Iceland Heads to the Polls: A Referendum that could change Europe
on July 27 Iceland opens the pooling station asking citizens to decide if they want to restart negotiations with the EU over a possible accession to the block or no. A vote that could change Europe. On 27 July, Iceland opens voting in a referendum that could mark the beginning of a new chapter in […]
The King of the North Goes South: Andy Burnham Is the New Prime Minister
United Kingdom gets its seventh Prime Minister in ten years as Andy Burnham enters Downing Street to stabilise a weakened Labour Party and confront Reform UK that keeps rising in polls. On 20 July, Andy Burnham went to Buckingham Palace to accept King Charles’ invitation to form a government, making him the United Kingdom’s 59th […]
Ankara-Kyiv-Washington: Ukraine’s Diplomatic Offensive
At a first glance, three developments over the past several days (a NATO summit, a government reshuffle in Kyiv, and the announcement of the Washington’s sanctions package aimed at Russia) are separate stories. Looking at them together, they follow a common theme of an alliance trying to secure more support for Ukraine as the individuals […]
The Oil Front: Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Deepens Russia’s Domestic Crisis
Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has emerged as one of the most strategically consequential dimensions of the war. While previous operations largely focused on military assets, Kyiv is now systematically targeting oil refineries, storage facilities, export terminals and logistics hubs that underpin Russia’s wartime economy. The objective extends beyond disrupting military operations; it seeks […]
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 […]
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 […]