On the 18th of March, the EU Commission decided to move towards a 28th regime for European companies, the details of which were communicated to the European Parliament. This new policy, officially called ‘EU Inc.’ is framed as a decisive step for accelerating the push for competitiveness and security in an era of change. While the European continent is bursting with innovation, as over one-fifth of all scientific publications worldwide originate in the EU, European innovative

Politics, strategy, and international trade all converge in a small number of maritime chokepoints, where geography is increasingly leveraged to project power and maintain deterrence. The Straits of Hormuz crisis highlights the growing complexity of maritime governance in these narrow waterways, revealing an expanding divide between the letter of the law and its application in practice. UNCLOS continues to remain the foundational framework for maritime regulation, but its

Europe’s contemporary migration landscape represents a complex problem that is shaped by both humanitarian necessity and economic design. While public discourse around migration is centered around cultural influence, security issues, and broader questions of social cohesion, its most important consequences are structural. The issue is far from just the movement of people, but it is about how this movement is absorbed into labour markets that are already unequal and institutio

As the US-Iran conflict enters its second month with no sign of an off-ramp, the world has had to adapt to a sudden and severe energy shock. Warren Buffett once said that only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked. China, it turns out, had been quietly getting dressed for decades, but the water is still rising and the swimsuit might not hold.

The 21st-century Asian economic and political landscape continually highlights the rivalry and growing economic prowess of China and India. As 2026 progresses, these two nations are more strategically distrustful yet economically intertwined than ever, with changing sentiments and a multitude of factors affecting their ambitions across Asia and the world at large. Few regions reflect this more clearly than the Indian Ocean, a vital economic trade corridor connecting markets a

Brazil’s 2026 election is more than another face‑off between Lula and Bolsonarism. October will test whether Bolsonarism can survive beyond Jair Bolsonaro and remain under the Bolsonaro family’s control. It will also expose the left’s dependence on Lula and its unclear succession. Above all, the election will reveal who inherits the political spoils of Brazil after years of crisis and polarization.

The Middle East is often described as a region where democracy is scarce, but one could question the validity of this statement by using Lebanon as an example. Indeed, its universal suffrage, regular elections, and freedom of speech all point towards a strong democratic system. Yet, it has consistently produced political paralysis leading to economic collapse and persistent government dysfunction. An obvious question then arises: how can a system explicitly created to guarant

Faced with repeated energy crises and strained alliances, the European Union is once again turning to nuclear power as a path to greater self-sufficiency. This resurgence has, however, been constrained by a fragile and complex uranium supply network shaped by both allies and rivals. While Russia maintains a stubborn foothold in the nuclear fuel supply of certain Member States and instability in Niger has disrupted another major source, Europe is aggressively diversifying. By

On April 19th, Bulgaria will be heading to the polls for the 8th time in the last 5 years. Yet, these elections feel different. Being a result of mass anti-government protests, and taking place in the context of international geo-political volatility, these elections could have a significant impact on Bulgaria’s future development. The entrance of new political actors, such as the party of former President Rumen Radev, will further produce a new, and less fragmented parliamen