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Belarus has shifted from a balancing state between East and West to a highly dependent ally of Russia under Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s authoritarian rule. Following the 2020–21 protests and subsequent repression, […]

Securing the Eastern Flank: Understanding Belarus’ Role in European Security and Future Prospects

By Paulinka Mickiewicz, Amanda Paul,

16 July 2026

Commentaries

Participants at last week’s NATO summit were presented with brand new revolvers, courtesy of Turkish President Erdogan, and a not so new question: How to safeguard European security with NATO […]

The Ankara Summit: It’s Trump’s NATO – Europe just lives in it

By Felix Koesterke,

15 July 2026

Commentaries

On 17 July 2025, a cooperation agreement on mining projects (rather than an MoU) was concluded between the DRC Ministry of Mines and the private society KoBold Metals, including an […]

The Tervuren Museum Mining Archives: Mystery Unveiled

By Erik Kennes,

14 July 2026

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Events

11 Sep

Vers un nouvel ordre international ? Droit humain et Multilatéralisme en tension.

29 Jun

Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy

26 Jun

The Next MFF and the Legacy of NGEU: Competitiveness, Industrial Policy and Europe’s Strategic Response to Polycrisis

26 Jun

Egmont Institute and Brussels-Africa Hub’s Business & Diplomatic Dialogues

25 Jun

Eurosclerosis 2.0: Europe at a Crossroads

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Education & Training

29 Jun-3 Jul 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Green Hydrogen (Training)

For 5 days, the Education & Training Programme of the Egmont Institute, at the initiative of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Maxime […]

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22-24 Jun 2026: Launch of the Leadership d’Impact Programme to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in Guinea (Training)

From 22 to 24 June 2026, the Education & Training Programme of the Egmont Institute, in partnership with the École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) of Guinea and with the support of […]

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8-12 Jun 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Women’s Leadership with Mongolian Women Diplomats (Training)

An online training programme on “Enhancing Women’s Leadership in International Relations: Gender-Based Challenges and Solutions” was recently delivered for 16 Mongolian women diplomats and officials. The training explored topics related […]

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In the press and on social media

Oekraïne raakt Rusland steeds dieper met drones. En dat maakt de vraag naar Europese luchtafweer net urgenter

De Morgen -

13/07/2026

Op de NAVO-top in Ankara spraken de Amerikanen over ‘NAVO 3.0’ waarbij Europa en Canada meer verantwoordelijkheid opnemen. De Coalition of the Willing is de meest voor de hand liggende […]

Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?

Al Jazeera -

09/07/2026

The summit was considered a success just because in the end Trump didn’t cause any major disruption, which goes to show how low the bar is set as long as […]

Economisch en militair loopt het niet lekker. Blijven er voor Poetin nog opties over voor Oekraïne?

De Morgen -

08/07/2026

Een algemene mobilisatie in Rusland is een absolute no-go. Het is het laatste wat Poetin zou overwegen. With the opinion of Joris Van Bladel. Read it here.

La UE busca otra manera de acercarse al Sahel: “Tenemos que ser más humildes”

La Vanguardia -

07/07/2026

El giro hacia el Este va a acarrear problemas en el futuro. Deberíamos mirar también al Sur With the opinion of Nina Wilén. Read it here.

Turkse defensiesector is booming, kan Europa profiteren?

NOS -

07/07/2026

Op dit moment is Turkije een nuttige partner. De Turkse industrie kan snel en op grote schaal leveren. Dat is iets waar Europa op dit moment nog moeite mee heeft. […]

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Latest publications

Securing the Eastern Flank: Understanding Belarus’ Role in European Security and Future Prospects

The Ankara Summit: It’s Trump’s NATO – Europe just lives in it

The Tervuren Museum Mining Archives: Mystery Unveiled

Events

Vers un nouvel ordre international ? Droit humain et Multilatéralisme en tension.

Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy

The Next MFF and the Legacy of NGEU: Competitiveness, Industrial Policy and Europe’s Strategic Response to Polycrisis

Egmont Institute and Brussels-Africa Hub’s Business & Diplomatic Dialogues

Eurosclerosis 2.0: Europe at a Crossroads

Education & Training

29 Jun-3 Jul 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Green Hydrogen (Training)

22-24 Jun 2026: Launch of the Leadership d’Impact Programme to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in Guinea (Training)

8-12 Jun 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Women’s Leadership with Mongolian Women Diplomats (Training)

In the press and on social media

Oekraïne raakt Rusland steeds dieper met drones. En dat maakt de vraag naar Europese luchtafweer net urgenter

Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?

Economisch en militair loopt het niet lekker. Blijven er voor Poetin nog opties over voor Oekraïne?

La UE busca otra manera de acercarse al Sahel: “Tenemos que ser más humildes”

Turkse defensiesector is booming, kan Europa profiteren?

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