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European Economic Tools of Coercion
In these times of turmoil and geopolitical conflict, no nation or union can afford to be naive or passive, including the European Union. With Trump in office, global trade relations have faced many challenges and that dynamism seems to be something that will persist. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and repeated challenges to Greenlandic, Danish and European sovereignty it is evident that the EU and its member nations must be prepared to stand up against adversarial pres
“Nej” till krig - “Ja” till internationell rätt
OPINION PIECE Den 28 februari 2026 inledde USA och Israel luftattacker mot Iran. När Spaniens premiärminister Pedro Sánchez kort därefter meddelade att amerikanska baser på spansk mark inte fick användas i kriget, väcktes minnet av Irakkriget till liv. För Spanien handlar konflikten inte bara om Iran, utan också om landets syn på internationell rätt och arvet efter parollen “No a la guerra”. I Teheran rapporterades explosioner på flera håll. Några dagar efter attackerna bekrä
Socialist Spain: From Internal Turmoil to International Irrelevance
OPINION PIECE For over half a century NATO has constituted the most formidable military alliance in history. Membership was coveted; it meant benefiting from the US military umbrella and sharing the values of the free world. Unfortunately today, as the Atlantic Partnership strains, Spain's Socialist government risks alienating its country from its main ally, becoming, as a result, more vulnerable to threats in an increasingly volatile and unstable world. Spain joined NATO i
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European Economic Tools of Coercion
In these times of turmoil and geopolitical conflict, no nation or union can afford to be naive or passive, including the European Union. With Trump in office, global trade relations have faced many challenges and that dynamism seems to be something that will persist. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and repeated challenges to Greenlandic, Danish and European sovereignty it is evident that the EU and its member nations must be prepared to stand up against adversarial pres
Gunnar Åkerlind
22 hours ago9 min read
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European Economic Tools of Coercion
In these times of turmoil and geopolitical conflict, no nation or union can afford to be naive or passive, including the European Union. With Trump in office, global trade relations have faced many challenges and that dynamism seems to be something that will persist. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and repeated challenges to Greenlandic, Danish and European sovereignty it is evident that the EU and its member nations must be prepared to stand up against adversarial pres
Gunnar Åkerlind
22 hours ago9 min read
“Nej” till krig - “Ja” till internationell rätt
OPINION PIECE Den 28 februari 2026 inledde USA och Israel luftattacker mot Iran. När Spaniens premiärminister Pedro Sánchez kort därefter meddelade att amerikanska baser på spansk mark inte fick användas i kriget, väcktes minnet av Irakkriget till liv. För Spanien handlar konflikten inte bara om Iran, utan också om landets syn på internationell rätt och arvet efter parollen “No a la guerra”. I Teheran rapporterades explosioner på flera håll. Några dagar efter attackerna bekrä
Lucia Vigil
Apr 283 min read
Socialist Spain: From Internal Turmoil to International Irrelevance
OPINION PIECE For over half a century NATO has constituted the most formidable military alliance in history. Membership was coveted; it meant benefiting from the US military umbrella and sharing the values of the free world. Unfortunately today, as the Atlantic Partnership strains, Spain's Socialist government risks alienating its country from its main ally, becoming, as a result, more vulnerable to threats in an increasingly volatile and unstable world. Spain joined NATO i
David Bayon
Apr 265 min read
The American Eagle Eye on Cuba
In Cuba the US’ attack on Venezuela and subsequent kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro looms large. The island, 90 miles off the coast of Florida, has a long history marked by US intervention, something many fear is coming back in style. Although the relationship between Cuba and the United States has been ice cold for almost seven decades at this point, the two once fought as allies in the 1890s in the Spanish-American War. In 1895 Cuban national hero José Martí, amon
Teodór Recabarren
Apr 169 min read
The NB8-Group: An important player in the Baltic Sea region - now more than ever
The once low-profile Nordic-Baltic Eight has in a short time become one of Europe’s strongest voices on security in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. In this article Robert Hofmann presents the NB8-Group and its future potential in matters of European security.
Robert Hofmann
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A Tale about the Big Bad Bear
Russia’s modern autocracy didn’t appear overnight. It is simply the next chapter in a centuries-old tradition of power, faith, and identity. This article explores how deep-rooted customs and personalist rule, stretching from Nicholas I to Vladimir Putin, continue to shape Russia’s politics.
Ruslan Tsmokalo
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Religion vs Religion: The ideas of Muslim-led movements
In this article Saman Habibi explores the key ideas driving modern Islamic movements, highlighting how these often-overlooked ideas and movements continue to shape political struggles across the Muslim world.
