary elections in Armenia signal an endorsement of country’s turn away from its traditional security ally, the Russian Federation, and towards integration with the European Union and Western countries. Still, navigating the next chapters will require the new-old government to manage profound domestic and a volatile matrix of competing global powers. […]
The Voice of Nature: Rights for Ecosystems and Power Saving for Data Centers
The European citizens are demanding that the EU grants legal personhood to the natural ecosystems, changing the way the lawmakers view terms such as forests and lakes. Simultaneously, the Commission is announcing a less flexible regulatory environment for the AI companies willing to develop in Europe, stating that they should be using predominantly sustainable energy […]
Market Power as Diplomacy: Trade as the EU’s Tool to Shape Global Foreign Policy
The EU has signed a trade deal with Mexico on 22 May during the first joint summit in more than ten years. This agreement follows the developments in the trade sector with countries such as India, Malaysia, and the Latin American bloc known as Mercosur and shows the often forgotten voice of European power on […]
Mediterranean Election Dynamics: Spain’s Conservatives Lose Majority while Cyprus Faces Uncertainty
Last week’s regional election in Andalusia saw the doubling of votes for the Spanish far-left and at the expense of the Socialists and the incumbent Partido Popular. This shift could reflect a broader trend in Southern European politics, which will be tested on 24 May when Cypriot voters are headed to the polls to elect their new parliament. The final results of the Andalusian regional election held on 17 May have delivered a change of course in […]