The Transatlantic Connection: Evaluating the EU-US Alliance at 250 Years Since the Declaration of Independence
On 4 July, the United States celebrates 250 years since it declared independence from Great Britain. The American revolution in the second half of the 18th century was caused mainly by disputes over taxation and representation, as well as the right to govern without a faraway monarchy that would dictate the terms. This founding idea […]
The Road to the Élysée Palace: Assessing the 2027 French Presidential Election
The France is approaching one of the most important election cycles in the Fifth Republic. Scheduled to take place in April next year, the upcoming presidential election marks the end of the Emmanuel Macron era and a test for the stability of the European single market. With the President Macron constitutionally prohibited from seeking a […]
B&K Agency launches the Board of Advisors
Brussels, Belgium — 18 May 2026 — B&K Agency is pleased to announce the launch of its Board of Advisors. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen the B&K Agency’s international perspective and support its continued growth at the intersection of public affairs, strategic communications and geopolitical advisory. The Board of Advisors brings together senior professionals […]
Election Watch: Paris to the Left, Nice to the Right, Slovenia is at the Crossroads
On 22 March, voters in Slovenia returned to the polls in a parliamentary election that has delivered a narrow lead by the ruling party and heralded a period of political uncertainty. At the same time, the French voters casted their ballots in the local elections, which secured a Socialist victory in the capital, but also gave a morale increase to […]
B&K Explains: Portugal’s Presidential Run-Off
Executive Summary The Portuguese Republic has entered a period of unprecedented institutional tension following the first round of the 2026 presidential election. For only the second time in the five decades since the restoration of democracy, the country will proceed to a second-round run-off on 8 February. The results from 18 January have crystallised a fragmented political landscape. Moderate […]
The Commission Unveils the New Cybersecurity Act
On 20 January, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for the new Cybersecurity Act, signaling a switch in how the Union views the digital component of its economy. While the original 2019 Cybersecurity Act was characterised by a focus on softer measures, including voluntary certification schemes and the institutional strengthening of European Agency for Cybersecurity, this revised version is a far more assertive legislative instrument. […]
Iran’s Black Swan Moment. Strategic Assessment
Executive Summary Iran is currently navigating its most profound period of domestic instability since the 1979 revolution. This wave of unrest was precipitated by a catastrophic systemic economic failure and the geopolitical repercussions of the “12-Day War” with Israel in mid-2025. What began as localised demonstrations on 28 December 2025 has rapidly transitioned into a comprehensive nationwide […]
Breaking the Read Sea Taboo: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland. Strategic Assessment
Executive Summary On December 26, 2025, the State of Israel executed a diplomatic maneuver that fundamentally reordered the geopolitical architecture of the Horn of Africa. By officially recognizing the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign, independent nation, Israel became the first UN member state to break a 34-year diplomatic embargo that had kept the breakaway […]
Transitioning Towards the European Green Future
Brief for the Renewable Energy Business The von der Leyen Commission took office in 2019 for a five-year term (2019-2024) with an ambitious set of goals for the European Union, amongst which the European Green Deal, to become a modern, resource-efficient economy. Described as the EU’s new growth strategy, the Green Deal aims to transform […]