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Briefs, papers, field notes and magazine articles from across the EPIS network.
Even Germany starts to turn away from Israel and its actions
The relationship between Israel and Europe is showing serious cracks when even Germany, one of the most devoted allies of Israel, starts to have a negative attitude towards it.
UK Green Party in spotlight due to antisemitism allegations
Embattled leader of the UK Greens Zack Polanski has faced another major challenge to his leadership after the party conference last month have voted in the motion recognizing Zionism as a form of racism
China Expands Carrier-Based Stealth Aviation With J-35 Fighters
China’s J-35 stealth fighter aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier could strengthen Beijing’s ability to project air power in the South China Sea. Combined with advanced stealth technology and long-range air-to-air missiles, the aircraft may present new challenges for US naval aviation and regional …
UK could be included in Made in Europe initiative, as France drops opposition.
A new Franco-German proposal would see European countries outside the EU 27 eligible to join the Made in Europe scheme. However, willing countries will have to align with the bloc on trade measures moving forward.
Accession, Not Succession: What Serbia’s EU Membership Means for Korean Trade and Investment
Korea and Serbia concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA) in June 2026, but Serbia would have to withdraw from it upon joining the EU. Drawing on EU law and Croatia’s case, this brief argues that Korea should plan the agreement’s exit, and safeguard its investment protection…
Linguistic Human Rights – A Form of Decolonial Resistance?
This article argues that linguistic human rights (LHR) should be recognised as a central component of the contemporary human rights regime and as a tool to challenge prevailing colonial hierarchies in language and human rights politics. Drawing on Spolsky’s language policy model, the article exam…
The Implications of Climate Change for Human Security
Climate change is no longer just an ecological crisis; it is a profound threat to human security. By shifting focus from state defense to individual well-being, climate impacts amplify existing social, economic, and political vulnerabilities. Rising temperatures and extreme weather degrade food s…
Iran Protests: Human Rights Violations, Repression and Global Response
Iran’s latest protests (Dec 2025–Jan 2026), sparked by economic hardship, grew into historic anti-government demonstrations across all 31 provinces. Authorities imposed near-total internet blackouts and used severe force, killing an estimated 6,000 to 20,000 people and making over 42,000 arrests.…
France is bracing for a new wave of protests today, 17 October
On 17 October, protests sparked by poor school infrastructure, rising living costs, and public debt spread across France from the northern suburbs to European cities. Prime Minister Lecornu accused Mélenchon’s La France Insoumise of fueling the unrest amid political polarization. As authorities b…
China Criticises Israeli Settlement Policy at CICA Meeting
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Israel to reverse West Bank settlements and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Beijing’s position shows its diplomatic ambition in the Middle East and challenges US leadership.
Germany Extends Its Red Sea Naval Mission, but No German Warship Is Deployed
The Bundestag has kept German soldiers in the EU’s Red Sea mission until 2027. But with no German warship deployed and no role in Hormuz, Berlin’s commitment looks stronger on paper than at sea as Iranian attacks on shipping intensify.
UK and Argentina Clash Over Falkland (Malvinas) Oil
This analysis examines the escalating dispute between London and Buenos Aires over South Atlantic hydrocarbon exploration. Tensions have sharply intensified following Argentine President Javier Milei’s legal threats against the Sea Lion offshore project and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s firm resp…
Foreign and Security Policy Challenges of Germany and The EU
Dr. Mölling discusses Germany’s historic military shift, supply chain vulnerabilities, European defense capabilities, and the strategic necessity for stronger European autonomy within NATO to address rising geopolitical threats from Russia and global systemic competition.
Starvation as a Weapon: A conversation with Professor Alex De Waal
Professor Alex de Waal examines the deliberate use of starvation as a low-cost weapon of war, the accountability challenges surrounding remote “white-collar atrocities,” and the urgent necessity of global public outcry to enforce existing international criminal law mechanisms.
Democratic Backsliding: A conversation with Dr. Antoaneta Dimitrova
Professor Dimitrova discusses European integration, digital disinformation, EU expansion, and the necessity of direct youth participation in democratic institutions to combat political erosion.
Securing The Future: A Conversation with Christina Riess
Defense executive Christina reflects on her career across aerospace, small and medium-sized enterprises, and entrepreneurship. She shares core leadership insights on risk-taking, industry-politics dynamics, space regulations, and the imperative for European defense sovereignty.
Italian Debt After 2011: A structural debt problem
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 of the 2011 sovereign debt crisis less likely, the risk of prolonged stagnation remains a significant challenge for Italy and the wider Eur…
France’s Fragmented Republic: A Crisis of Representation?
The issue is not whether France’s institutions are about to collapse, but whether they can translate republican ideals into credible responses to social demands.
Diplomatic Coercion: The Escalating Rift Between London and Asmara
The United Kingdom sanctioned Eritrean diplomats in London on Monday over Asmara’s refusal to accept deported nationals.
China and Russia aim to strengthen Cooperative Relations in the Arctic
Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the PRC, has met with Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev in Beijing on Monday 12th of October. This symbol of Sino-Russian cooperation comes at a time in which the Artic is undergoing a profound change.