Who is profiting from the European migration crisis
A convenient but dangerous narrative has taken hold in European politics — that the migration crisis is primarily a problem of the migrants themselves. This is driven not only by the enormous sums the EU directs toward migration management, but also by growing political pressure from right-wing parties that exploit…
Austria takes on Russian espionage within its borders
May 4, 2026, Austria declared three Russian diplomats’ persona non grata. But behind this decision lies not a single incident, but a long history of Vienna becoming one of the key centers of Russian signals intelligence in Europe. According to Austrian intelligence services, sophisticated antenna infrastructure has grown on the…
King Charles III’s visit to the US confirmed tensions in transatlantic relations
In late April 2026, King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited Washington, during which he affirmed the preservation of the “special relationship” between London and Washington. Yet behind this rhetoric, new geopolitical realities came sharply into focus: it is becoming increasingly difficult for the United Kingdom to maintain a…
How annulled elections led Romania to a government crisis
The victory of pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan in Romania’s repeat presidential election on 18 May 2025 was seen as a signal of restored democratic order, and it appeared the country had avoided the worst-case scenario of radical forces coming to power amid suspicions of foreign interference. Yet within a year…
Britain creates new Naval Alliance to counter Russia
Under British leadership, ten Northern European and Baltic nations are establishing new combined naval forces based on the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), aimed at countering Russian threats in strategically important northern waters. The new alliance will include the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and…