The Fog: The Opacity That Warns
The Fire, the Ice, and the Fog: A Sublimation of the Russian Threat Now in its fourth year, Russia’s war on Ukraine has become more than a battlefield confrontation. It […]
Publications
Commentaries
Hall of Mirrors: How U.S.–China Export Controls Feed Each Other
On October 9, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce sent shockwaves through global supply chains by announcing sweeping export control measures on rare earth elements (REEs), adding five new categories to […]
Commentaries
Moldova’s Election: A Victory Brings Dual Challenge
On 28 September 2025, Moldova, a former Soviet republic and EU candidate since 2022, held a parliamentary election that was more than a routine vote in Chisinau. The victory of […]
Books
Diplomatic Skills: Practical Skills for Everyone
Whether you’re negotiating a deal, giving a presentation, or conducting a challenging discussion, diplomatic skills are invaluable. Diplomats are skilled practitioners when it comes to negotiation, public speaking and debating. […]
Strengthening EU Participatory Governance: Lessons Learnt from the Platform on Sustainable Finance
The European Commission’s participatory governance framework plays a crucial role in shaping EU policies, as exemplified by the Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF). However, the PSF’s first two mandates revealed […]
The Ice: The Confrontation That Cannot Thaw
The Fire, the Ice, and the Fog: A Sublimation of the Russian Threat Europe’s debate over Russia is sharply divided along ideological, epistemological, and geographical lines, crystallised by Fiona Hill’s […]