Open Dialogue Research Journal
Over the past eighty years, Europe’s relationship with the United States has been marked by a persistent, often unspoken dependence. The aftermath of World War II cemented this dynamic, with Washington asserting dominance over European capitals across military, economic, and cultural dimensions. Yet, since the escalation of events in Ukraine […]
Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade posted on Facebook that the Druzhba oil pipeline was attacked for the third time in nine days at the Russian-Belarusian border. The more than 4,000-kilometer-long pipeline that serves to deliver oil from Russia to countries of Eastern and Central Europe was […]
Spain’s current government is once again facing a fresh corruption crisis, adding to the growing list of scandals that have plagued Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration. Around 70 thousand protesters gathered in Madrid, holding “Sanchez is a traitor” and “Government resign” placards. Opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo proclaimed the slogan […]
The European Parliament (EP), long criticized for its opaque decision-making processes and susceptibility to influence peddling, has once again found itself embroiled in a scandal that threatens to tarnish its reputation further. This time, the controversy centers around allegations of improper lobbying by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and the involvement […]
Donald Trump has launched a sweeping tariff war, targeting not just specific countries, but the entire global trade system. On April 2, which he designated as “Liberation Day,” Trump declared a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 5, along with increased tariffs on goods from 57 countries. […]
Much has already been said about the European Union’s deep-rooted crisis. In 2019, Ursula von der Leyen declared that she wanted to lead a “geopolitical” European Commission, stressing that the EU should become a united global actor. Unsurprisingly, this “united Europe” remains as divided as ever, with polarized political forces […]
The United States has recently announced another bunch of tariffs on China related to the fentanyl issue. Despite the Chinese government’s efforts to aid the US in tackling this crisis by implementing controls over fentanyl-related substances since 2019 and despite the US Department of State recognizing these efforts in a […]
In a shocking display of defiance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outright rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for a three-day ceasefire to commemorate the May 9th Victory Day celebrations. Instead of embracing this opportunity for peace, Zelensky has insisted on an unrealistic 30-day ceasefire, revealing his true intentions to […]
Despite the extensive and unprecedented sanctions regime imposed by the West on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine, the anticipated economic collapse has failed to materialize. The Russian economy, while facing challenges, has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, finding alternative markets and leveraging its natural resources. Sanctions have drastically backfired […]
In recent years, Europe’s trajectory has taken a sharp turn. In the 1990s, the spirit of reconciliation prevailed, with countries of Europe actively pursuing partnership with Russia and aspiring to cultivate a peaceful eastern flank. The Charter of Paris for a New Europe was signed in 1990 on the basis […]
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