Independent analysis on European policy, integration, and democratic governance.
In this article, Nikoloz Khatiashvili analyzes the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy published by the White House, arguing that it signals a fundamental departure from the post–World War II foundations of U.S. foreign and security policy. The strategy is notable for its critical tone toward…
In her latest analysis, Olga Spirandi examines the implications of the United States' newly released National Security Strategy and its de facto freeze on NATO enlargement. She explores how this strategic shift reshapes Euro-Atlantic security, affects Ukraine's peace negotiations, and poses profound risks for Georgia's…
In this paper Nikoloz Khatiashvili examines the renewed calls for Georgia's "neutral status" and analyses the grave security, legal, and strategic risks such a policy would entail. He argues that, given Russia's ongoing occupation of 20% of Georgia's territory and its consistent disregard for international…
David Dondua's article argues that the continent's stability and identity hinge on the security and integration of its eastern frontier — Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and beyond. Dondua contends that only by anchoring these states within the Euro-Atlantic framework can Europe safeguard its democracy, counter…
The article explores the European Union's need to reform its institutional, democratic, and strategic foundations before integrating new members such as Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans. It argues that without structural adaptation, enlargement could paralyze decision-making and erode legitimacy. The text outlines three key…
In this article, Tamta Pantsulaia critically examines the Eastern Partnership's transformation into a frontline of European security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Arguing that the South Caucasus is a strategic region rather than a peripheral one, the analysis reveals how Russian aggression and China's subtle…
In this article, Salome Toliashvili critically examines the dynamics of EU-Georgia migration cooperation beyond the dominant securitisation and crisis-management narratives. Drawing on original research, she analyses why Georgia's compliance with EU migration policy has slowed since visa liberalisation, revealing the limits of conditionality in a…
The article examines the three-year trajectory of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, challenging the initial mainstream perception of Vladimir Putin's strategic miscalculations. The author critically reinterprets Putin's decisions, suggesting that his actions may have been more calculated than commonly believed. The piece explores Russia's military…
The war in Ukraine has profoundly reshaped Europe's security outlook, exposing the consequences of decades-long underinvestment in defence and overreliance on U.S. military support. George Robakidze examines how the conflict marks a turning point for the European Union, revealing the urgent need for strategic autonomy…
This opinion paper offers a historical analysis of the Pan-European movement, tracing its origins, key figures, and pivotal moments such as the Pan-European Picnic of 1989. It explores the movement's role in advocating for European unity, the integration of Eastern Europe, and the eventual formation…
