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Looking into the future, several challenges seem to be emerging in the Mediterranean that threaten the security of Cyprus.
Like Europe interlinked themselves and how it has benefitted their economy as a whole, Dr. Muhammad Hasan Mahmud, a former Minister in Sheikh Hasina Cabinet, thinks the same kind of integration could be done between India and Bangladesh and the whole of South Asia.
Populism is tearing apart the traditional understanding between Brussels and European states. The European dream is facing a crisis which the present leadership is unable to tackle
The EU is now taking a multi-pronged approach to strengthen its defence capabilities in the midst of Russian invasion of Ukraine and rise of Trump i
Should the EU build up its own EU-based security apparatus in light of the US withdrawing from Afghanistan without truly consulting its EU allies?
Right-wing populism has been the most influential political movement in Europe for the last few years. Far from being a newcomer on the political stage, it has managed to shape political discourses as never before since the end of World War II. This paper identifies what right-wing populism is and why right-wing populist parties have again become relevant in almost every European country. It argues that it is an expression of, and a reaction
The close ties between Israel and Central and Eastern European countries are driving a rift in the EU on the Israel-Palestine conflict
This week, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg once again underlined that Ukraine could expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from western nations.
What is a security actor and how is it different from being a great or major power? In many ways, this question is central to understanding the lack of appreciation of the European Union as an actor in the security arena in India and certainly in some other parts of Asia.
The CAI — despite Ursula von der Leyen’s claim that it will help the EU defend multilateralism — is not multilateral at all. It is a bilateral d
Once considered the best idea in global politics, today’s Europe is a pale shadow of its glorious past
The return of a Socialist in France since Mitterand's victory in 1981 confirms a trend in Europe which, instead of lifting the mist, is adding to the fog. The other day in the UK, Labour had trounced the Conservatives in local bodies election across the country.
Given the dearth of natural resources, all major powers are intensifying their collaboration with African countries and investing in infrastructure an
How will a divided Europe face the threats emerging from the Russia-Ukraine crisis that is brewing in their backyard?
After the end of the Cold War, we did not realise that two different and contrasting ambitions were at stake: the transnational purpose of the Western
The economic and social problems of the European Union (EU) have not been fully resolved since the euro zone crisis. This issue brief walks the reader through the genesis of the crisis, the reforms and the bailout packages implemented; discusses the adverse consequences of austerity and proposes alternatives; and ends with implications for India.
Much to the chagrin of the West, Russia continues to display aggression on the Ukraine front. Does this represent an opportunity for closer EU-Ukraine
It seems that in Germany, as elsewhere, the contest that matters is no longer left versus right, it is open versus closed.
The ongoing Ukraine war will deteriorate CEE’s security environment but at the same time, strengthen its security architecture
Few years into the framework, there is a growing discontent within the CEE countries given the slow progress in generating the desired economic result
Although Germany’s China strategy and the UK report didn’t meet the desired expectations, they still indicate Europe’s recalibration of its Chin
Former Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Goran Persson, feels that India should take an active role in negotiating between the European Union and Russia, who are fighting over Ukraine. He believes that new developments will mean that China-Russia relations will prosper at the cost of Russia-Europe relations.
President of Germany's Green Party affiliated Heinrich Boell Stiftung, Ralf Fuecks, thinks that Ukraine has to "return to sovereignty within certain safeguards" and that "an agreement with Russia is possible". He hinted this could be in the form of a free trade zone and a more comprehensive economic cooperation.
Can China rise up to the occasion and act as a mediator between the EU-US combine and Russia?
The diplomatic outreach to Europe by Ukraine was largely aimed at persuading the European allies to extend more support to the cause
European leaders need to reflect carefully about their electoral strategies if they do not want to damage the liberal, open societies they intent to p
Europe has to come to grips with the fact that not even the USA is strong enough to create a new order anywhere in the world, neither in Afghanistan nor in the Middle East. Instead, anything that will increase the conflict without an achievable goal will play into the hands of the IS.
A proactive Europe is welcomed by many in the Indo-Pacific, a reality highlighted by a recent ministerial forum focused on cooperation in the region.
The accession talks between the EU and Western Balkans remain up in the air despite the recent summit. As the presence of foreign powers grow stronger
In Prague, the expensiveness of the custom of burial has become an issue. And this issue is of relevance to most urban societies including ours as pressure on urban land will result in pressure on graveyards.
The yellow vests could have more influence than expected.
European efforts to find a footing in China present opportunities for India.
The Ukraine Crisis has strengthened the EU from within and forced it to undertake measures to bolster EU institutions
The Ukrainian crisis reveals the double standards of the Global North in terms of the intake of refugees.
Europe and India not only have similar concerns, but can also see the direct impact of BRI in their extended neighbourhoods in Eurasia and the Indian
We are defining ourselves between East and West. We are the gateway to Asia.
The EP remains a gathering of national party delegations that does not legally have the right to elect the President of the Commission.
