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🆕 Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs.

At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually beneficial cooperation, writes Marta Martinelli.
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Can Europe and Africa Mend Fences?
Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs. At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually b...
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❔| #TTP: Are Europe’s New Asylum Policies a Betrayal of its Values?

Hard-line approaches to migration are being proposed even by parties that traditionally hold liberal views. But does the shift break with Europe’s fundamentals?

Nine experts give their takes ⤵️
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Taking the Pulse: Are Europe’s New Asylum Policies a Betrayal of its Values?
Hard-line approaches to asylum policy are increasingly common, with crackdowns proposed even by parties that traditionally hold liberal views on migration. Does this shift represent a break with Europ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
With U.S. aid largely discontinued, European leaders have no choice but to unlock Russia's sovereign assets in order to keep Ukraine afloat.

Only a long-term military and financial commitment can help Kyiv prevail, writes Eric Ciaramella.

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Time for Europe to Break the Bank on Ukraine
With U.S. aid largely discontinued, European leaders have no choice but to unlock Russia’s sovereign assets in order to keep Ukraine afloat. Only a long-term military and financial commitment can help...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🆕 Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs.

At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually beneficial cooperation, writes Marta Martinelli.
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/1...
Can Europe and Africa Mend Fences?
Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs. At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually b...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ahead of the 2026 Armenian election, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faces fierce opposition from Russia and the diaspora.

He will need the help of Europe, the United States, and regional neighbours to advance his foreign policy, writes @tomdewaal.bsky.social
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Armenia's Election Is a Foreign Affair
As the 2026 Armenian election approaches, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is facing fierce opposition from both Russia and the diaspora. He will need the help of Europe, the United States, and regional...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🎧 | Is Europe Ready to Be Geopolitical?

In this new #EuropeInsideOut episode, @sophiabesch.bsky.social, Dan Baer, & @rosabalfour.bsky.social tackle the key questions about the future of Europe.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
China plays an increasingly active role in the Kremlin's hybrid war against Europe.

The EU must confront this growing China-Russia cooperation, as it poses grave threats to both European security & economic resilience, writes Maksym Beznosiuk.

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China is the Weak Link in Europe’s Ukraine Strategy
China plays an increasingly active role in the Kremlin’s hybrid war against Europe. The EU must confront this growing China-Russia cooperation, as it poses grave threats to both European security and ...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Turkey seeks to position itself as a key peacemaker & regional hub in the South Caucasus.

To achieve this, Ankara should move beyond nationalist rhetoric toward a more pragmatic, strategic approach rooted in the international legal order, argues Anna Ohanyan.

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Can Turkey Cut the Gordian Knot in the Caucasus?
Turkey seeks to position itself as a key peacemaker and regional hub in the South Caucasus. To achieve this, Ankara should move beyond nationalist rhetoric toward a more pragmatic, strategic approach ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
❔| #TTP: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change? ➡️

COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to climate action.

Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain a leading role?
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Taking the Pulse: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change?
COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to energy transition and ecological protection. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain its role as a d...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action.

But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU, writes Stefan Lehne.

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Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?
The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Tech giants are increasingly able to wield significant geopolitical influence.

To ensure digital sovereignty, governments must insist on transparency and accountability, writes Raluca Csernatoni.
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Corporate Geopolitics: When Billionaires Rival States
Tech giants are increasingly able to wield significant geopolitical influence. To ensure digital sovereignty, governments must insist on transparency and accountability.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📆 | What implications does the rise of the radical right have for global order?

To discuss this question & many more, join @rosabalfour.bsky.social, Stewart Patrick, @rita-abrahamsen.bsky.social, & Michael C. Williams on November 6 at 10:00 am (EST).

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October 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Western Balkans' defense industry can contribute to Europe's security.

But first, governments must modernize their militaries, attract investment, & gradually integrate into the EU's initiatives, say @dimitarbechev.bsky.social & @ilirianagjoni.bsky.social.

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How the Western Balkans Can Contribute to European Defense
The Western Balkans’ defense industry offers Europe a chance to strengthen its security. But to become net contributors, governments across the region must modernize their militaries, attract investme...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🗓️ | Rethinking Integration to Accelerate EU Enlargement

On November 6, join Stefan Lehne, @rosabalfour.bsky.social, @ilirianagjoni.bsky.social, & Gert Jan Koopman to discuss #EUEnlargement and the challenges & opportunities of gradual integration.

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October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
❔| #TTP: Should the EU Seek a Seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace?