Saman Habibi
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How to secure Europe, before the establishment of the European Army?
In response to our previous article on the European Army, Oliver Suchý asked himself how can Europe defend itself now, before a European Army is in place? Read his analysis on practical steps to boost security today.
Negotiations can take several years or decades, what in the meantime?
Oliver Suchy
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What is the future of European defense? The case of a European Army.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance shocked his audience at the Munich Security Convention, as he identified not Russia or China, but lack of democracy and free speech as the largest threats to Europe, questioning the value-based cooperation between Europe and the US. President Donald Trump estranged Europe’s leaders by pursuing peace talks with Putin, over the heads of Ukraine and Europe. Even calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator and blaming Ukraine for the war.
Nick Hermes
Jun 3, 20256 min read
Investment in paradise, but at what price? Gentrification in Central America, Costa Rica
Palm trees, untouched wild beaches, and the promise of a simpler life sounds like something to discover, visit, and maybe even move to. Costa Rica and many parts of Central America are often sold as tropical escape places where worries and routines melt away and life slows down, but behind all this lies a complex reality. In this article, we will analyze this and explore different layers to understand who is benefiting from the growing foreign interest and tourism in countrie
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May 22, 20256 min read
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European Economic Tools of Coercion
In these times of turmoil and geopolitical conflict, no nation or union can afford to be naive or passive, including the European Union. With Trump in office, global trade relations have faced many challenges and that dynamism seems to be something that will persist. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and repeated challenges to Greenlandic, Danish and European sovereignty it is evident that the EU and its member nations must be prepared to stand up against adversarial pres
Gunnar Åkerlind
22 hours ago
“Nej” till krig - “Ja” till internationell rätt
OPINION PIECE Den 28 februari 2026 inledde USA och Israel luftattacker mot Iran. När Spaniens premiärminister Pedro Sánchez kort därefter meddelade att amerikanska baser på spansk mark inte fick användas i kriget, väcktes minnet av Irakkriget till liv. För Spanien handlar konflikten inte bara om Iran, utan också om landets syn på internationell rätt och arvet efter parollen “No a la guerra”. I Teheran rapporterades explosioner på flera håll. Några dagar efter attackerna bekrä
Lucia Vigil
Apr 28
Socialist Spain: From Internal Turmoil to International Irrelevance
OPINION PIECE For over half a century NATO has constituted the most formidable military alliance in history. Membership was coveted; it meant benefiting from the US military umbrella and sharing the values of the free world. Unfortunately today, as the Atlantic Partnership strains, Spain's Socialist government risks alienating its country from its main ally, becoming, as a result, more vulnerable to threats in an increasingly volatile and unstable world. Spain joined NATO i
David Bayon
Apr 26
The American Eagle Eye on Cuba
In Cuba the US’ attack on Venezuela and subsequent kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro looms large. The island, 90 miles off the coast of Florida, has a long history marked by US intervention, something many fear is coming back in style. Although the relationship between Cuba and the United States has been ice cold for almost seven decades at this point, the two once fought as allies in the 1890s in the Spanish-American War. In 1895 Cuban national hero José Martí, amon
Teodór Recabarren
Apr 16
Previous articles
European Economic Tools of Coercion
In these times of turmoil and geopolitical conflict, no nation or union can afford to be naive or passive, including the European Union. With Trump in office, global trade relations have faced many challenges and that dynamism seems to be something that will persist. With Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and repeated challenges to Greenlandic, Danish and European sovereignty it is evident that the EU and its member nations must be prepared to stand up against adversarial pres
Gunnar Åkerlind
22 hours ago9 min read
“Nej” till krig - “Ja” till internationell rätt
OPINION PIECE Den 28 februari 2026 inledde USA och Israel luftattacker mot Iran. När Spaniens premiärminister Pedro Sánchez kort därefter meddelade att amerikanska baser på spansk mark inte fick användas i kriget, väcktes minnet av Irakkriget till liv. För Spanien handlar konflikten inte bara om Iran, utan också om landets syn på internationell rätt och arvet efter parollen “No a la guerra”. I Teheran rapporterades explosioner på flera håll. Några dagar efter attackerna bekrä
Lucia Vigil
Apr 283 min read
Socialist Spain: From Internal Turmoil to International Irrelevance
OPINION PIECE For over half a century NATO has constituted the most formidable military alliance in history. Membership was coveted; it meant benefiting from the US military umbrella and sharing the values of the free world. Unfortunately today, as the Atlantic Partnership strains, Spain's Socialist government risks alienating its country from its main ally, becoming, as a result, more vulnerable to threats in an increasingly volatile and unstable world. Spain joined NATO i
David Bayon
Apr 265 min read
The American Eagle Eye on Cuba
In Cuba the US’ attack on Venezuela and subsequent kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro looms large. The island, 90 miles off the coast of Florida, has a long history marked by US intervention, something many fear is coming back in style. Although the relationship between Cuba and the United States has been ice cold for almost seven decades at this point, the two once fought as allies in the 1890s in the Spanish-American War. In 1895 Cuban national hero José Martí, amon
Teodór Recabarren
Apr 169 min read
The NB8-Group: An important player in the Baltic Sea region - now more than ever
The once low-profile Nordic-Baltic Eight has in a short time become one of Europe’s strongest voices on security in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. In this article Robert Hofmann presents the NB8-Group and its future potential in matters of European security.
