If 2020 is to be marked by change and progress, the drive for this needs to come from within – and there will be plenty of opportunities for the international community to start paying attention to the region again.
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As the nature of the threat evolves, it is essential that policymakers and analysts are forward thinking and develop innovative measures to further enhance the population's safety.
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While it is unlikely that Zelenskiy or Putin will have softened on their positions regarding the Ukrainian border and the election timeline, the Paris summit has re-opened the peace dialogue and de-escalated tensions between the two states.
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Animals have been used by armed forces around the world for as long as humans have warred, and while images of animals wearing tiny uniforms may come off as adorable, it begs a serious discussion on the ethics behind their for military tasks.
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Earlier this month, James Le Mesurier died near his home in Istanbul, at the age of 48. A former British Army officer and humanitarian, Le Mesurier had helped found the White Helmets.
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The European Union has already committed mistakes dealing with China—in the context of 5G and many other infrastructure-related projects.
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The situation in Venezuela has been deteriorating, marked by economic collapse, violence and food shortages, and the country is currently serving as a proxy for international divisions, amidst a backdrop of civil unrest and political tensions.
Read More »A Warning for the West: Russia Continues to Strengthen its Arctic Presence
The Arctic has long been a space of stability and of healthy inter-governmental collaboration. It is vital that this stability endures and the status quo persists to preserve the region and ensure its stable development.
Read More »Divided on diversity: The European Council’s decision to postpone opening accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia
On 18 October, the European Council failed to agree on starting membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia. The vote showed that, when all is said and done, it is the vision of what the European Union should look like rather than its impact that matters most to some of its member states.
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