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Situation Reports — Jun 03, 2024

Where Polarization Leads: The Fico Assassination Attempt in Slovakia

Years of mutual enmity and political polarization set the stage for an attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life on May 15.

Jun 12, 2020 — Opinion

The Treaty of Trianon Turns 100: Unfinished Business in Central and Eastern Europe

It’s time to secure the autonomous rights of Hungarian minorities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Mar 19, 2019 — Forecasts

Global Forecast (03-19-2019)

Trump meets his tropical doppelganger in Bolsonaro, a sea change unfolds in Slovak politics, and one of Central Asia’s longest-running leaders suddenly steps down.

Apr 24, 2018 — Situation Reports

“Ever Closer Union” Hits a Wall with the EU Visegrád Four

Orban’s resounding election victory in Hungary and Macron’s “civil war” speech at the European Parliament reveal the widening rift between two competing visions of the EU’s future.

Mar 22, 2018 — Situation Reports

2018 Slovakia Political Crisis Escalates following Journalist’s Murder

The murder of Ján Kuciak has toppled several major figures in Slovakian politics. Will former prime minister Robert Fico be next?

Aug 29, 2016 — Opinion

EU in 2016: Talking, Not Doing

While EU bureaucrats assemble for another pointless meeting, pressing matters of EU security continue to be neglected.

Mar 08, 2016 — Forecasts

Global Forecast (03-08-2016)

Meetings with Turkey set a new tone in the EU migrant crisis, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be feted in Washington, and a historic ceasefire in sight for FARC and the Colombian government.

Apr 06, 2009 — Forecasts

NATO’s 7th Decade

As NATO enters its 7th decade, serious questions of its relevancy persist, culminating in the greatest existential threat faced by the military alliance.

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