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Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Foreign Policy Issues of the Republic of Cyprus during the EU Council Presidency

An assessment of the island’s foreign policy situation in light of the EU Council Presidency and the informal Council at the end of April 2026.

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Presidential elections in Peru

Keiko Fujimori heads to a run-off for the fourth time

On April 12, presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Peru. The vote count indicates an election victory for Keiko Fujimori with 17 percent of the vote.

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Hormuz, Chabahar and the Limits of Strategic Autonomy

Balancing Act in the Persian Gulf: India’s Relations with Iran in the Current Crisis

While maintaining close ties with the United States and Israel, it continues to rely on pragmatic cooperation with Iran for energy supply and regional connectivity.

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Door Open or Door Closed?

Reflections on How to Deal with Far-Right Parties in Europe

Why neither exclusion nor cooperation offer a panacea, and what strategies remain.

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Between Party Pluralism and Monarchical Influence

Morocco’s Political Centre in a Hybrid System

Parties, electoral rules and monarchy between stability, fragmentation and the 2026 elections.

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People arrive to cast their votes during parliamentary and presidential elections in Accra, Ghana on December 07, 2024. Anadolu Agency, Imago

How Can Centre-Right Parties Hold Their Ground in Africa?

Analysis of the situation of centre-right parties in Africa, youth protests, and the role of the Democracy Union of Africa.

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Latin America’s Party Landscape Shifts to the Right

Latin America is experiencing a political shift to the right. Following the ousting of several left-wing governments, right-wing populist forces are now dominating the region.

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Between escalation and containment—where is the conflict with Iran headed?

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Military attacks and political objectives are intertwined—with repercussions reaching as far as Europe.

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Conflict and control: Jihadists, military regimes and international interests in the Sahel region

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The second administration of Donald Trump reshapes US–Israel ties, prompting debate over policy shifts, regional security and rising political divides

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How the Baltic states live with pressure from Russia

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An election with a signal effect: right-wing populism gains ground in Costa Rica

Costa Rica confirms its right-wing populist course: Laura Fernández wins the election and secures a parliamentary majority. What does this mean for democracy and Europe?

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Asia’s relations with the United States under Trump 2.0

Balancing act between closeness and independence: Vietnam and Asia are adjusting their relations with the US and relying on flexible strategies in turbulent times.

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Ice, power, military – why Greenland is suddenly so important

What is Donald Trump's real interest in Greenland? And what does all this mean for Europe, NATO and the people who live there?

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America for Americans? Latin America and the new US security strategy

With its new security strategy, the US is strengthening its claim to the Western Hemisphere. What does this mean for the region and for Europe?

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