Open Dialogue Research Journal
In the summer of 2025, nine months after the close of COP29 in Baku, the Caspian Sea faces yet another oil spill off the Absheron Peninsula. Thin, almost silvery slicks spread across the water’s surface, coating coastal reeds. Fishermen lose their catch, marine life retreats, and the air carries the […]
In mid-May 2025, thousands gathered in Helsinki’s Senate Square under a stark yet unsettling slogan: “Epäluottamus” – “Distrust.” Teachers, nurses, sociologists, programmers, musicians, drivers, students, the unemployed, and retirees—people from diverse professions, generations, and worldviews—took to the streets to protest the actions of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government. Once promising […]
In recent months, it has become evident that the United States is not backing away from its ambitions to dominate Greenland. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, the idea of “acquiring” the island has shifted from outlandish rhetoric to a key element of Washington’s strategy—this […]
When Donald Trump reiterated the United States’ intention to annex Greenland in January 2025, it was no longer dismissed as the eccentric outburst of a polarizing politician but seen as part of a calculated geopolitical power play. America is betting on strength, pressure, and media leverage, tapping into Greenland’s haunting […]
April 15, 2025, marked two years since Sudan descended into civil war — one of the gravest humanitarian crises in recent memory. In response, London convened an international conference, presenting itself as a catalyst for global action. Ambitious? Undoubtedly. Effective? Hardly. The event slipped under the radar, barely registering beyond […]
The world is growing ever more perilous. In 2024, global military spending hit a record $2.44 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. This trend has only intensified in 2025. At the heart of this shift are not Russia, China, or Iran, but nations that until recently claimed […]
On April 23, 2025, diplomats from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries were supposed to meet in London to discuss ways to achieve peace and bring an end to the war in Ukraine. These negotiations, taking place amid growing geopolitical tensions, serve as a reminder of […]
The Arctic, shrouded in ice and enigma, remains one of the most captivating regions on the global map. In 2025, interest in it not only persists but intensifies, as evidenced by major international events like the VI International Arctic Forum “Arctic – Territory of Dialogue” in Murmansk and the High […]
The Arctic is rapidly transforming from a remote and underdeveloped region into a key battleground in international politics. Global warming is opening new trade routes, facilitating access to vast natural resources, and making the region increasingly attractive to major powers with strong economic and military capabilities. However, alongside these opportunities, […]
For decades, the Arctic remained on the periphery of global attention. Today, it has become a focal point of international interest due to its unique ecosystem, vast natural resources, and strategic significance. Both Arctic states and the global community are closely monitoring developments in the region. However, the Arctic faces […]
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