European representatives joined consultations in Abu Dhabi but not the direct talks with Russia. Under VCLT Art. 34, a treaty cannot impose obligations on third states without their consent. Yet a Russia-Ukraine deal could still reshape European security, especially if Europe may have to guarante…
The Philippine Foreign Affairs Department has attempted to reduce anti-China rhetoric amongst its government representatives, following a recent warning…
1. Regarding the EU re-entering the electricity market with the crucial aim in stabilizing energy prices, the UK currently faces an obstacle in striking a deal…
As per hackers’ estimates, the losses of the russian military can be estimated within the range of 400 and 450 thousand killed. Which indicates that in the…
A cyberattack on supermarket fridges has become a diplomatic crisis. France says Iran is behind it, and Tehran says the claim is unfounded. But in…
Through social media, Russia has influenced the population in France after the Russia- Ukraine war. The purpose of influence is to destabilize France as one of…
France’s diplomatic challenge is to turn European representation into influence over Ukraine’s future security.
China’s growing influence in the South Pacific is challenging Taiwan’s diplomatic presence and raising questions about the foreign policy autonomy of Pacific…
The representatives of the USA will meet their German colleagues in Berlin, discuss the drug tariffs and prices, a topic of widespread discussion across Europe
Paradoxically, by leaving the European Union after Brexit, the UK has relinquished many of its beneficial freedoms and exceptions. Such as no obligation to…
A new report has found the British government has failed to produce a consistent approach vis-à-vis China. Last minute decision making has created uncertainty…
From the European perspective, the Global Gateway provides an opportunity to diversify economic relationships, strengthen supply-chain diversification and…
African power systems guarantee profits at the top and push costs onto villages at the bottom. This brief shows how three connection terms decide who keeps the…
Italy’s high public debt and sluggish economic growth raise concerns about the country’s economic future. While stronger euro area institutions make a repeat…
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