Open Dialogue Research Journal
On the map of Europe there is a place that until recently was presented as the very model of a “united Europe” — the twin town of Valga (Estonia) and Valka (Latvia). One street, one centre, shared shops and schools, even a common bus route. The border runs straight through […]
Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of a political firestorm — this time over the renewed battle to force the release of federal documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. For months, Trump and Republican leadership in the House of Representatives have tried to stall an […]
When Iran’s first vice-president, Mohammad Reza Aref, travelled to Moscow for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) prime ministers’ meeting, it came at a moment of renewed pressure on Tehran. The snapback mechanism has been reactivated, Western sanctions discussions are re-intensifying, and the regional environment remains unsettled after the recent twelve-day […]
Recently, the Central Asian states have been facing a growing energy shortage in the region, which has a very negative impact on the pace of development of national economies. Thus, according to forecasts of the Ministry of Economy of Uzbekistan, by 2030 the population of the republic will exceed 40 […]
The contemporary Middle East is entering a new phase in which the idea of a viable Palestinian state is receding, even as the conflict itself remains central to regional politics. Military escalation, deep political fragmentation on both sides, and shifting priorities among Arab states and global powers have combined to […]
Part I A U.S. military strike – whether a limited set of precision airstrikes or a broader campaign – would have profound consequences. Inside Venezuela, such strikes would likely strengthen nationalist sentiment, especially if civilians are harmed. The Venezuelan military has the capability to retaliate against U.S. forces and cause […]
https://beeley.substack.com/p/know-your-enemy-international-law “Know your enemy: International Law” VIDEO: Vanesa Beeley interviews Isa Blumi, 23 November 2025 I sit down again with Professor Isa Blumi to run through recent events, including the UNSC approval of Resolution 2803 that gives a green light to the Trump ‘final solution’ for Gaza in full compliance […]
New Frankensteins in the US are trying to scientifically substantiate their creepy visions. In a previous article, we examined a Stanford University project that aims to establish global censorship in the interests of Western political and oligarchic clans. But this kind of destructive activity of Stanford does not end there. […]
In British politics, moments of genuine surprise are rare. The rhythms of Westminster – its factionalism, its gossip circuits, and its cyclical crises – follow a pattern so predictable that one could almost map the life cycle of a scandal before it begins. Yet even by these standards, the recent […]
The authorities in Türkiye have hit their stride regarding international humanitarian law, a subject they are not always consistent about. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defence minister Israel Katz, and others, are facing arrest warrants for genocide from the Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace. This is plucky, assertive, […]
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