The response towards Russian aggression against Ukraine and further European involvement has presented the whole spectrum of reactions from right-wing politicians. In this article, we will try to answer what determines the choices of right-wing parties in their foreign policy agenda, and, in particular, regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war and when populism prevails over national interests,…
As one of the largest EU member-states, Germany has played a pivotal, though often disputed, role in shaping the diplomatic prospects of the post-Soviet frozen conflicts landscape. This article analyses the evolution of German policy towards the Transnistrian conflict, including the broader negotiation framework of ‘5+2’. Special attention is also given to the Meseberg Process…
The Russian-Ukrainian war disrupted Germany’s energy landscape, impacting its Energiewende climate policy. Reduced Russian gas supplies prompted shortterm reliance on coal and accelerated development of LNG infrastructure, which led to increasing emissions and challenging the 2022-2023 climate targets. Concurrently, the crisis catalysed a renewable energy surge, with increased investments in green hydrogen, grid infrastructure, and…
Even though the full-scale invasion of Russia in 2022 has changed the global and European geopolitical landscape, there have already been signs of so-called ‘war fatigue’ or getting back to business as usual. However, Ukraine’s perception of the world and its role within it has irrevocably changed. This article explores the transformation of Ukraine’s role…
The articulation of both the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China as civilizational states shapes their foreign policy goals and modes of behaviour. This article identifies civilizational narratives in the foreign policy of both states, focusing in particular on the Indian concepts of ‘Vishvaguru’ and ‘Vishvamitra,’ and the ‘Chinese Dream’ as an…
This article explores a potential pathway to peace through negotiations that could end Russia’s war in Ukraine, by answering the question: How can past negotiation frameworks inform a pathway to peace in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict? Utilising a hybrid approach, the article draws on lessons from diplomatic histories and negotiation methodologies, including the Dayton Accords, and…
The Gulf Cooperation Council has played a nuanced role in the geopolitical landscape shaped by the Russian-Ukrainian war since its escalation in February 2022. This report analyses the GCC’s peace initiatives, examining the motivations, strategies, and implications of their actions in the context of international relations. Qatar aims to mediate in disputes between conflicting parties,…
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation opened a new, dangerous era in international relations. Russia’s aggression opened a Pandora’s box and created a dangerous precedent for many other sleeping conflicts globally, including those in the Middle East and Asia. Therefore, new approaches to peacekeeping need to be developed, based on previous experience…
In June 2023, the European Commission presented a New Ukraine Facility of €50 billion. This plan may undergo a number of modifications given that the war started by Russia against Ukraine continues, and that the timing of its end is unpredictable. This paper examines the priorities and challenges faced by the European Union regarding the…
This article examines the key Russian strategic and tactical narratives on nuclear security during Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. Particular attention will be given to Russian claims that Ukraine is developing a “dirty bomb,” that Ukraine is shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and that the Ukrainian nuclear industry is decaying. The Russian disinformation campaign…
