Don’t be afraid to be alone
By Carla Dejonghe* Everyone who is single has been asked at some point: ‘So, haven’t found the one yet?’
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February 18, 2025 Anatomy of Repression in Contemporary Iran
By Francesco Mereu, Analyst KEDISA The relatively recent arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala at the hands of the Iranian Government shocked international public opinion, shedding light on the dire situation of human rights abuses in Iran. The absence of formal charges brought against her, coupled with the heinous conditions of her incarceration at the […]
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January 16, 2025 Civil preparedness is a right
By Maria Martisiute, a Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre It is everyone’s right to know how to prepare for and survive crisis and war when the unthinkable happens. As “security is the foundation of everything,” according to the recent high-level EU report by the former Finnish President Niinistö, then civil preparedness is the […]
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December 14, 2024 Israel and the European Union: A Modern History and a Contemporary Problem
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA Having an operating Delegation since 1981, EU-Israel Relations, which are based on shared values, have been reinforced in 2000 after the entry into force of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The framework sets provisions on regular political dialogue, freedom of establishment and liberalisation of services, the free movement of capital and competition […]
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December 3, 2024 Strengthening EU Intelligence and Preparedness: INTCEN’s Strategic Role in a New Security Era
By Efthimios Moutseras, Analyst KEDISA The European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) is pivotal in shaping the EU’s security strategy amid evolving global threats. This research, conducted in response to the comprehensive Niinistö report on Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, explores how INTCEN contributes to EU intelligence, crisis management, and strategic foresight.
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September 28, 2024 How China “has once again manipulated UN policy on Taiwan”
By Ambassador Roy Chun Lee, Representative, Taipei Representative Office in the European Union and Belgium As the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes in New York, the global community has once again come together to address the many pressing issues facing the world today. This year’s General Debate, which began on […]
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July 17, 2024 Only a Comprehensive Approach would solve the Mediterranean Migration challenge
By Walid Ellafi, Mnister of State for Communication and Political Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GUN) of Libya based in Tripoli Irregular migration remains one of the most formidable challenges confronting even the most advanced and powerful nations globally. Despite ongoing international initiatives, substantial resources dedicated to addressing this issue, and significant advancements […]
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July 10, 2024 So who is Sir Keir Starmer, today the most solidly implanted leader of the left in Europe?
By Denis MacShane, former UK Europe Minister Britain’s new Prime Minister has the same age as Clement Attlee, Labour’s most famous premier (1945-51). It was Attlee who transformed Britain by nationalising most industries, creating a health service which even today is free for every citizen, making trade unions partners in industry and giving India and […]
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July 10, 2024 GREATER FOCUS NEEDED ON HOW EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAW CAN PREVENT THE INCREASING MILITARISATION OF OUTER SPACE
By Martin Banks There is a pressing need for countries and international organisations to understand better how existing international law can help them address serious concerns about the militarisation of outer space, a new study says. Space is an increasingly militarized domain, with the potential to be a source and place of armed conflict. Nations […]
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June 27, 2024 What will brexit look like in 2026?
by Brendan Donnelly, leader of The Rejoin EU Party Since 2020, when the UK left the European Union, British public opinion has moved in only one direction. More and more British voters are coming to realise that Brexit was a major error. The promises of its advocates remain undelivered and will continue remain undelivered in […]
