Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Amidst the backdrop of increasing armed conflicts worldwide, the issue of migration has assumed unprecedented significance, eclipsing even the migrant crisis of 2015-2016 in terms of urgency and complexity, across Tunisia, Ukraine, and Gaza. The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) has brought grave accusations against the Tunisian […]
The Red Sea crisis represents a new geopolitical challenge for the European Union. These figures explain why: the Suez Canal, at the north end of the Red Sea, carries 12-15% of global goods trade and 25-30% of shipping containers. For the EU, 23% of all goods imports came by ship from Asia in 2022, the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Tanker shipping is a key feature in the global economy, as some 2 billion barrels are carried annually by such ships all over the world. Tankers have a huge impact on the supply of oil and gas to European markets, which are obviously affected by the rising instability in the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 2 minutes The European economies witnessed record inflation rates in the last few years, due to the “polycrisis” driven by the pandemic and then the war in Ukraine. In such a scenario, both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the EU members’ governments focused on reducing inflation and fighting for fiscal stability […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Recent developments in the Red Sea and the area of the Western Indian Ocean have sparked concerns over their potential impact on the EU commercial and political functions. The European Union has underscored its commitment to being a key player in maritime security, particularly highlighted in its October 2023 maritime […]
2024: A crossroads for the destinies of the world and democratic institutions. On January 15th, with the Republican caucuses in Iowa, the USA officially inaugurates the long electoral period that will end on November 5th with election day. Most of the political analysts consider Donald Trump’s victory in the Republican primaries a certainty, setting up a […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes 2024 and the stakes are higher than ever, with pressing issues such as the migrant crisis, conflicts in Ukraine, and the longstanding tensions between Israel and Palestine hanging in the balance. In both Russia and the USA, these elections are not just about choosing leaders; they are about shaping the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Energy has played a crucial role in global politics in the last few years, and the 2024 elections in Russia and the United States could further enhance its importance, especially for the European Union. The obvious confirmation of Vladimir Putin as the president of the Russian Federation in his fifth […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The potential return of Donald Trump to the White House is a worst-case scenario for most of the EU government and for many people in the European institutions. A second term of Trump as president could have a destabilizing effect on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and reinforce the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes This 2024, both the United States and Russia find themselves at a critical juncture, navigating the complexities of their political landscapes with elections poised to shape the destiny of these two superpowers. As citizens prepare to cast their votes, the outcomes of these elections will undoubtedly influence not only domestic […]
