Yemeni Government Counteroffensive Challenges Houthi Control of Strategic Red Sea Coast
On Monday, Yemeni government forces, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, launched a major counteroffensive under Operation Dawn of…
October 9, 2026
Brazil heads for a runoff: Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro amid interference allegations and European stakes
Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a runoff that could reshape Latin America’s political balance and the country’s…
October 9, 2026
Italy Moves to Protect Red Sea Shipping as Houthi Threat Grows
On September 17, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced that Italy would deploy warships to protect commercial shipping…
September 26, 2026
Europe Faces Fresh Energy Risks as Red Sea Tensions Rise
On Monday, September 14th, the Houthis took control of the Lesser and Greater Hanish Islands after the withdrawal…
September 18, 2026
Europe Tests International Law on Migrant Instrumentalisation
The European Union has submitted observations in Lithuania’s case against Belarus before the International Court of Justice. The dispute asks whether a…
August 4, 2026
G7 Evian: Unity on Display, Strategic Autonomy Tested for the European Union
Key takeaways The Evian G7 summit (15–17 June 2026) produced nine thematic joint declarations covering geopolitical crises (Ukraine,…
July 5, 2026
EU Welcomes Armenia’s Pro-Europe Election Results, but Can It Offer an Alternative to Russian Trade?
Armenia’s most recent parliamentary elections reaffirmed the ruling party’s mandate and, with it, the country’s European course. Brussels,…
June 12, 2026
A pause to examine Armenia’s path toward EU membership after the EPC summit
On May 4, Armenia hosted the eighth European Political Community summit in its capital, Yerevan, which EU Council…
May 15, 2026
From the Gulf to Asia: How the EU Is Expanding Its Security Network
The EU has called for an agreement modelled on the Black Sea Grain Initiative to help reopen the…
May 2, 2026
The 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan: challenges and prospects
The eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) will convene in Yerevan on 4 May 2026, followed…
May 2, 2026
First EU-Armenia Summit: Yerevan Anchors Its Western Realignment
Summary On 5 May 2026, Yerevan hosts the first EU-Armenia Summit, bringing together António Costa (European Council), Ursula…
May 2, 2026
Why the EU did not suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement
Summary By spring 2026, the European Union had not suspended the EU–Israel Association Agreement, despite an official review…
April 27, 2026