GEO-POWER-EU’s Post

It is with great pleasure that I would like to share the final open access version of my article entitled'' The new global superpower geo-strategic rivalry in the red sea and its implications for peace and security in the horn of Africa, written by me and published by ELSEIVER available online https://lnkd.in/g8eWHpE6

▶️ ICYMI: From IPD's panel last week on the future of U.S.-Canada ties under a Trump or Harris presidency, Senior Washington Fellow Andrew Latham says Ottawa must "adopt a grand strategy of restraint" and focus on Arctic and continental security. 👉 Watch the full panel: https://lnkd.in/g4-rNH_Y #internationalrelations #internationalaffairs #foreignpolicy #foreignaffairs #geopolitics #canada #cdnpoli #cdnfp #internationalsecurity #arctic

❝Who gives what for what will be fundamental, and not easy with a President who prefers to deal with countries bilaterally, rather than big multilateral institutions; one who doesn’t like equal outcomes where both sides win (and lose) at the same time.❞ 💭 The imminent arrival of Donald Trump in the White House has swung transatlantic relations back to issues of economic policy. So, how can the EU’s economic statecraft adjust and respond to the Trump tariffs, if indeed the incoming President goes ahead with them? The newly-installed European Commission and EU member states must work together in considering a number of steps to anticipate what may be to come. 👇 Find out more in this #CriticalThinking article by Jamie Shea, Senior Fellow for Peace, Security and Defence at Friends of Europe, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO. #Economy #EconomicStatecraft #InternationalRelations #Trump #EU

Read the latest publication shedding light on European identity dynamics during turbulent times! Delve into the research by Anniek de Ruijter, from the Law Centre for Health and Life, alongside esteemed colleagues Francesco Nicoli, David van der Duin, Roel Beetsma, Björn Bremer, Brian Burgoon, Theresa Kuhn, and Maurits Meijers, published in the Journal of European Public Policy. In this article, they explore the dynamics of European identity during times of crisis. It delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine on individuals' attachment to Europe. More about the article here:  https://lnkd.in/ePUZy4eM

Rasmus Sinding Søndergaard and I are organising a panel on the era of defensive democratisation at the BISA US Foreign Policy annual conference hosted at King's College London in September. Please contact me if you are interested in submittting an abstract to this panel. The era of defensive democratisation In recent years, the liberal international order has faced many challenges to its purpose and structure. During the tail-end of the Cold War, development-democratisation at conceptual, articulation, and implementation levels became the go-to for reinforcing this order. The attacks on the US in 2001 heralded a new era where democracy promotion took a particularly aggressive and military form under the Bush administration. That approach faltered, and since then, it has been hard for the US to present a coherent foreign policy message where democratisation continued to be an essential ingredient. The rise of populism, the global democratic recession, and the return of geopolitics has heralded a new era where the narrative of democratisation has become more focused on defending and protecting than exporting democracy. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 consolidated this new path. This panel intends to shed light on this current era of defensive democratisation.

In today's RUSI Commentary, Dr Burcu Ozcelik highlights the threat to Jordan’s delicate role as a stabilising Middle Eastern ‘buffer state’ from regional instability, domestic discontent, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4g7zhfx

Few days ago, I met Balázs Orbán, Political Director of the Prime Minister's Office Hungary, and engaged in an insightful conversation around his latest book Hussar Cut. His perspectives on Hungary's strategic position within European politics and foreign relations were thought-provoking and provided a valuable understanding of the current geopolitical landscape. Additionally, I had the opportunity to discuss the work of The South Asian Policy Initiative and explore potential synergies in fostering global dialogue. Grateful for the enriching exchange and looking forward to continuing conversations on the importance of strategic collaboration in today’s interconnected world. #Geopolitics #StrategicDialogue #SouthAsianPolicy #GlobalRelations #TheSouthAsianPolicyInitiative

📢 Policy Dialogue | EU enlargement as a geopolitical imperative for transatlantic security 🗓️ Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 15:00 - 16:30 📍 Brussels & Online As Russia’s war against Ukraine reshapes Europe’s geopolitical landscape, EU enlargement has emerged as a critical priority. This Policy Dialogue will explore: 1️⃣ The necessity of enlargement for bolstering European and transatlantic security 2️⃣ Balancing the geopolitical urgency with the EU's merit-based accession criteria 3️⃣ Integrating security considerations into the enlargement process Speakers: Adnan Ćerimagić, Senior Analyst, European Stability Initiative Maria Golub, Advisor, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Michal Matlak, Fellow, CEU University Institute Moderator: Amanda Paul, Deputy Head of the Europe in the World Programme, EPC Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqj2YYQG #EUEnlargement #Geopolitics #TransatlanticSecurity

"Following two years of full-scale war with Russia, Ukrainian media outlets are facing significant challenges. On the one hand, they have established close cooperation with numerous international donor organisations, which have become the main source of funding for most Ukrainian newsrooms, especially at the local level. On the other hand, such close and prolonged interaction could not fail to have had an impact." Tetiana Gordiienko of the Media Development Foundation offers insights into the challenging task facing Ukrainian media as they navigate donor dependence, operational challenges, and the urgent need for more sustainable funding models amid the ongoing impact of war. Check out the full story here! https://lnkd.in/ebPWd9ct

🌍 Hot off the Podcast Press! Rebecca Pincus and Andrea Charron recently joined Arctic 360's 'Breaking the Ice' hosts for a discussion about Canada-US Arctic Maritime cooperation. With the US elections in the rear-view mirror and a new incoming administration - this discussion is a timely one. Some highlights from our conversation: 🌐 Canada-US Collaboration on Arctic Boundaries •       The U.S. Extended Continental Shelf initiative. •       The international scientific research and cooperation behind it all. •       What it may or may not mean for Canada, Canada's own submission to UNCLOS, the US not being a signatory, and US- Canada overlapping claims in the Beaufort Sea. 🌐 Arctic Sovereignty & Geopolitical Pressures: •       Maritime interests of non-Arctic states •       Canada's international legal position on the NWP •       Russia's strategic use of lawfare around its own Arctic maritime region •       Potential for Arctic deep-sea mining 🌐 Indigenous involvement: •       Long standing U.S. collaboration with Native Alaskans on scientific research. •       Inuit involvement in scientific research, and policy development in the Canadian North •       The role of the Indigenous Permanent Participants in the Arctic Council •       The ICC's ongoing success through its international participation and engagement in matters of Arctic international maritime law and regulation 🌐 Looking ahead: There is much at stake and US-Canada Arctic maritime cooperation is an imperative. #arctic #maritime #UNCLOS #northamericanarctic #arcticsecurity #NORAD Jaiden Stevens Nicole Butler Nazia Shah Jessica M. Shadian, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/edCA5w9U