Estonia and The Importance of Not Letting History Be History
Estonia remembers and has seen its position be vindicated amid the Ukraine war. Other European countries could learn from its example.
Macron, China, and the Future of EU Strategic Autonomy
As recent history shows, establishing true strategic autonomy in Europe is easier said than done.
Cautious Optimism One Year into the Ukraine War
Recent events denote a much different geopolitical landscape than what was originally expected when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine one year ago.
Ukraine and a Multi-Speed Europe within NATO
In their push to welcome Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic order, Central and Eastern European states are asserting a newfound and most welcome influence in Europe.
The Risks of a Premature Settlement to the Ukraine War
Any talk of negotiated security guarantees should concern Ukraine, not the state that invaded it.
The Impact of Designating Russia a Terrorist State
The European Parliament’s move represents an important step, but complacency is a risk as the Ukraine war drags into 2023.
Can Prime Minister Sunak Square the Circle of Brexit?
Sunak’s may be a steady hand, but he is leading an unsteady country with an in-tray of unenviable proportions.
Giorgia Meloni and the New Face of Euroscepticism
Italy’s new prime minister will likely push a softer Euroscepticism that focuses on what Europe can realistically achieve by granting more powers to national governments.
Ukraine and the Shifting Geopolitics of the Heartland
The Ukraine war could shatter some of the long-standing assumptions of Mackinder’s Heartland Theory, with major ramifications for Europe’s future.
The EU and Poland’s Struggle over Rule of Law
Warsaw must honour its commitments to Brussels so that it can continue to guide the coming hours in Europe.
