(2/2)The Complexity of Swiss-EU Relations: Integration and Mutual Benefits
Even though Switzerland is currently not a member of the European Union (EU), its relations with it are crucial to the country in many ways, as four out of five…
Turkey’s Growing Military Influence and Global Partnerships
In contrast to the prevailing economic challenges marked by volatility and rampant inflation, Turkey’s military strength stands as a beacon of resilience and power. According to Global Firepower’s latest rankings,…
(1/2)The Complexity of Swiss-EU Relations: Sovereignty and Non-Membership
As Switzerland is situated in the heart of Europe, one might suggest that Switzerland must automatically also be part of the European Union (EU), a big regional supranational organization counting…
The Western Balkans and the European Union: A challenged convergence
In recent years, the Balkan region has witnessed a notable shift towards aligning with liberal values, marking a significant departure from its historical narrative. The convergence of liberal principles, encompassing…
What are the prospects and implications of a possible EU enlargement in the close future?
Enlargement is often called the EU’s most effective foreign policy. However, since its biggest wave of new members that joined in 2004 (Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta,…
Why democratization is so hard in the Levant – and what role diplomacy has played ? Part 3: Iraq’s post-invasion “democracy” – the creation of a new monster
In this series, we try to analyze why states in the Levant are still far from being democratic – and what responsibility foreign diplomats – especially Western diplomats – bear.…
Why democratization is so hard in the Levant – and what role diplomacy has played ? Part 2: Jordan’s monarchy – how foreign diplomats created and support an authoritarian regime
In this series, we try to analyze why states in the Levant are still far from being democratic – and what responsibility foreign diplomats – especially Western diplomats – bear.…
Why democratization is so hard in the Levant – and what role diplomacy has played ? Part 1: How European diplomats divided the Levant – and why it matters
More than a decade has passed since a young street vendor set himself on fire in Tunisia, triggering the Arab Spring. Since then, the people have toppled leaders, started revolutions,…
How Hungarian foreign policy is (still) shaped by its history
Image : Wikimedia Commons Hungary, like many others in Europe, was not spared by the mayhem that the 20th century brought along, and the consequences thereof continue to affect it. Its…
The change in the dimension of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan by the introduction of requests to the International Court of Justice
Image: Wikimedia Commons Article originally published in 2021 – updated version published in November 2022 A war and its consequences can rarely find full redress before an institution of…