Despite holding significant leverage, the EU remains sidelined in ongoing diplomacy around the Gaza peace plan.

How can the union overcome internal divisions to take a more active role?
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Taking the Pulse: Should the EU Seek a Seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace?
Despite holding significant leverage, the EU remains sidelined in ongoing diplomacy around the Gaza peace plan. How can the union overcome internal divisions to take a more active role?
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October 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🆕 As polarization increases, the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials could become a fault line.

Rebuilding intergenerational trust is essential to restoring shared values in liberal democracies, argue Cyrine Drissi & Marc Pierini
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Perceptions of Europe Across the Generations: Rebuilding Trust in the Rule of Law
As polarization increases across Western societies, the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials could become a fault line. Rebuilding intergenerational trust is essential to restoring shared values i...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Europe is paralyzed, crippled by a lack of strategic vision, the rise of the far right, & the multiplication of caretaker governments.

To achieve the EU's geopolitical ambitions, member states must address their citizens' concerns, says @rmomtaz.bsky.social.

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Europe’s Broken National Politics Hamper its Geopolitical Power
Europe is paralyzed, crippled by a lack of strategic vision, the surge of far-right forces, and the multiplication of caretaker governments. To achieve the union’s geopolitical ambitions, EU member st...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
To compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge.

The EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable, argue Ceren Ergenc & Chaofan Yu
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How the EU’s Global Gateway Can Compete in the Global South
In competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, t...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The second Trump administration has shifted the cornerstones of the liberal international order.

How the EU responds will determine not only its global standing but also the very integrity of the European project.
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Five Pillars for Europe in the Second Trump Era
The second Trump administration has shifted the cornerstones of the liberal international order. How the EU responds will determine not only its global standing but also the very integrity of the Euro...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🎧 | While the ceasefire between Israel & Hamas is holding so far, the truce remains fragile.

In this new #EuropeInsideOut episode, @rmomtaz.bsky.social, Pierre Vimont, & Maha Yahya discuss how to build sustainable peace in the Middle East.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe.

While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on their stance toward Russia, writes Judy Dempsey.

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Babiš’s Victory in Czechia Is Not a Turning Point for European Populists
A populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe. While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on vital issues such as their stance toward Russia.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
❔| #TTP: Does France's Political Crisis Weaken Europe's Geopolitical Hand?

While the EU tries to navigate international challenges, France is experiencing historic political disarray. What impact will instability in Paris have on Europe's strategic capacity? ⤵️
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Taking the Pulse: Does France's Political Crisis Weaken Europe's Geopolitical Hand?
While the EU tries to navigate a myriad international challenges, France is experiencing historic political disarray. What impact will instability in Paris have on Europe's geostrategic capacity?
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October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Erdoğan and Trump’s Oval Office meeting served both leaders’ domestic and personal agendas.

For Europe, it highlights how America’s transactional approach risks sidelining allies and empowering authoritarians, writes Marc Pierini
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Erdoğan and Trump: Affinity over Discord
Erdoğan and Trump’s meeting served both leaders’ domestic and personal agendas. For Europe, it highlights how America’s transactional approach risks sidelining allies and empowering authoritarians.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The EU can play a crucial role in ensuring all phases of Trump's Gaza peace plan are implemented by both Israel & the Palestinians.

But for the union to exert its influence, Germany must rethink its unwavering support for Israel, argues @rmomtaz.bsky.social.

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The Trump Gaza Peace Plan Needs the EU, Too
The EU can play an essential role in ensuring all phases of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan are implemented by both Israel and the Palestinians. But for the union to exert its influence, Germ...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Kosovo's local elections face the challenge of integrating Serb politics, dominated by a Belgrade-backed party tied to violence.

The vote will test Prishtina's sovereignty & the West's commitment to democratic standards, say Donika Emini & Iliriana Gjoni.
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In Kosovo’s Elections, Serb Representation Is the West’s Fig Leaf
Left without a functioning Assembly since February 2025, Kosovo’s febrile politics is due for another test. With options for representation of the Serb minority limited to Belgrade-backed proxies, Oct...
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October 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump's dealmaking approach to foreign policy has reduced complex negotiations to business transactions.

But the use of euphemistic terms in global politics prevents the development of coherent policy agendas, says Gwendolyn Sasse: carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...
The Power of Language on War and Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump’s dealmaking approach to foreign policy has reduced complex negotiations to business transactions. But the now widespread use of euphemistic terms in global politics active...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM