The spectre of populism is haunting Europe. The populist parties are surging around the whole continent, and Germany is not an exception. The support for the far right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has risen significantly, which brings with it concerns about the sustainability of German democracy in the future.
Read More »Abyei’s Struggle for Stability as Intercommunal Conflict Continues
The status of Abyei remains deeply entangled in a complex web of historical grievances. Despite the establishment of special administrative arrangements and security protocols, the region continues to grapple with instability and violence.
Read More »‘You Wanted Hell, You Will Get Hell’ – The Rapidly Developing Case for Genocide Accusations in Palestine
The situation resulting from the attacks on Israel has evolved into a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The scale of destruction, mass evacuations and accusations of war crimes by Israel paints a grim picture of the ongoing crisis.
Read More »House of Commons report on UK defence readiness quotes HSC evidence
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published its ‘Ready for war?' report. The HSC provided evidence to the inquiry centred upon a breakdown of key capability shortfalls.
Read More »Northern Ireland: Brexit as a Final Call for a Good Friday Agreement Revision
Brexit became a turning point that vividly demonstrated the difference between the promised vision of devolution and its actual functionality in today’s reality. It is high time for the Good Friday Agreement to be reviewed.
Read More »UNITAD – Key Investigations as UN Mechanism Reaches Its Final Reporting Year
As UNITAD approaches the conclusion of its mandate in 2024, the depth and breadth of its investigations into ISIL's crimes are evident. The relentless pursuit of justice is clear across key areas.
Read More »The Dayton Accords 28 years later: The Security Landscape in Bosnia-Herzegovina
While the UN-mandated, NATO-backed, and EU-led Peace Mission EUFOR-Althea continues to maintain peace and stability, it is up to the political process to find a lasting solution to a clearly unresolved frozen conflict.
Read More »Political Will vs. Political Action – The Failed Protection of Education During Conflict
The alarming rise in attacks on education during the reporting period of 2020-2021, documented by the GCPEA, demonstrates a critical need for renewed global attention and concerted efforts to protect educational institutions in conflict zones.
Read More »House of Lords report on security in the Arctic quotes HSC evidence
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has published ‘Our Friends in the North: UK Strategy Towards the Arctic’ report. The inquiry sought to identify defense and security challenges the UK faces in the Arctic region, as well as examine wider issues such as environmental changes and resource extraction, and the UK government’s response to them.
Read More »Kremlin Voice In Europe: Hungary And the European Union At the Crossroads
Orban can be seen as a voice of the Kremlin in the European Union. His claims about the necessity of withdrawal of sanctions from Russia, hindering the arm supply to Kyiv and opposition to Ukrainian membership of the European Union prove that this suspicion is relevant.
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