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A Shadow War in Moldova

A Shadow War in Moldova

The atmosphere in Moldova remains tense following the parliamentary elections held on 28 September. The vote was not merely a domestic test of strength; behind the scenes, Moscow and Brussels were engaged in a discreet struggle for influence. In the end, despite Russian disinformation campaigns and unusual Western involvement, voters
Where Even the Silence Listens – Greenland May Become the World's Next Flashpoint

Where Even the Silence Listens – Greenland May Become the World's Next Flashpoint

Just half an hour ago, the blazing summer sun scorched my skin; now a piercing wind slashes my face at Greenland’s Kangerlussuaq Airport. The plane door swings open to reveal a world of endless ice and silence. Once, this land was seen by the outside world as merely a
Challenges and Opportunities for Romania's New President

Challenges and Opportunities for Romania's New President

After months of political crisis and economic uncertainty, Nicușor Dan, Romania's fifth democratically elected president, was officially sworn in last week. Although his five-year term formally began at that moment, he had already been in talks with the heads of key institutions to gain a clear picture of the country's
Tensions on the Polish-Belarusian border have reached a peak
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Tensions on the Polish-Belarusian border have reached a peak

Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka talks about an „excursion to Poland” with the Wagner Group, Vladimir Putin accuses Poland of revisionist plans, and the Poles started massively strengthening their eastern border. The situation between the Russian-Belarusian alliance and Poland became extremely tense. But what exactly is going on in this region?
China is not our ally–interview on Sino-Russian relations
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China is not our ally–interview on Sino-Russian relations

China is pro-Chinese and not pro-Russian–says Dr. Mikhail Karpov highlighting that BRICS is a paradoxical unity. Insight to the Sino-Russian relations by an expert coming directly from Moscow. How do you see China from the point of view of Russia? Is it an ally or maybe someone who is
Central Europe should be totally shuffled—interview with Pavlo Klimkin
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Central Europe should be totally shuffled—interview with Pavlo Klimkin

The former Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs told Hype&Hyper that a successful Ukraine is a threat to Putin’s ideology, Hungary should be more empathetic, a new format of Central European cooperation is needed, and an existing Russian society would be beneficial, but there is only a mass of
Is the European integration process moving anywhere?
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Is the European integration process moving anywhere?

Serbia's position is questionable not only in the Balkans but also in European integration. Our interview with Igor Bandović, the Director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy. The European integration of the Balkans is in its umpteenth stage–where do you see the process heading? How patient are Balkan
Who is Aleksandr Dugin, the self-proclaimed Russian prophet?
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Who is Aleksandr Dugin, the self-proclaimed Russian prophet?

The man who is a bigger Putinist than Putin himself. Analysis by Brittany Pheiffer Noble, Ph.D. The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war started more than a year ago, and while for the West, it is evident that the Russian aggression against Ukraine is wrong, it would be naive to think that
How is the war seen in countries far away from us?
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How is the war seen in countries far away from us?

How is the Russo-Ukrainian war viewed from Beijing, Delhi, or Cape Town? What is happening on the other side of the world in a changing global political landscape? We invite you to a foreign affairs journey around the world! Hungarian foreign policy experts discussed the perception of the war outside
Let’s think realistically
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Let’s think realistically

John Mearsheimer’s lecture on international politics. International relations sound intangible to many of us: Why do wars start? Why do we trade with certain countries? Are there real allies, or is every country actually against every country? John Mearsheimer, one of the most well-known scholars of the realist school