Global politics is entering a new era, Global Competition 2.0, where old and new players redefine their strategies. While realpolitik remains a dominant paradigm, a new approach, game policy, is emerging as a counterweight to authoritarian offensives. Unlike traditional power struggles, game policy is a great simulation — an adaptive strategy that blends disinformation, hybrid…
A defining feature of the second Trump administration has been its quiet embrace of concepts related to «Neoreaction» — an ideology popular within Silicon Valley that argues against democratic governance and egalitarian thought, pushes for consolidating power, and embraces isolationism. This article will examine what Neoreactionary thought is, and how this concept may influence decision…
The global order, as we have known it since the aftermath of World War II, is coming to an end. Trump’s second term as US President and his ‘America First’ policy; the emboldenment of revisionist powers such as China, Russia, Iran, and to a certain extent India,ly increasingly willing to challenge the US hegemonic role…
As new global powers emerge and traditional powers recalibrate, Ukraine’s position on the world stage is increasingly complex. How are the shifting global power structures influencing Ukraine’s strategic options? What role can Ukraine play in the evolving global order, and how can it leverage its strengths to safeguard its sovereignty and economic development? This paper…
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…
In the wake of any conflict, the pursuit of peace extends far beyond the cessation of hostilities. For Ukraine, the journey towards peace necessitates a multifaceted approach in which justice plays an indispensable role. This article reviews the essential role of justice in conflict settlement and post-conflict arrangements, examining its intersection with reconciliation and sustainable…
The renewed, full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine in 2022 has served as a further catalyst for grassroots nation-building efforts, highlighting the need for a comprehensive social model, prioritising inclusivity, stability, and long-term prosperity. While military victory against a brutal aggressor remains an existential necessity, being a key factor for Ukraine to protect…
The issue of transparency is currently at the forefront of the attention of the EU, IMF, G7, and other international institutions. This aligns with the demands of Ukrainian society, which, unlike its international partners, takes a more radical position in understanding the concept of “transparency” and advocating for this principle. Hence, the question arises: Is…
This study examines the indispensable role of anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, and its moves towards a resilient and prosperous future within Europe. Through a comparative analysis of post-war reconstruction cases, it elucidates that Ukraine’s distinct situation, marked by relative stability and a unified society, yet a critical demographic situation, calls for an unparalleled…
I have travelled here (to Atlanta- ed.) from Kyiv, where I am a human rights lawyer. For many years I have been applying the law to defend people and human dignity. Now I am in a situation where the law does not work. Russian troops are destroying residential buildings, churches, museums, schools, and hospitals. They…
