16.01.2025
The world failed to support the Syrian people when they were oppressed by the former regime, and now they need the backing of the UN and other international institutions. Throughout the civil war, the global community let the Syrians down, but a historic opportunity has now emerged to rectify these grave mistakes and champion their aspirations for a brighter future. The time has come for the world to stand firmly with the Syrian people.
16.01.2025
The new year promises some changes, particularly with a Trump presidency in the US taking up the reins of government. Trump has said that he will end the two wars that have dominated the news in 2024. How he will do that and the final solution that is tabled will indicate the direction in which the world might go. The situation in Syria at the tail end of the year will mean the Middle East will be news for the rest of 2025 and beyond and probably take diplomacy in an entirely different direction.
12.01.2025
The new American administration under Donald Trump could introduce changes and take concrete steps in US-Belarus relations. From the American perspective, Belarus is likely to remain within Russia’s sphere of influence. Rather than focusing on severing Minsk-Moscow ties, efforts may shift toward containing and reducing Russian influence in Belarus. As a result, the US stance toward Belarus and the potential easing or tightening of sanctions will most likely depend on US-Russia relations.
10.01.2025
In the presidential elections in Croatia, the incumbent president Milanović is likely to a convincing victory. His re-election will not ease the burden of Croatia’s complex and strained internal relations, particularly within the state leadership. He must remain steadfast in championing constitutional patriotism and reclaiming the “stolen” institutions of the state from HDZ. Any deviation from this course risks steering Croatia towards the "Latin Americanisation" of the state.
06.01.2025
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks the end of a political era in the Middle East and paves the way for an extremely complex geopolitical recomposition. This major upheaval, which resulted through a combination of internal efforts, foreign intervention, and regional dynamics, has profoundly altered the balance of power in the region. However, despite this symbolic shift, stability is still precarious and many challenges remain.
30.12.2024
Analysts believe that student protests have introduced a fresh dynamic to Serbia’s social landscape and that this momentum should be responsibly leveraged to drive meaningful improvements across all areas of society. Achieving this requires accountability from all stakeholders and safeguards against the misuse of student protests for ulterior motives. The voice of students should serve as a catalyst for self-reflection and a guiding lesson for the future, firmly aimed at reinforcing democracy.
28.12.2024
According to analysts, Plenković had no choice but to step back from the election campaign due to the impending changes in US foreign policy, effectively ending any prospects of victory for his candidate, Dragan Primorac. So far, Primorac has struggled to emerge from Plenković’s shadow, with most Croatians viewing him not as a legitimate presidential contender but as a mere stand-in for the true candidate, Andrej Plenković.
22.12.2024
The destruction or neglect of Azerbaijani cultural heritage sites, is a critical issue affecting the peace process. Restoration and protection of these sites can serve as steps toward reconciliation by recognizing and respecting the cultural and historical legacies of both nations. Preserving such sites not only aligns with international cultural protection norms but also fosters mutual respect, an essential foundation for durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
17.12.2024
This analysis highlights the risks posed by selected countries’ proposed constitutional amendments, which aim to strengthen the executive branch through measures like extending presidential terms and reintroducing the PPHN of largest country in SEA. These changes mirror trends in Russia, Turkey, and China, where centralizing power fosters a cult of personality, erodes institutional independence, and undermines democratic principles.
09.12.2024
Alexander Lukashenko supported Donald Trump in his bid for the White House against Kamala Harris, hoping for an improvement in bilateral relations following a change in US leadership. He promptly congratulated Trump on his victory, referring to him as a “powerhouse” and a “bulldozer,” and pledged to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize if he succeeded in ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
26.11.2024
Trump stated that he would bring peace to the Middle East, which is good. But how does he get the Israelis to understand what is needed and not their current stated goal to dominate the whole territory, which was once known as Palestine. Now it is a far cry from what they agreed to in 1948 when they were given the right to assume ownership of a fair slice of the land. The President-elect has a good rapport with the Israeli PM Netanyahu.
24.11.2024
The rising threat of nationalism advocating the secession of Republika Srpska from BiH poses a serious risk to the country’s peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Preventing the evident dangers of BiH’s disintegration will require the international community and the country’s democratic, multi-ethnic forces to accelerate its integration into the EU. In addition to the threat of secession, BiH is also grappling with the danger of demographic depletion caused.
