Open Dialogue Research Journal
The US-Ukraine meeting in Jeddah produced a Joint Statement on “important steps toward restoring durable peace for Ukraine”. This wording is rather deceptive: the document does not propose any steps toward a lasting and durable peace, but rather calls for “an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by […]
Ursula von der Leyen’s geopolitical Commission seems to be losing even the smallest amounts of geopolitical clout it had before the turmoil of the 2020s. The current perception dominating Brussels is that Europe is executing a noble mission of defending “European principles” against authoritarian powers, namely the US, Russia and […]
Donald Trump has set the world on the path of unprecedented reconfiguration. This dramatic shift was started by his expressive foreign policy aiming to restore the dominance of the United States in world affairs and has sent shockwaves around the world, with some feeling ecstatic joy because of America’s comeback […]
The Western world has experienced one of the most devastating cultural and political crises in decades. For years, this severe existential threat from within engendered by a neoliberal ideology aimed at destroying what made the West strong in the first place, has been neglected and even embraced. The United States […]
On February 14th, Director General of the UN international nuclear watchdog IAEA Rafael Mariano Grossi has issued a statement saying that a drone attack early morning caused a fire on the building confining the remains of the reactor destroyed in the 1986 Chornobyl accident. Although the inside and outside of […]
Spain has experienced its worst tragedy since the 2004 terror attack at Madrid’s Atocha train station and the 2017 Barcelona attacks. Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Valencia, leaving more than 200 people dead, more than 300 missing, and 300,000 without access to drinking water. Many lost their homes, property, and […]
The Los Angeles-area wildfires have exposed California’s deep-rooted disregard for its own citizens and absolute negligence when it comes to providing basic benefits. The ineptitude has been on full display for over a month already, with Los Angeles – one of America’s great cities – being practically ruined before our […]
Emmanuel Macron’s presidency, while marked by a veneer of progressive reform, has ultimately revealed a deep disconnect between his technocratic vision and the lived realities of the French people. His top-down approach, prioritizing economic liberalization over social justice, has fueled resentment and widened the already significant chasm between the elite […]
On December 7th, the newly rebuilt Notre-Dame Cathedral was unveiled to the public. The ceremony has been a profoundly moving and multi-faceted event, blending religious solemnity with national pride and international significance. World leaders, religious dignitaries, and representatives from various countries that contributed to the reconstruction efforts were in attendance, […]
The news about a coup d’etat in Syria have shocked the world. Islamist groups have captured large swathes of territory in the matter of days, culminating in Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country and find refuge in Russia. The reactions to these events have been mixed, but […]
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