India’s geopolitical and diplomatic strategy has always been a delicate balancing act full of international risk, and its relationship with Russia exemplifies this complexity. In recent years, this relationship has come under increased scrutiny as global tensions have risen, particularly in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This article delves into the intricacies of India’s…
The geopolitical landscape has been undergoing significant transformations, marked by a shift towards a more multipolar world. This transition is characterized by the rising influence of the global South, which includes countries that have historically been on the periphery of global power structures, which brings significant opportunities for many, as well as international risks. These…
As the United States approaches a critical juncture in its political landscape with the upcoming presidential election in November, businesses and investors find themselves navigating a sea of uncertainty and significant international risk. The potential implications of either a Trump or Harris presidency extend far beyond domestic policies, influencing global markets and international relations, and…
The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics promise to be a grand international event, drawing millions of spectators, athletes, and media personnel from around the world. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, significant international risk and concern has been raised regarding the security preparations, particularly the implementation of AI-driven mass surveillance measures, anti-drone technology, and the impact…
On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. I have spoken with our Beredskap and all of our clients are safe. The incident, which occurred at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, has raised serious questions about security protocols for high-profile public figures…
Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme) is Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham, and the Director of the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR). He was formerly the Director of the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford. Dr Cheeseman mainly works on democracy, elections and development, including a range of topics such as election rigging, political campaigning, corruption,…
Since the 1950s, there have been at least 106 coups in Africa, and even more unsuccessful attempts. In recent years, Africa has been marked by a series of political upheavals, with coups emerging as a recurring theme across the continent. Coups in Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Chad, Mali, Sudan, and several other countries have…
Tarek Megerisi is a senior policy fellow with the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. His work mainly addresses how European policymaking towards the Maghreb and Mediterranean regions can become more strategic, harmonious, and incisive – with a long-term focus on Libya. For more than a decade, Megerisi…
Recently, we heard from Mireia Faro Sarrats, and we had a fascinating discussion about Europe’s externalisation of its refugees, and the UK’s recently passed Rwanda Bill. Under this bill any asylum seeker entering the UK ‘illegally’, from a ‘safe’ country, such as France, could be sent to Rwanda to have their asylum claims processed there…
Mireia Faro Sarrats is the communications officer at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Previously, she worked as a communications officer at the European Institute of the Mediterranean, a public affairs officer at the United States Consulate General in Barcelona, and in the communications department of the European Agency for Fundamental Rights in Vienna. Faro…
