#European Union

[…] Since Slovakia became a full member of the EU in 2004, officials in Brussels had little reason to doubt its European resolve and democratic ambitions. With a prime minister that is increasingly [...]

[…] Despite its emphasis on strategic autonomy, India’s ties with the West have strengthened in recent years. As current G20 president, the country will host world leaders in New Delhi on September 9 and [...]

[…] The winner of next week’s election in Cambodia is clear, but the long-serving leader will face challenges in handing over power to his eldest son while avoiding significant internal conflicts.  [...]

[…] A new verbal agreement to try and improve relations between Serbia and Kosovo was concluded in February and March 2023. But against a backdrop of unclarity about provisions of the deal and instability [...]

[…] Following last year’s removal of Juan Guaidó’s interim government, Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was able to celebrate the anniversary of ten years in power in April unencumbered. [...]

[…] Following talks with the rebel group M23 last December, Uhuru Kenyatta, chief mediator and former Kenyan president, signalled his hope that the Democratic Republic of the Congo was on the path to [...]

[…] On 9 March, the new Czech President Petr Pavel, a retired army general, was inaugurated after he defeated the populist Andrej Babiš in the January election. Can the Czech Republic keep bucking the [...]

[…] 2023 will be a key year for Turkey. As well as celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, voters will choose a new President and a new Parliament. But, with or without Erdoğan, is the [...]

[…] Tunisia’s election is slated for mid-December and will likely result in a dummy parliament, sealing its undemocratic credentials. This is the latest episode in a turbulent chapter for the country, but [...]

[…] When it comes to Ukrainian membership of the EU, the war has exposed the bloc’s failed balancing act between its neighborhood and accession policies – and exacerbated the economic quandary of full [...]