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A new analytical article by Ambassador Teimuraz Janjalia explores Georgia's changing role amid the fast-evolving geopolitical dynamics of Eurasia. As global powers reshape transport, energy, and digital corridors across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, the article examines whether Georgia can maintain its position as…
This commentary analyses the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy and its profound implications for Europe at a time of war, geopolitical rivalry, and internal political fragmentation. It examines the strategy's shifting tone on global alliances, its ideological framing of Europe, and the unprecedented intervention into…
In this article, Nikoloz Khatiashvili examines the severe consequences Georgia would face if it turns away from its Euro-Atlantic partners. He argues that distancing from the EU, NATO, and the United States would leave the country isolated, economically weakened, and dangerously exposed to Russian aggression.…
This article examines how Russia has weaponised artificial intelligence to conduct large-scale disinformation campaigns, spreading propaganda, deepfakes, and AI-generated content to influence public opinion and destabilise democratic institutions across Ukraine and Europe. It highlights the evolution from traditional bot farms to fully automated AI-driven influence…
In this concise analysis, Teimuraz Janjalia explores Georgia's sharp turn away from its European trajectory following the government's 2024 decision to halt accession efforts. Once a leading reformer, Georgia now faces democratic regression marked by restrictive laws, weakened institutions, and growing distance from EU standards.…
In this article, Olga Spirandi examines Georgia's critical crossroads in its Euro-Atlantic journey. Once a model NATO partner, Georgia now faces democratic decline, institutional erosion, and growing isolation from its Western allies. Spirandi traces this shift from the country's earlier dignified pursuit of integration to…
Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies are affecting almost every aspect of modern life, and diplomacy is no exception. This policy commentary examines how AI technologies impact diplomatic actors and transforms the conduct of diplomacy, identifying both practical applications and potential risks in utilising AI to…
Russia's strikes on SOCAR facilities in Ukraine have pushed Moscow–Baku relations into a new phase of tension. In this commentary, George Robakidze analyzes how the targeting of Azerbaijani energy assets goes beyond the battlefield, serving as a tool of political signaling amid shifting alliances in…
Austria's traditional neutrality is facing renewed scrutiny amid growing security challenges in Europe. This commentary examines recent remarks by Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger questioning whether neutrality alone can safeguard Austria. As the political establishment cautiously navigates public sentiment, a national debate emerges highlighting the country's…
As Ukrainians take to the streets to defend their democratic institutions, their government responds with promises of reform and alignment with European values. In stark contrast, Georgia's leadership meets mass pro-European protests with repression, punitive laws, and a retreat from the EU path, steering the…
As Europe's largest seaport begins clearing space for regular military cargo, the Port of Rotterdam is quietly becoming a cornerstone of NATO and EU defence planning. David Dondua explains how the logistical changes underway are a direct follow-up to the 2025 NATO Summit in The…
In this article, Megi Benia explores the evolving trajectory of UK defence policy in the aftermath of Brexit and in response to intensifying global threats. Analysing the UK's 2025 Defence Review, she highlights how Britain is reasserting its global role through increased defence spending, strategic…
IntroductionThe NATO Summit held in The Hague on 24-25 June 2025 marked a pivotal moment in the Alliance's evolution. Amid Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, intensifying hybrid threats, and growing global instability, the heads of state and government of NATO’s 32 member countries…
This policy commentary reflects on Georgia's decades-long aspiration to become part of the democratic world, tracing its unwavering public support, historic reform efforts, and recent setbacks under the current government. It unpacks the complex geopolitical realities behind Georgia's stalled NATO aspirations and evolving EU relationship,…
Romania's 2025 presidential election was more than a national vote — it was a defining moment for the future of European democracy and security. Against the backdrop of rising extremism and geopolitical tensions, Romanian citizens faced a stark choice: uphold their country's pro-European democratic trajectory…
As international pressure mounts to negotiate a ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war, this analytical commentary argues that the European Union must not be sidelined in shaping the post-war order. The article warns that a rushed or unbalanced peace would undermine European security, embolden authoritarian actors,…
