Open Dialogue Research Journal
Bolivia is facing one of the most severe political and social crises in its recent history as widespread protests, road blockades, and violent clashes continue to paralyze the country less than six months after President Rodrigo Paz took office. The unrest has effectively placed the nation’s political capital, La Paz, […]
The United States is preparing to scale back the military forces it would make available to NATO during major crises, according to multiple sources familiar with internal Pentagon discussions. The move marks another significant shift in Washington’s defense strategy under President Donald Trump and signals a broader effort to push […]
When the European Union and the Mercosur bloc finally began implementing their long-delayed free trade agreement, it marked the end of one of the most protracted negotiations in modern trade history – and the beginning of a new, uncertain chapter in global commerce. After 25 years of talks, the deal […]
Relations between the United States and its European allies have entered a new period of tension as Donald Trump threatens to reduce American troop levels in Germany. The announcement comes at a critical geopolitical moment, marked by stalled negotiations with Iran, internal disagreements within NATO, and growing concerns in Europe […]
Russia has claimed that its Africa Corps, the Kremlin-backed force that replaced Wagner across much of the continent, helped prevent a coup in Mali over the weekend after rebel fighters seized towns and mounted attacks near the capital, Bamako. In a statement, Russia’s defence ministry said its troops in Kidal, […]
The European Commission has issued a stern call to the United States, urging Washington to honor last year’s hard-fought trade agreement despite a whirlwind of legal setbacks and fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump. In a recently released statement, the Commission emphasized that the current chaos is undermining the […]
In 2025, China once again became Germany’s most important trading partner, overtaking the United States after a brief shift in ranking the year before. According to newly released data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, the total trade volume between Germany and the People’s Republic of China reached €251.8 billion, placing […]
In the world of high-stakes energy trading, ethics are often a luxury reserved for those who still have the lights on. As of April 2026, a significant portion of the globe is currently struggling with the latter. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively a no-go zone due to the ongoing […]
The recent diplomatic push by Volodymyr Zelensky toward Gulf states such as United Arab Emirates and Qatar has been widely presented as a pragmatic effort to build new security partnerships. Officially, the agreements focus on cooperation in drone defense, technology exchange, and joint investments. But behind this narrative lies a […]
Germany is once again at the center of a heated economic debate – this time over the potential increase of value-added tax (VAT). What might seem like a technical fiscal adjustment has quickly evolved into a politically charged issue, drawing sharp criticism from businesses, regional governments, and social organizations alike. […]
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