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  • 31 May

    WAR HIGHLIGHTS URGENCY OF STRENGTHENING EUROPE’S OWN DEMOCRACIES, EXPERTS SAY

    The war in Ukraine – regarded by some as a war of values, a confrontation between democracy and authoritarianism – has put into sharp focus the need for Western democracies to find remedies to their own internal crises. The war in Ukraine, which is pitting Russian authoritarianism against the democratic …

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  • 31 May

    Why Is Hungary Inundating Europe with Freed People Smugglers?

    Hungary is releasing hundreds of convicted people smugglers on condition they leave the country within 72 hours. Neighbouring countries are furious over an issue seen as another attempt to blackmail the EU over the freezing of billions in funds. On Monday, Austria announced the strengthening of border controls and summoned …

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  • 31 May

    Life of the Party?

    Hezbollah finds itself near another verge today, that of remaining relevant in the evolving Lebanese state. Hezbollah’s military show of force on May 21 in the southern town of Aramta sent several messages, not least to Israel. In the shadow of regional reconciliations—between Saudi Arabia and Iran first, followed by …

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