Russia and China strengthen their economic ties
Trade between Russia and China reached a record $240 billion in 2023. Russia’s eastern neighbour has become the supplier of everything from clothing to machinery...
Category: UKRAINE & RUSSIA
The Boom in Oil Drilling in Russia Proves Moscow’s Resilience to Sanctions
Russia experienced a second year of record oil drilling in 2023, providing further evidence of the country’s resilience in the face of Western sanctions.The surge...
Comprendre le conflit Ukrainien
L’objectif de cet ouvrage court par volonté, n’est pas de porter un jugement sur les protagonistes du drame qui se joue aujourd’hui à quelques centaines...
Is the West losing the war in Ukraine?
Russia invaded Ukraine last year, mistakenly believing it would be a short and glorious war. Its theory of victory now involves prolonging the war, creating...
Is Slovakia Becoming a New Thorn in European Politics?
When Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, resigned in 2018 following the most significant mass protests since the communist era, he smiled and promised he...
The Ukrainian trap
“Kyiv might give up its claims on Russian territory in exchange for NATO membership.” This suggestion comes from Stian Jenssen, the Chief of Staff to...
The Balkans, New European Nightmare
The market seems to want to ignore all the risks likely to thwart its current optimism. Yet they are numerous, often blatant and systemic. One...
La nouvelle géopolitique de l’Ukraine
Le bombardement de missiles du président Vladimir Poutine contre des dizaines de cibles civiles en Ukraine, y compris des infrastructures énergétiques critiques, marque une victoire...
The Europe misery
Winter in Europe is likely to be long and fatal for several governments, including the German coalition. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is struggling in the...