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Category: Articles and Commentary

Kyiv’s realpolitik in the South Caucasus

Ukraine's ties to autocratic Azerbaijan reveal the uncomfortable limits of a values-centric foreign policy.

September 15, 2026 - Nicholas Castillo

The Vatican’s unholy circus in Moscow

By speaking of abstract “suffering” and “goodwill”, and avoiding plain language on who invaded whom, the Holy See is effectively giving a papal benediction to the Kremlin's primary talking point: that this is a rather complicated quarrel, not a colonial land-grab. That does nothing to pressure Moscow towards peace, it only reduces its diplomatic isolation and blurs responsibility.

September 11, 2026 - Maryna Tymchenko Nurbek Mukambetov

Nobody’s drone

Romania finds itself operating in a sea increasingly crowded with expendable unmanned systems from both sides of the war. Those that drift into Romanian waters often do so because something has already gone wrong: navigation has failed, communications have been lost, electronic warfare has disrupted control, or the original mission has ended without rendering the weapon harmless. With an unmarked drone, the physical threat may be obvious while responsibility remains contested. That ambiguity and the time it takes to resolve can be politically useful.

September 10, 2026 - Avraham Shmulevich

Restructuring of the Ukrainian military? What might change under the new army chief Drapatyi

Ukraine’s new head of the armed forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, faces a number of challenges in his efforts to pursue reform. While the internal structures of the armed forces require increased autonomy, the military still faces a collective need to lead the country’s response to ongoing Russian aggression.

September 8, 2026 - Lesia Bidochko

What would a Russian test of NATO actually look like?

The CIA director’s unusual trip to Moscow came amid warnings that Russia could challenge the Alliance without starting another conventional war. Along NATO’s eastern flank, repeated incidents are already revealing how governments respond when Russian intent is difficult to establish.

September 7, 2026 - Ana Pisarenco

Middle powers in a ruptured order: Why Poland and Ukraine matter for EU strategic autonomy

Russia’s war against Ukraine, the volatility of Trump-era American foreign policy, the rise of China, and the emergence of assertive authoritarian middle powers have made European strategic autonomy a necessity rather than just an ambitious aspiration. Ukraine and Poland, two Central and Eastern European states whose regional influence has often been underestimated, illustrate how middle powers can shape outcomes once reserved for great powers.

September 2, 2026 - Adam Reichardt Maksym Khylko

Beyond refuge: how Lviv is adapting to Ukraine’s new reality of displacement

The city of Lviv has become a destination for many Ukrainians fleeing communities on the front line. At first, many viewed this move as a temporary measure. However, Lviv’s new residents are now starting to contribute to a wider discussion on the city’s identity.

August 26, 2026 - Alison Jones

From social media to politics: Poland’s Ukraine debate

Polish society’s relationship with Ukraine currently faces numerous problems. An early enthusiasm for aiding Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression has often given way to anti-migrant sentiment. New thinking is needed in both Poland and Ukraine in order to maintain constructive bilateral links.

August 24, 2026 - Anna Romandash Nata Yasevych

Lithuania wants to normalize ties with China. Does that mean divorcing Taiwan?

Lithuania's new government wants to restore diplomatic relations with China as quickly as possible. But what would that mean for the country's relationship with Taiwan, if the Taiwanese Representative Office that has operated in Vilnius for the past five years is renamed the Taipei Representative Office?

August 21, 2026 - Tomas Valiūnas

Romania’s coal reflex: how an ad-hoc alliance is gambling with Brussels’s last deadline

An alliance of convenience in the Romanian parliament is playing a dangerous game with the country’s energy future. While the EU has already supplied funds for a transition, some parties appear determined to maintain control at the expense of Romania’s wider position.

August 19, 2026 - Björn Anseeuw

First wolves, now bears: Eastern Europe wants the EU to roll back wildlife protections

A proposal made at a recent meeting of EU agriculture ministers would downgrade the protection of brown bears to the same level as wolves. Environmentalists say this would amount to a gift to hunters and would not fix the underlying problem.

August 17, 2026 - Lola García-Ajofrín

The anatomy of revanchism: how the Kremlin has weaponized history

Why the West must break free from the cognitive traps of the past when it comes to Russia.

August 10, 2026 - Alina Ponypaliak

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