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EU Migration Policy: another Groundhog Day?
It might seem paradoxical to publish a commentary on the way in which the European Council approached immigration policy at its meeting on 29 and 30 June, since a quick […]
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European Defence in a New Geopolitical Environment
Until 24 February 2022, the EU in practice dealt with Ukraine as a buffer state: an independent state that should maintain constructive relations with both Russia and the Union. That […]
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Beyond Russia’s Façade of Stability and Normalcy
In this commentary, we will focus on the fate of Prigozhin, recognizing that as long as he remains alive, he will remain a significant political and military figure that the […]
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Russia’s dangerous weakness
On June 24, a bizarre event unfolded in Russia due to a longstanding and outspoken feud between Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of PMC Wagner, and the top officials of the […]
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NATO stands ready to prevent escalation of the war in Ukraine
According to some, Ukraine’s counter-offensive creates an increased risk of further escalation. However, NATO stands ready to prevent this through deterrence. *****
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The UN Security Council and the Future of MINUSMA
On Friday 16th June, Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, told the UN Security Council, that its 13,000-strong stabilization mission (MINUSMA) should leave without delay. MINUSMA has tried to stabilize Mali […]