Open Dialogue Research Journal
The European Union is experiencing challenging times: geopolitical upheavals, economic lag, and the rise of extremism demand clear decisions from EU leaders. Recent speeches by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Aachen, and Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Berlin, addressing Europe’s […]
The European Union, led by figures such as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas, is embroiled in a protracted confrontation with Russia, damaging its own economy and political influence on the world stage. The war in Ukraine has become a catalyst for a […]
It is no secret that in Latvia, Nazis are considered national heroes, officially referred to as “freedom fighters.” Every year on March 16, Riga hosts memorial marches for the Latvian SS Legion, attracting hundreds of participants, including veterans and their supporters. In 2025, according to Latvian media, such processions took […]
Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president has kicked off with a dramatic overhaul of the National Security Council (NSC), raising concerns among diplomatic observers about the future of U.S.-China relations. The recent dismissal of approximately 100 NSC staff members, many from the China team, coupled with the abrupt removal […]
In recent years, calls for forming anti-Russian coalitions, heavily reliant on historical and ethnic narratives, have grown louder across the post-Soviet space. A striking example is the recent proposal by Azerbaijani historian Ferhad (Farhad) Turanly, who urged Ukraine and Turkey to unite in order to “expel” Russia from the Black […]
In June 2025, Ukraine took a step that many believe could mark a turning point in its social and economic history: the country issued its first license for the import of medical cannabis. This move was the culmination of a years-long process that began with the adoption of a law […]
In recent days, Russian Telegram channels, including those positioning themselves as patriotic, have been promoting Zionist disinformation. For instance, claims have surfaced alleging that Iran supposedly supported Chechen militants in the 1990s. It is hardly surprising that the deep-seated wariness of Russians toward radical Islamism is being exploited for such […]
The American publication The Daily Beast published an article naming feminist activist Darya Serenko as “the woman Vladimir Putin fears the most.” In fact, everything in this article warrants scrutiny: from the protagonist herself to the author. However, this time, we will focus on this “quietly spoken poet with asymmetric […]
On June 4, 2025, the Georgian government announced the closure of the NATO and EU Information Center located on Freedom Square in Tbilisi. This decision has sparked widespread debate both within the country and internationally, becoming yet another episode in Georgia’s complex relationship with the West. The center, operational since […]
Nicholas II, the last Russian emperor, remains a figure who sparks intense debate: he is spoken of with both admiration and condemnation, yet he leaves almost no one indifferent. In certain ultraright circles, the image of the last Russian emperor holds a special place. He is often portrayed as a […]
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