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EU Balking Up for China and Russia Threat
EU enlargement in the Western Balkans is vital for stability, security, and countering Russian and Chinese influence in Europe.
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A Tug of War: One Island and Two Visions
Cyprus seeks NATO membership, but Turkish tensions and historical divisions pose challenges on the island. U.S. cooperation strengthens its strategic position.
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Size Doesn’t Matter: Luxembourg and Rwanda Win Big
When 26 European nations lined up to sanction Rwanda, they didn't count on Luxembourg—Europe's pocket-sized powerhouse—standing in their way.
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EU Accession: Armenia Takes a Leap of Faith
Armenia moves toward EU membership as parliament backs talks, sparking regional tensions and economic challenges in Eurasia.
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Georgia in Flames: People Protest for Change
Mass protests rock Georgia over alleged election fraud, political crackdowns, and foreign influence.
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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line
Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit
A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.


