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Trump’s dealmaking will not work with Putin. A ceasefire must come first

A year of shuttle diplomacy by the Trump administration has brought no breakthrough in achieving peace in Ukraine.

March 12, 2026 - Vladyslav Faraponov

The US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations: Architecture of tactical theatre and strategic deception

The road to a negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia still remains unclear. While representatives continue to meet in various formats, the core demands of both sides show little sign of changing. A frozen conflict scenario subsequently becomes a very real possibility.

March 9, 2026 - Oleksii Polegkyi

Until further notice, a transatlantic divorce is inevitable

Europe has the strength to counter a weakened Russia - if it can unite and act decisively. The greater obstacle is America’s self-perceived decline, as it undermines alliances and ignores authoritarian threats, eroding its global leadership role.After a bevy of high-level consultations in Washington, from the windowless corridors of the Pentagon to the downtown thinktanks, I see a Europe that remains dangerously somnambulant in nature. We are operating on 20th-century software in a 21st-century hardware reality.

March 6, 2026 - Kerel Dysler

The Balkans in the multipolar moment

Wider shifts in the global order are challenging the foreign policy trajectories of Balkan states. While expectations have existed of a clear integration into western structures, the current reality reveals a variety of relationships with powers outside the region. Credible action by the West is necessary if a feasible model of development is to persist among local states.

March 3, 2026 - Blerim Vela

The art of no deal: Trump’s rhetoric on Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2025

In his book The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump shares the secrets of successful negotiations. In his view, negotiations require setting ambitious goals and persistently pushing one’s own terms. After a year of active rhetoric, Trump failed to halt the fighting in Ukraine. But he did significantly narrow the political distance between Washington and Moscow, turning the peace process into a series of personalized bargains and sustained pressure on Kyiv.

February 3, 2026 - Lesia Bidochko

Shoring up the Balkans: NATO infrastructure and a warning for democracy

Recent shifts in US foreign policy are placing the Western Balkans in a difficult position. While internal issues are challenging a delicate peace, outside forces are only exacerbating these issues. It now falls to the European Union to provide a clear path forward amidst such uncertainty.

January 30, 2026 - Zach Rogers

Western geopolitics and Balkan corruption: How US and EU justice reform efforts fuelled power centralization and failed justice 

The prospects for European integration in the Western Balkans remain difficult to measure. While regional capitals continue their attempts to show progress in various fields, related actions often present only a facade of reform. This is particularly true in the highly contentious spheres of the rule of law and corruption.

January 29, 2026 - Luka Petrović

Trump’s fake peace plan for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump’s current plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine focuses on short-term gain over any long-term solutions. While potential business deals are prioritized, issues regarding human rights remain overlooked in many key areas.

December 15, 2025 - David J. Simon

The Russo-Ukrainian War. Is a “Dayton-2” possible?

The United States’ decisive role in the Yugoslav Wars would ultimately lead to the Dayton Agreement on peace in Bosnia. In light of ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, it is useful to ask if this experience, in whole or in part, can offer any inspiration to diplomats today.

September 3, 2025 - Aleksander Kazak Andrii Kutsyk

Most pro-democracy operations were shut down in conflict-affected areas due to the Trump cuts – here’s why that was a grave mistake

If the US (and EU) want peace around the world, they must continue to promote democracy

June 4, 2025 - Andranik Shirinyan

The Russo-Ukrainian War after four months of Trump: what is next?

The returning US president promised that he would bring a quick end to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Despite this, attempts to get Moscow to come to the table are still ongoing. A realistic assessment of the status quo is necessary if we are to move forward from the current impasse.

May 26, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

Europe at a crossroads: strategic security dependency in the age of uncertainty

The sense of unease caused by US President Donald Trump’s changing policy on Ukraine must result in action across Europe. While NATO member states can still rely on some established frameworks, a new outlook is needed in order to deal with issues concerning an overdependency on Washington.

May 5, 2025 - Tamar Gamkrelidze

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