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De Wever expressed caution regarding a loan to Ukraine that would leverage Russian assets primarily held at Euroclear in Belgium. This approach was favored by the European Commission and Germany, but leaders opted instead to abandon this plan, choosing to raise 90 billion euros through a joint loan on the financial markets. The Belgian prime…

Abstract Drawing on classical and contemporary theories of revolution, this article argues that today’s Iran exhibits most of the conditions identified in political science literature as the “pre-requisites of a social revolution.” An analysis of Iran’s political, economic, cultural, and security trajectories—supported by concrete empirical examples—shows that the country’s governance structure has entered a state…

Brussels – For the first time, Slovakia has declined to endorse the European Council’s conclusions regarding Ukraine. This decision reflects Bratislava’s desire to avoid being linked to any “military” loans provided by the European Union to Kyiv. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made this declaration in Brussels on Friday following the summit of EU leaders,…

The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered a prolonged phase that few predicted at its outset. What was initially framed as a short and decisive operation has instead become a grinding conflict with global consequences. Energy markets, food supplies, military alliances, and diplomatic norms have all been reshaped. As the war drags on, policymakers…

Tsantsarova is recognized in Bulgaria as a critical voice against politicians. “We are concerned about the risk of another ‘emptying of chairs’ — the removal of critical voices — from Bulgaria’s national airwaves. We urge bTV’s management to make a reasonable decision that aligns with the public interest and legislation protecting freedom of speech,” stated…

BELGRADE – Minister of Justice Nenad Vujić met with Ambassador Andreas von Bekerat, the Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, to discuss ongoing judicial reforms, the rule of law, and Serbia’s EU accession activities. The discussions focused on aligning national legislation with EU standards, enhancing judicial independence, and increasing efficiency and transparency within the…

National tragedies often bring moments of collective grief, reflection, and a demand for responsible leadership. In recent years, however, critics argue that Trump immigration policy has repeatedly been reshaped during such moments, turning public sorrow into justification for sweeping political action. This approach has intensified debate over whether crisis driven policymaking strengthens national security or…

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s representative in the Ukraine peace talks, is scheduled to meet with the U.S. negotiating team in Florida on Saturday. Dmitriev wrote on X that he is “on the way to Miami,” sharing a video showing sunlight piercing through clouds. “As warmongers continue their efforts to sabotage the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine,…