The research paper tackles with the issues of democracy putting the emphasis on the development of technology and its possible impacts. Summary of the article is as follows: There is a widespread sense that liberal democracy is in crisis, but little consensus exists on the specific nature and causes of the crisis. In particular, there are three …
“The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an Economic and Social Committee (…) acting in an advisory capacity.” – 1957, Rome Treaty. One of the oldest institutions of the EU, EESC, faces challenges in many levels. European Parliament, firstly the Committee on Budgetary Control, then the full Parliament, does not …
A sentence from the article that would best describe the situation in Afghanistan since the power has been seized by Taliban would be as follows: The plight of Afghans is worsening,… the economic situation is dire, malnutrition rates are increasing, women’s rights are being curtailed, there is continuing migration and internal displacement, and the health …
Scholz’s campaign for becoming a chancellor did not include a significant change in security and defence policy, it rather offered a continuation of Merkel’s policy. However, new reality – invasion of Ukraine and pressure of Germany’s allies – forced him for an alteration. He adopted new policy on security and defence in late February and …
The paper examines the possibilities of Russian aggression on former Soviet republic, Moldova. It suggests three possible ways in which Kremlin might begin it with the one being beginning from Transnistria, unrecognized breakaway state supported and protected by Russia, however, internationally recognized as a part of Moldova. Summary of the paper is as follows: Russia …
“Loss and damage can often be an emotive and difficult topic at UN climate talks” – referring to the destructive impacts of climate change. The paper released by Chatham House explains the definition of ‘loss and damage’; its extent so far; the liability of ‘loss and damage’; the compensation for it; ‘loss and damage’ in …
The article published by ECFR examines the foreign policy of Türkiye in the Middle East. Brief summary of the article follows as: Turkey has spent much of the past decade trying to expand its influence and remake the Middle East in its own image This created a major battle line between the country and its …
Video released by Politico examines the similarities between apes, some of our closest relatives and politicians explaining how they both topple their leaders “Like chimps, political big beasts will often use outright aggression to dominate weaker rivals”, said the author, continuing to explain that “these interactions are typically aimed at making contenders think twice about …
Current situation requires more attention for security in Europe. Instability in Eastern neighbors, Putin’s aggression and China’s rise put European security and global stability under question. Strategic reflection processes have bee completed soon after the events broke out in Ukraine in late February: the EU released its Strategic Compass while NATO too published its latest …
Launched by French President Emmanuel Macron on May 9th speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the project is to be taken seriously for fostering co-operation between the EU members and their neighbors. It was welcomed negatively by Central and East European Member States as it was regarded as an alternative way to reject Ukraine …