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July 31, 2025

🧭 Can the EU overcome Hungary’s veto on Ukrainian membership?

Tyyne Karjalainen Hungary’s blocking behaviour risks derailing Ukraine’s fragile pro-European momentum. If not addressed, it could fuel Euroscepticism, embolden authoritarian spoilers, and hollow out the EU’s enlargement promise. Tyyne Karjalainen explores what options are on the table to restore credibility to the accession process Read more
July 25, 2025

🌊 How Viktor Orbán legitimises his regime through ‘petro-masculinity’

Hanna Zelma Horányi What role do sexism, racism, and climate denial play in the regime of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? Hanna Zelma Horányi describes how Orbán is legitimising his power through the concept of ‘petro-masculinity’ Read more
July 23, 2025

☢️ Drone technology and the future of nuclear weapons

Esra Serim Esra Serim argues that rapid advances in artificial intelligence-enabled drone technology significantly enhance nuclear weapon delivery, precision targeting, and deterrence capabilities. However, the proliferation of autonomous drone systems also introduces critical strategic and ethical challenges. To ensure global stability, we must create robust international frameworks Read more
July 22, 2025

🧭 Europe’s geopolitical test: enlargement in a post-American moment

Milada Anna Vachudova Milada Anna Vachudova argues that defending liberal democracy is essential to Europe's geopolitical power. EU enlargement and military investment must fill the security and values vacuum left by the United States in 2025 Read more
June 25, 2025

☢️ Poland's push for NATO nuclear sharing is response to Russian aggression

Monika Sus Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Poland is making an unprecedented push to join NATO’s nuclear sharing programme. Monika Sus argues that, as Poland’s threat perception rises, its defence strategy evolves and NATO’s deterrence posture shifts, the debate over nuclear deterrence is gaining momentum Read more
June 17, 2025

☢️ How can we protect nuclear facilities?

Ludovica Castelli Ludovica Castelli explores the longstanding problem of how to protect nuclear facilities against attack — particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East. Until we establish a comprehensive, and enforceable legal framework, nuclear facilities will remain vulnerable to attack, perpetuating the risks to international security and humanitarian safety Read more
June 16, 2025

🧭 Why the EU must act before public support for enlargement fades

Dmytro Panchuk Russian aggression in Ukraine triggered a surge in support for EU enlargement — but public goodwill is beginning to fade. Dmytro Panchuk argues that this moment of elite-public alignment is rare and fragile. To seize it, EU leaders must act decisively before war fatigue and populist rhetoric erode the case for widening Read more
June 5, 2025

Ukraine and the European Green Deal

Karina Shyrokykh Despite the war — and uneven compliance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement — Ukraine is striving to implement the European Green Deal. Why? Karina Shyrokykh explains how instrumental compliance with the Green Deal will help Ukraine implement the Association Agreement. Preparations for compliance with the Deal after EU accession, meanwhile, will help the country's post-war recovery, and boost its membership chances Read more

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