A Pact: What Else?
The entry into force of the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum on 12 June could have been seen as a major turning point in the development of a common […]
Publications
Switzerland at 10 Million: What the Numbers Reveal about Demographic Change
On the 14th of June, the Swiss population voted on whether to cap their population to 10 million by 2050 – the latest referendum in the Alpine country of 9.1 […]
The Future of EU Enlargement Policy: Four Scenarios for Enlargement in Wartime Europe
This report was jointly developed by the Egmont Institute – Royal Institute for International Relations and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Europe through a range of interviews with experts and civil society […]
From Triad to Tetrad: Recent Developments in Russia’s Strategic Nuclear Forces
Traditionally, major nuclear powers have developed and deployed strategic nuclear forces across three legs. This configuration, known as a nuclear triad, includes land-, sea-, and air-based strategic nuclear forces designed to […]
The End of “Returning to the Past”: Trump in China and Lessons for Europe
From 13 to 15 May 2026, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China. It was his second state visit to the country after his 2017 trip, and […]
Angola between China, Russia and the West: Elections, Critical Minerals and Regional Realignment
Angola’s international relations have undergone a profound reconfiguration since the end of the civil war in 2002. Seeking greater autonomy after decades of dependence on the Soviet Union, Angola diversified […]