Robert Hofmann
Dec 5, 20256 min read
A Tale about the Big Bad Bear
Russia’s modern autocracy didn’t appear overnight. It is simply the next chapter in a centuries-old tradition of power, faith, and identity. This article explores how deep-rooted customs and personalist rule, stretching from Nicholas I to Vladimir Putin, continue to shape Russia’s politics.
Ruslan Tsmokalo
Oct 30, 202512 min read
Religion vs Religion: The ideas of Muslim-led movements
In this article Saman Habibi explores the key ideas driving modern Islamic movements, highlighting how these often-overlooked ideas and movements continue to shape political struggles across the Muslim world.
Saman Habibi
Jul 3, 20257 min read
How to secure Europe, before the establishment of the European Army?
In response to our previous article on the European Army, Oliver Suchý asked himself how can Europe defend itself now, before a European Army is in place? Read his analysis on practical steps to boost security today.
Negotiations can take several years or decades, what in the meantime?
Oliver Suchy
Jun 19, 20256 min read
What is the future of European defense? The case of a European Army.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance shocked his audience at the Munich Security Convention, as he identified not Russia or China, but lack of democracy and free speech as the largest threats to Europe, questioning the value-based cooperation between Europe and the US. President Donald Trump estranged Europe’s leaders by pursuing peace talks with Putin, over the heads of Ukraine and Europe. Even calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator and blaming Ukraine for the war.
Nick Hermes
Jun 3, 20256 min read
Investment in paradise, but at what price? Gentrification in Central America, Costa Rica
Palm trees, untouched wild beaches, and the promise of a simpler life sounds like something to discover, visit, and maybe even move to. Costa Rica and many parts of Central America are often sold as tropical escape places where worries and routines melt away and life slows down, but behind all this lies a complex reality. In this article, we will analyze this and explore different layers to understand who is benefiting from the growing foreign interest and tourism in countrie
Vanessa Rojas Hedström
May 22, 20256 min read
Disinformation in the Digital Age: A Historical Perspective and Contemporary Solutions
Diana Krasnova and Maria Grinavica provide a detaljed historical perspective and potential solutions against global disinformation
by Diana Krasnova and Maria Grinavica
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Weaponized AI in Diplomacy: How Deepfakes Undermine Alliances and Shape Global Perceptions
The this text Shariful Islam warns that deepfakes are a growing threat to democracy and global stability, as they can spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
Shariful Islam
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Taiwans Silicon Shield
In this article Lucas Leverström describes how Taiwan's semiconductor production connect to its national deterrence from China
Lucas Leverström
Dec 1, 20244 min read
The Black Box of ChatGPT: A Risky Tool for Propaganda?
In this article Konstantin Love Höglund examines the risk new AI GPT technologies can be used to undermine democratic ideals and if they are not made properly transparent.
Love Höglund
Dec 1, 20244 min read
Beneath the Invasion: A Theoretical Strategic Analysis of the Iraq War
Ruslan Tsmokalo writes a strategic analysis of the 2003 Iraq War, exploring the false claims that justified the invasion and how oil interests and political narratives shaped the conflict.
Ruslan Tsmokalo
Dec 1, 20246 min read
Understanding Sheikh Hasina’s Downfall and Success of the Mass Uprising in Bangladesh
The political downfall of Sheikh Hasina has turned significant international attention towards the second-largest economy in South Asia. Arguably, her demise and that of her party, the Awami League (AL) mark the most critical change in the political history of independent Bangladesh, which will have profound national and international consequences for the country.
Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan
Oct 11, 202411 min read
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