International Affairs

Explores global relations, the EU’s geopolitical role, and strategies for addressing international conflicts and challenges.

Russia’s War Machine: How It Fights Without Winning (Q2 2025)

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As negotiations flicker in the background of a grinding war, Russia’s ability to sustain its military effort in Ukraine depends on a fragile web of foreign supply, internal mobilization, and retrofitted Soviet stockpiles. This report examines the current state of Russia’s armed forces in Q2 2025, revealing a system stretched but still operational — and why that matters.

Don’t Bet on the Bully: Why Europe Must Stop Investing in the U.S.

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As European firms like Daimler, Volkswagen, and Siemens expand their investments in the U.S., they risk tying their futures to a volatile partner. Short-term economic incentives and a temporarily favorable exchange rate obscure deeper structural risks: political instability, panic-driven corporate culture, and growing protectionism. Europe is not dependent on the U.S. — not for gas, not for markets, and certainly not for leadership. Strategic autonomy begins with saying no.

After the War: The Eurasian Covenant

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“After the War: The Eurasian Covenant” is not a deal, nor a surrender — but a framework. A vision for lasting peace between Europe, Ukraine, and Russia rooted in dignity, realism, and historical awareness. As old alliances shift and global power balances evolve, this proposal outlines a European-led path forward: balancing security, rebuilding trust, and preparing for a post-hegemonic world. A beginning — before it’s too late.