Open Dialogue Research Journal
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 […]
In January 2026, the United States conducted a sudden military operation on Venezuelan territory. A series of airstrikes and special forces actions culminated in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, followed by their transfer to the United States. Washington’s official justification rested on accusations of […]
Astute observers can read between the lines and discern Russia’s displeasure with him too. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s first press conference of the year in late January touched upon a lot of topics, importantly including the Europeans’ plot to subvert Trump’s Ukrainian peace plan. According to him, the UK “is speaking […]
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (19–23 January 2026) unfolded against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical strain between the United States and the European Union. What was traditionally a venue for global cooperation became, this year, a stage for transatlantic recrimination, strategic recalibration, and […]
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