Ukraine
EUROPE
Mass Protests in Slovakia: Fico’s Friends in the Kremlin
Mass protests erupt in Slovakia as PM Robert Fico's pro-Moscow stance sparks nationwide outrage and EU tensions escalate.
PODCASTS
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
EUROPE
A Love Hate Relationship: Bratislava and Kyiv
Relations between former close allies, Slovakia and Ukraine, continue to sour amidst the repercussions of the Ukraine war.
WORLD
Un-Intended Consequences: Europe Under a New White House
Nine days into Trump's presidency and Europe is uniting on issues that once seemed intractable for good or for worse.
EUROPE
Thirty Years In Power: Lukashenko Enters His Seventh Term
Belarus handed Alexander Lukashenko another term as president while Hungary blocked European efforts to condemn the controversial election.
Popular
Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?
As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.
Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost
President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.
Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA
Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.
Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic
Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms
Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.
