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The Security Situation in Western Balkans vis-a-vis the Russian-Ukrainian War

We have recently hosted a roundtable on the topic The Security Situation in Western Balkans vis-a-vis the Russian-Ukrainian War. The roundtable hosted a discussion regarding the security situation in the Western Balkans taking into consideration the war in Ukraine with a goal of bringing about a critical discussion on the topic and the...

Kazakhstan: One Month after Unrest

The beginning of 2022 brought bloodshed to the streets of Almaty in Kazakhstan - hundreds of dead, thousands of detained, foreign military intervention, tightening of political grip and the fall of the former ruling clan of Nazarbayev's. There are still a lot of open questions, but after one month...

Will the French Presidency Resolve the Issue of Enlargement in the Western Balkans?

  Will the French Presidency Resolve the Issue of Enlargement in the Western Balkans? Well-known as a sceptical state in relation to the enlargement of the European Union, France holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first six months of 2022. There are a lot of...

China and Iran Strategic Partnership

China and Iran Strategic Partnership A deal struck in March 2021 between Iran and China concluding a strategic pact and binding both parties for a quarter of a century might be alarming for the West. This pact includes not only oil and gas but also military, intelligence and connectivity to...

Indo-Pacific: Defence Pact between Japan and Australia

Japan and Australia signed a historical defence pact on January 6th, 2022, during the virtual summit between Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. For Japan, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) is only the second agreement of military character outside of cooperation with the United...

Central Asia: Religious Radicalism in Uzbekistan

The religious radicalisation of the younger generation has been a challenge in Uzbekistan for a few years already. Recently there was a surge of actions, where security forces acted against individuals but also smaller groups across the country. With the situation in the Middle East, especially in Syria calming...

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USAID’s Withdrawal: A Turning Point for Latin America?

One of the most controversial executive orders signed by Donald Trump following his return to the White House was dismantling the United States Agency...

The U.S. Immigration Crackdown and Its Implications for Latin America

Donald Trump's return to the White House and the start of the America First agenda have triggered profound uncertainty around the globe. This is...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: In Search of Lasting Security

Organized crime and state violence against civilians belong to everyday reality in many states of the continent. Violent threats coexist with many other challenges,...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: Under the Shadow of Polarization

Latin America experienced a tumultuous 2024, marked by political transitions and dramatic changes amid ongoing challenges. The region witnessed a series of key elections,...