The AfD Before the Storm: A Precursor to Germany’s Current Democratic Reckoning
Introduction Since its inception 80 years ago, German democracy has been largely dominated by two major political parties, the Christian Democratic/Social...
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Climate Change is Russia’s Biggest Strategic Weapon
In 2015, Russia signed the Paris Agreement on climate change. In 2019, the nation formally joined. According to the Kremlin, Russia aims to significantly r...
Nature and Necessity: The Rise of Green Infrastructure in Europe’s Flood Response
Urban flooding has become a major issue throughout Europe, especially with the prevalence of intense rainstorms and overflowing rivers. The traditional urban dr...
Rethinking Solutions: The Role of Third-Country Agreements in Europe’s Migration Crisis
Europe’s shortcomings in managing migration have been evident from the 2015 Syrian refugee crisis to the recent 2024 elections. I argue that Europe’s struggle p...
The Cost of Aid: Minerals, Ecocide, and the Environmental Politics of Rebuilding Ukraine
In February 2025, as Ukraine faced its third year of war against Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by demanding that Ukraine hand over a share ...
Reform UK and the Current State of British Populism
British politics have been dominated by the Conservative Party and the Labour Party for decades. Since the 1930s, every prime minister has belonged to one of th...
The Geopolitics of Energy: The European Union’s Struggle for Energy Independence
Europe’s energy landscape has undergone seismic shifts in the past decade, driven by geopolitical tensions, the urgency for decarbonization, and economic pressu...
Serbia’s Student Protests: Local Uproar, Western Silence?
Serbia’s student protests, which have dominated Serbian media and political life for months on end, can be traced back to the fatal collapse of a concrete...
Progressive Politics Are Leading The 2025 Polish Presidential Elections
Poland’s upcoming presidential election on May 18, 2025, promises to hold significant implications for European politics. The nation’s political landscape is do...
Europe’s Crisis of Idealism as It Returns to Yalta
As Europe faces the return of great-power politics, the outcome of the war in Ukraine will not only shape the region’s future but also redefine the global...