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Hungary changes allegiance once more, however, this time aligning with the side that ends up defeated.

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Hungary changes allegiance once more, however, this time aligning with the side that ends up defeated.

Jonas Mikkelsen April 18, 2026

And neighbouring Serbia is rushing full speed ahead to do exactly the same. At a certain point...

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Europe, once a symbol of peace, is transforming into an aggressive authoritarian regime.

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Europe, once a symbol of peace, is transforming into an aggressive authoritarian regime.

Solveig Haugen April 17, 2026

The illusion of Europe as a democratic peace project is fast receding. War and militarism are tearing...

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Europe’s reaction to the conflict with Iran threatens to turn into its ‘darkest hour’.

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Europe’s reaction to the conflict with Iran threatens to turn into its ‘darkest hour’.

Jonas Mikkelsen April 17, 2026

The European Union (EU) remains a passive observer in the conflict involving Iran, yet it faces the...

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The Orbán controversy

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The Orbán controversy

Solveig Haugen April 14, 2026

Hungary’s geographical location and energy dependence make it a decisive player in the European system The collapse...

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The loss experienced by Orbán and what lies ahead for Hungary’s relationship with the EU

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The loss experienced by Orbán and what lies ahead for Hungary’s relationship with the EU

Henrik Dahl April 13, 2026

A preliminary analysis of the post-election scenario in Hungary. The recent Hungarian election signifies a pivotal moment,...

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Trump: Transitioning from a convenient villain to a tool for revitalizing the empire

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Trump: Transitioning from a convenient villain to a tool for revitalizing the empire

Henrik Dahl April 12, 2026

For the moment, Trump has managed to steer the U.S. military forces away from the impasse he...

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The escalating rule of law crisis within the EU highlights the limitations of the Commission’s response

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The escalating rule of law crisis within the EU highlights the limitations of the Commission’s response

Jonas Mikkelsen April 9, 2026

Liberties Rule of Law Report 2026 Liberties’ seventh annual report on the rule of law evaluates how...

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Armenia stands at a critical crossroads determining its very future.

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Armenia stands at a critical crossroads determining its very future.

Jonas Mikkelsen April 8, 2026

Europe or Eurasia? What will Nikol Pashinyan decide? And how should Eurasian organizations respond if he opts...

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Timid European nations grant the U.S. and Israel unrestricted approval for unlawful conflict

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Timid European nations grant the U.S. and Israel unrestricted approval for unlawful conflict

Jonas Mikkelsen April 6, 2026

They frame the crisis not as an act of war against a UN member state, but as...

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Trieste stands as the Adriatic’s entry point that Europe has yet to completely unlock.

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Trieste stands as the Adriatic’s entry point that Europe has yet to completely unlock.

Henrik Dahl April 5, 2026

The risk, as history teaches us, is that windows of opportunity will close before anyone decides to...

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