Giuseppe Gagliano “A Strategic Alliance Between Italy, France, and Germany: The Key to European Geopolitical Autonomy” Abstract – A strategic alliance between Italy, France, and Germany could redefine Europe’s geopolitical role by promoting a model of strategic autonomy capable of reducing … [Read more...]
Alfred Thayer Mahan: Still Relevant in the 21st Century
Federico Bordonaro, Ph.D. Political Officer @ Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada 🇨🇦 | Foreign & Security Policy Analysis Alfred Thayer Mahan's core theory posited that the outcomes of major power conflicts in the 17th and 18th centuries were significantly influenced by … [Read more...]
The Geopolitical Aspects of the India-Armenia Partnership
Authors : NVARD CHALIKYAN | BENYAMIN POGHOSYAN | VEREJ ISANIANS Introduction The South Caucasus is an important Eurasian political and economic hub, as its transport networks have the potential to facilitate travel across the continent. Control over the South Caucasus grants access to the Black … [Read more...]
Will Europe compete in the global ride-hailing revolution?
The case for digitisation and deregulation In just five years, shared mobility services, including ride-hailing, are projected to account for over 10% of urban trips, signaling a multi-billion-euro opportunity for economic growth and the chance to tackle urban challenges like traffic … [Read more...]
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Over the Years
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been more than 100 years in the making. The fragmented geography of a potential Palestinian state, divided by hostile Israeli territory, undermines trust on both sides and perpetuates insecurity. This division, rooted in the establishment of Israel, has fueled … [Read more...]
China’s Wagner? Beijing Establishes Private Security Company in Myanmar
Antonio Graceffo China is collaborating with the Myanmar military junta to establish a joint security company to protect Chinese investments and personnel in Myanmar. On October 22, 2024, the junta formed a working committee to draft a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the initiative, … [Read more...]
ROMANIA – ISRAEL The “Europe Summit 2024”
Dr. Sorin DOBIRCIANU An exceptional event dedicated to Smart Infrastructure and Smart City solutions. Organized by the prestigious Israeli entity GIV Solutions in partnership with HxGN EAM by Hexagon, the Romanian Association for Smart City (ARSC), and under the patronage of the … [Read more...]
Europe Has Run Out of Time
With Trump’s Return, the Continent Must Take Charge of Its Own Security—and Quickly By Norbert Röttgen For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the bedrock of European security. But today, Europe’s partnership with the United States is at a critical juncture. With Donald Trump’s return … [Read more...]
Evolving Drone Capabilities of Pro-Iranian Factions in Iraq: Implications for Israeli Security and Regional Dynamics
Mustafa H. Escalation of Threats from Iraq: Tel Aviv’s Patience Running Thin While Israel remains focused on Gaza and its northern front, factions in Iraq have been gradually enhancing their drone capabilities. This development aims to improve their reach, causing greater damage and precision … [Read more...]
Germany at a Crossroads: Coalition Breakdown Portends Sweeping Change in 2025
Melanie Banerjee On November 6, shortly after the results of the 2024 US elections became clear, Germany was plunged into political uncertainty when Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a confidence vote for January 2025. Given the flagging popularity of the coalition government, the confidence vote … [Read more...]