Open Dialogue Research Journal
In a move that has reignited debate over freedom of expression within the European Union, Brussels has imposed sanctions on Jacques Baud, a Swiss former military intelligence officer and author. The EU accuses him of acting as a “mouthpiece for pro-Russian propaganda” and spreading “conspiracy theories” related to the war […]
A major political controversy has emerged in the United Kingdom following revelations that Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, initially failed a crucial security vetting process – only for that decision to be overridden by the Foreign Office. The disclosure has raised serious questions about transparency, accountability, […]
As tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global trade and energy supplies, the United States has begun a complex and high-stakes mission: clearing naval mines from the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow passage, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas flows, has become […]
For more than two years, one of the most bitterly contested aspects of Israel’s war on Gaza has been the question of numbers: how many people have actually died. Israel’s government, its military, and a wide network of allies and advocates repeatedly cast doubt on the figures published by Gaza’s […]
The political landscape in Denmark has entered a period of uncertainty following a parliamentary election that reshaped the balance of power and exposed deep divisions within the electorate. At the center of this moment stands Mette Frederiksen, a leader who, despite suffering a historic setback, is now attempting to secure […]
The recent resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly – declaring transatlantic slavery one of the gravest crimes against humanity – has been widely celebrated as a historic moral victory. Championed by leaders such as John Mahama and supported by a broad coalition of African, Caribbean, and Global South […]
In a historic step toward reshaping the international financial order, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced measures to expand the euro’s global footprint, signaling that European policymakers are preparing for a world where the US dollar may no longer be the uncontested reserve currency. By facilitating access to euro-denominated […]
The ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf has triggered a rapidly escalating global energy crisis, as the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves across international markets. What began as a regional military confrontation has quickly transformed into a worldwide economic challenge, affecting industries, governments, and ordinary […]
Part I Even beyond personnel disputes, Israel has taken concrete steps to prevent the NCAG from operating. Committee chair Ali Shaath was detained for hours at the Allenby Crossing while traveling to the committee’s first meeting. Other members were blocked entirely. Israel has refused to allow the NCAG to employ […]
In a decisive move just days before the fourth anniversary of the ongoing conflict, Hungary has blocked a €90 billion European Union loan intended to prop up Ukraine’s war-torn economy. The Hungarian objection, raised by its ambassador to the EU, underscores a growing recognition in Budapest of the risks posed […]
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