Eglal Hamid Abdulgadir
Political science has spent decades studying what wars destroy. Contemporary wars, says Eglal Hamed Abdulgadir, suggest it may be time to ask what they produce Read more
Mahmoud Rasouli
Mahmoud Rasouli argues that debates over the US-Iran confrontation focus overwhelmingly on governments while overlooking the people most affected by their decisions. Although both Washington and Tehran frequently claim to act on behalf of ordinary Iranians, citizens rarely influence the policies pursued in their name Read more
Jan Nathrath
Nuclear energy is back at the centre of politics, but that doesn't guarantee a nuclear revival. Jan Nathrath shows why political enthusiasm alone cannot deliver new reactors and how geopolitical competition is reshaping access to international nuclear cooperation. For many Western newcomer states, the near-term prospects for nuclear deployment depend on whether alternative vendors can demonstrate reliable project delivery Read more
Gusta Harris
Long celebrated as a global humanitarian donor, Norway is now being pulled towards prioritising Europe’s front line, writes Gusta Harris. Russia’s war on Ukraine has not simply redirected Oslo’s aid, rhetoric, and defence priorities – it has started to change Norway’s international role. As military support for Kyiv grows and global aid budgets come under pressure, Norway faces a new dilemma: how to become a 'Good European' without losing its 'Good Samaritan' role Read more
Iohanne Holt
Last month, on Italian TV, Donald Trump recounted an exchange with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 conference. Trump's claim that Meloni 'begged me to take a picture with her' earned him a sharp rebuke. Many saw this as Meloni's attempt to bolster her popularity ahead of Italy's 2027 election. But Iohanne Holt argues that Trump’s insult struck directly at the international image Meloni has so painstakingly built Read more
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