Opinion – Voices from Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Election
Maia Sandu has decisively claimed victory and a new majority in parliament, a critical win for Moldova’s future path to the EU.
Opinion – Why Russia’s 2025 Intervision Matters
Introduced in its current modern iteration as a direct counter to Eurovision, Intervision is a new(-ish) play in global cultural diplomacy by Russia.
EU Membership for Russia: A Brief History of a Fantastical Idea
The concept of Russia joining the EU, while always unlikely, was not always unthinkable.
Russia’s Arctic Corridor: Between Ice and Isolation
Absent a series of shifts, Russia’s Northern Sea Route will likely remain a niche corridor that is not predictable or de-risked enough to attract the world’s container giants.