Publications

The 12-day Israel-Iran war in June 2025 profoundly altered the strategic landscape of the Middle East, leaving the risk of military escalation dangerously high. In this uncertain environment, Europe can still play a critical diplomatic role.

Tracing where pragmatism ends and geopolitical signalling begins.

In the recent drone attacks, it was always small groups of European countries that took action. Not all important decisions are made by all 27 EU Member States.

After Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Moldova has avoided a ‘Georgia scenario’, but its democracy and European trajectory remain under peril.

Despite polished summits and ambitious rhetoric, the EU–India partnership risks drifting without purpose. To unlock its potential, both sides need clarity, focus and realism.

The EU can help drive a European defence surge, both by unlocking additional funding and fostering deeper cooperation.

As he concludes his mission as Head of the EU Delegation in Myanmar, Ranieri Sabatucci reflects on the country he first encountered and the one he is leaving behind.

Europe’s problem is not a lack of resources or unity, but a lack of courage. Unless it shows resolve, it risks remaining a plaything of the US and China.

Europe’s energy system is under strain. Mounting threats to critical infrastructure highlight the need to shift from reactive measures to proactive resilience. To safeguard its energy future, Europe must fast-track infrastructure development through coordinated planning at the EU...

After the high-stakes Alaska and Washington summits, Europe has managed to hold the line, buying time and keeping Ukraine at the centre of transatlantic diplomacy. Yet, Trump’s commitment remains a doubt, Putin will continue to disrupt the process and the battle over security...