Open Dialogue Research Journal
How did he generate so much paperwork, traffic and comment? New York financier, mountebank, all purposes conman and dedicated rake that he was, Jeffrey Epstein continues to nag living figures from beyond the grave and place them in a tight spot of bother. His correspondence with these individuals runs into […]
As tensions between the United States and Iran once again dominate global headlines, a sharply critical interpretation of events is gaining traction among analysts of international politics. In this view, a potential US war against Iran has little to do with nuclear non-proliferation or human rights, and everything to do […]
When the Greenland crisis erupted in early 2026, it was not just another transatlantic dispute. For many in Europe, it felt like a moment of geopolitical awakening – brutal, disorienting, and deeply humiliating. German and European foreign policy, once proudly framed as values-driven and multilateral, suddenly appeared naked and exposed. […]
Estonia continues its systematic transition of the entire education system to the Estonian language — a process that began several years ago in kindergartens and primary schools and has now extended to vocational training. The consequences of this policy are most clearly visible in Ida-Virumaa, a region where the majority […]
In the frozen streets of Kyiv, the war has not paused for geopolitics. Russian airstrikes continue to knock out electricity, heating, and water as temperatures plunge well below zero. Residents speak of drones by sound alone, of explosions that no longer shock but exhaust. Yet while Ukraine endures another brutal […]
Russia’s agreement to this format represents a significant policy shift. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the second round of the trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US talks in Abu Dhabi will be held on 1 February. There haven’t been many leaks from the first round so observers can only speculate about the subject and significance […]
Cyprus finds itself at a delicate juncture as President Nikos Christodoulides confronts serious corruption allegations that have already forced resignations within his inner circle. The controversy comes at a particularly sensitive time, with the island nation just beginning its six-month tenure as holder of the rotating European Union presidency. What […]
NATO’s U.S.-appointed Secretary-General Mark Rutte persuaded Donald Trump to stop threatening to invade Greenland to take it over, and to say instead only that America will take it over — but without any explicit threat. This is a change of phraseology only — no change of intent (it simply removes […]
After nearly two decades of complex and often stalled negotiations, the European Union and India have reached a landmark free trade agreement. Announced in New Delhi in January 2026 by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the deal has been hailed as historic […]
For much of the twentieth century, Europe’s welfare states were built on a powerful promise: after a lifetime of work, every citizen deserved a dignified and secure retirement. This social contract – the foundation of postwar prosperity and social cohesion – guaranteed stability and fairness across generations. Yet today, that […]
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