Changes in the political landscape
The political changes now becoming evident in most democratic countries are often decried as caused by “populists.” So-called radical movements, however, can also be seen as a response to the failures of self-absorbed political “elites.” Consequently, the shifts they prompt may be a form of creative destruction necessary to make room for more effective policies and free debate.
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Georgia’s waning faith in its pro-Western orientation
Ever since its Rose Revolution of 2003, Georgia has sought to embed itself firmly in the West but has made only modest progress toward joining NATO and the EU. While it resolutely keeps its distance from Russia, the South Caucasus country risks finding itself under the Kremlin’s influence once again if forced to replace its pro-Western orientation with multi-vector policies.
How Russia has weaponized Belarus against the EU
For nearly three decades, Belarus’s strongman deftly played the West against Russia. Now, following the regime’s yearlong crackdown on the opposition, EU sanctions have been imposed, and the door to Brussels slammed shut. President Lukashenko’s recent anti-EU antics show how he is being smothered in Moscow’s embrace.
Italy’s Draghi leverages the EU Covid fund to push reforms
Former ECB head Mario Draghi has made some adroit moves as Italy’s prime minister. He also has the credibility in Brussels that his predecessors lacked, a clever plan for using the EU’s Covid funds for domestic reforms, and even a measure of good luck. Can a Trojan horse strategy work ...
Supranational bodies do not thrive in Africa
Supranational and interstate organizations play a role in some regions of Africa. However, by their nature they oppose the notion of absolute state supremacy, meaning they face plenty of resistance in a continent largely made up of postcolonial states founded on the ideals of independence and sovereignty.
The betrayal of the Afghan people
The Biden administration botched the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving the country in chaos. The Afghans who took part in the Western modernization attempt have been left at the mercy of the victorious Taliban. Letting a 20-year-long intervention go to waste in this manner will have negative geopolitical consequences
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Expanding state
A trend toward increased government influence in economies and personal life is curbing growth, and freedom, in many Western countries. The outsized role of government results in misplaced incentives, overregulation – which restrains markets and competition – and irresponsible budgetary ...
Middle East politics
The region, one of the cradles of civilization, is going through a turbulent period of historic realignment. Its powers are vying for political, military, economic and religious dominance with local players and outside actors. Armed conflicts, mainly civil wars, are ...
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