Europe in the World - The New Federalist

Why Bombs Fail Where Coalitions Are Needed

When Israeli American escalation against Iran began, parts of the opposition briefly saw opportunity. After years of repression, economic decline, and violent crackdowns, the regime looked vulnerable. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the former Shah, was again pushed forward as a symbolic figure (…)

Friday 10 July 2026

The vote is not enough for Europe’s youth

There is an increasing level of distrust in democracy among young people in Europe, with a growing cost-of-living crisis leading an increasing number to the far-right. But a closer look at the data and the stories of the individuals that make up the figures demonstrates that they simply want (…)

Tuesday 7 July 2026

The Iran War and the betrayal of Ukraine

At the start of the year, President Trump decided that - if he did not get to have the Nobel Peace Prize - the world did not deserve to have peace. Since the attacks on Venezuela and Iran, the world has become a more unsafe place, and it is Ukraine that has paid the greatest price, argues Europe (…)

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Between Washington and Tehran: Europe’s crisis of strategy

Hell is truth seen too late. Thomas Hobbes The Russian invasion of Ukraine fundamentally reshaped Europe’s geopolitical outlook, not only within its immediate neighbourhood but also across regions such as the Middle East. This transformation was further accelerated by the return of Donald (…)

Sunday 19 April 2026

The Bombing of Dubai

The world has been shocked twice. First, when the US and Israel launched open war on 28th February by striking infrastructure across Iran. And, then, when Iran responded, targeting American military installations and those of its allies across the Middle East. Not limited to Iran and its (…)

Tuesday 17 March 2026

As Israelis and Palestinians, We Shall Go Together to Brussels

As Israelis and Palestinians, we shall go together to Brussels. Today, we are meeting with activists and politicians in the European Parliament. Out of love for our peoples and our shared homeland, we are seeking to promote a vision for a better future. This is a vision of two states, not (…)

Wednesday 4 March 2026

The Bart De Wever Guide to Eroding European Solidarity

In December, the European Council finally resolved the months-long deadlock over funding for Ukraine. The decision to abandon the reparations loan model in favor of joint borrowing, raising €90 billion through common debt, was not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, from a federalist (…)

Tuesday 24 February 2026

From the “Biggest Deal Ever Made” to the “Mother of All Deals”: The EU’s Indian Turn

As this is being written, European Commission President von der Leyen and European Council President Costa are attending Republic Day, a yearly parade in India that is usually reserved for formal heads-of-state at the invitation of its Government. This is a major historical event and a sign of (…)

Monday 26 January 2026

Does NATO Still Serve Europe’s Interests?

It has become a common refrain among European leaders and military experts to doubt the commitment of the US to defending NATO. German Chancellor Merz, for instance, has expressed that he believes the Trump Administration is ’largely indifferent’ to the fate of Europe, while polling by the (…)

Friday 23 January 2026

Who in Europe Speaks for Ukraine?

In North America, particularly in Canada, public figures often present European liberal democracy and unity as an example to the masses. However, recent transnational decisions and policy signals from within the European Union complicate this image. In February last year, during the Munich (…)

Tuesday 13 January 2026

Hungary as China’s Stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe: Balancing East and West

In September 2025, Hungary signed a nuclear cooperation deal with China, further elevating Hungarian-Chinese relations. Budapest’s maneuver leverages strategic autonomy to deepen ties with Beijing and extend its influence beyond the EU. The 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections will be pivotal (…)

Thursday 16 October 2025

Guarding the Final Frontier: Europe’s Strategic Imperative in Space

Today’s security challenges are not confined to traditional land, air, and sea domains. Cyber warfare, the protection of undersea infrastructure, and the militarization of emerging environments like the deep ocean and the Arctic have broadened the spectrum of threats. Among these evolving (…)

Wednesday 15 October 2025