A New Iron Curtain on the Black Sea: Putin and the Russian Geopolitical Obsession with the Danube Mouths
The Danube Mouths, the strategic area where the Danube River flows into the Black Sea, on the border between Ukraine and Romania, have historically been a point of major interest for empires and great powers. In recent years, the Russian Federation has openly...
Electoral Republic of Moldova: presidential warnings
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has sounded a strong alarm that Russia is preparing 'an unprecedented interference' in the parliamentary elections on September 28, for which 'financing of over 100 million euros' is planned. The head of state from...
Ukraine Ceasiv Yar, the fight against corruption and Western support
The Russian military announced that it has captured the city of Chasiv Yar, a major stronghold of the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine. The city of Chasiv Yar, which has been at the center of fighting for months, "has been liberated by Russian...
Russia, Ukraine and Washington’s strategic dilemma in the era of Trump 2.0
Introduction The Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022 has caused many international reactions, especially from the United States of America, which, among other things, has supported Ukraine militarily. The incumbent US president began his presidential term with the phrase...
Saviours of Europe. How to beat Putin?
Introduction Europe today stands at a crossroads between heightened geopolitical volatility and an unprecedented push for strategic autonomy. A new breed of leaders has emerged, tasked with navigating complex security threats, economic disruption, and a shifting...
NATO’s Maping the War in Ukraine. The Informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
NATO's Ambitious Defense Spending Proposal: A Strategic Imperative or an Overreach? At the Informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Antalya, Turkey, on May 14–15, 2025, a pivotal topic of discussion was the U.S. proposal to elevate NATO's defense...
NATO’s Strategic Evolution in 2024. Secretary General Annual Report. The Road Ahead for Ukraine and Republic of Moldova.
The Secretary General’s Annual Report for 2024, released on 24 April 2025, provides a concise overview of NATO’s main achievements and priorities over the past year. The report underscores the Alliance’s enduring commitment to collective defence and cohesion among its...
The consequences of the war in Ukraine on Russia’s relations with its allies
Looking at the news about the current situation on the Ukrainian front, as well as the disputes between Kyiv and the White House, which favor the Kremlin's position, a reader can quickly get the idea that Russia has managed to consolidate its forces and will emerge in...
Zangezur, Turkey’s gateway to Central Asia?
The expansion and consolidation of Turkey's geopolitical and economic presence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia represents a historic gamble for the Erdogan administration. By skillfully exploiting the political and security developments of recent years, Ankara...
Romania and the EU: 20 years since the signing of the Accession Treaty
A few days ago we marked two decades since a crucial moment in Romania's contemporary history: the signing, on April 25, 2005, of the Accession Treaty to the European Union. In Luxembourg, 20 years ago, our country took a decisive step towards fulfilling a profound...