Policy Brief

The European Political Community Summit in Yerevan: Continuation of Symbolism, or Practical Interaction?

Teimuraz Janjalia
May 2026

This policy Brief by Teimuraz Janjalia examines the strategic significance of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan and its implications for EU engagement in the South Caucasus. It argues that the summit represented more than symbolic diplomacy by linking political support for Armenia with emerging operational initiatives in connectivity, security, border management, and economic integration. The article also highlights the geopolitical and institutional constraints facing this process, including implementation risks, conditional reforms, and intensifying competition between the European Union and Russia in the region.

A War Triggered “Without France,” but Not Without Consequences for It

Gocha Javakhishvili
March 2026

This policy article examines the strategic implications of the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran for France and Europe. It argues that the crisis exposes the limits of European strategic autonomy, highlights the risks to energy security and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz, and shows how Paris is seeking to balance transatlantic ties, defensive restraint, and diplomatic de-escalation in an increasingly volatile regional environment.

U.S. Strategic Posture and Europe: Insights from Rubio’s Year-End Briefing

David Dondua
December 2025

This Policy Brief analyses Secretary Rubio’s year-end briefing, highlighting a pragmatic, results-oriented U.S. foreign policy. As Washington shifts toward mediation in Ukraine, maintains sanctions on Russia, and prioritises American interests, Europe must strengthen NATO, share the security and financial burden, and develop greater strategic autonomy to sustain transatlantic stability.

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