The Caribbean is facing major geopolitical upheaval as the US increases pressure on Venezuela and Cuba. Regional actors are recalibrating their strategies in response. The EU should not ignore this region given its relevance to Europe’s own security.
Syria's reconstruction will depend not only on foreign investment, but on transparent institutions and effective governance. By prioritising legal reform, public administration and anti-corruption safeguards, the EU can help prevent renewed instability and state capture.
Trump and Xi are unlikely to strike a grand bargain in Beijing. Instead, the summit will centre on managing rivalry, preserving fragile trade and technology truces, and containing geopolitical tensions that could further destabilise the global economy.
Ondřej Ditrych's Commentary, 'Putin’s troubles: Facing mounting economic and military pressure, the Kremlin may try to muddle through – or escalate', was cited...
Luigi Scazzieri and Giuseppe Spatafora's Commentary, 'Assessing the damage: What the Iran war really means for Europe’s defence', was mentioned in a TV2...
"Europe faces a balancing act. It must remain a reliable partner, but also learn to leverage its power potential when pressured by the US or China." Tim Rühlig...
Amid the economic fallout of the war in Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, China has been stepping up its diplomatic efforts, hosting meetings with...
From 16 September 2026 until 15 July 2027, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) seeks to recruit nine trainees to assist in its research, event organisation and outreach activities.
