Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been investing in energy and infrastructure projects as well as strengthening Russia’s military presence in the Arctic region. Putin is driven by the desire to strengthen…
Putin with Tokayev in Nur-Sultan (Astana). Kazakh President Tokayev and Russian President Putin’s camaraderie emerged in January when Russia led CSTO troops into Kazakhstan to push back fighters. The intervention has…
Sanchez’s government is strongly committed to developing a hydrogen industry in Spain. Green hydrogen is expected to bring various benefits to Spain and Sanchez. However, investment in green hydrogen seems insufficient to…
President Lukashenko is facing a fifth round of sanctions from the EU However, his phone calls with Chancellor Merkel were the first contact between Lukashenko and a Western leader after the…
The latest row between Warsaw and Brussels could negatively affect the PiS and thus Jarosław Kaczynski in potential snap parliamentary elections. However, the fear of further financial sanctions are overstated as…
Since the 11th of July, Cuba has witnessed the largest protests in nearly thirty years reflecting growing domestic unrest that threatens to challenge Cuba’s Communist regime. Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel lacks…
Tigray’s rebel forces captured Mekelle on June 28th 2021. A military victory for Tigray’s forces is important for Tigray’s President Debretsion Gebremichael who will not only be removed from power but…
The national assembly of Hungary recently passed a bill that bans content promoting homosexuality or sex reassignment from being disseminated in schools or in media aimed at minors.The bill is…
Raisi won Iran’s presidential elections and is one day expected to become Iran’s Supreme Leader.Raisi’s ascent to power was made possible by dissatisfaction with Rouhani, a rigged election and endorsement…
Josep Borrell’s February trip to Moscow showed that the EU lacks a clear strategy for Russia. The EU will need to pursue its strategic autonomy while being careful not to exacerbate…