The signing of the EU–Mercosur agreement is a small geopolitical miracle. Signed on 17 January 2026 in Paraguay, it arrives at a moment when Europe is unmistakably being cast aside by the United States. Meanwhile Latin America, and with it, the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia), is being rediscovered by the same superpower. Author: Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos

Ethiopia’s GERD promises energy and growth, but Nile tensions, climate change, and regional politics make diplomacy vital to prevent conflict and secure a shared water future.

As the United Nations marks 80 years, Germany’s Ambassador to the UN, Ricklef Beutin, reflects on the organization’s legacy, its moments of crisis, and its enduring relevance. In this exclusive interview, he shares candid insights on multilateralism, global responsibility, and what the next decades must hold for the UN.

The APEC summit in Gyeongju in South Korea in November 2025 showed as well the decline of the interest in comprehensive integration in the Asia-Pacific and the continued importance of the format to allow for bilateral meetings.

Milei‘s party, La Libertad Avanza, gained more seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate during the midterm elections held on October 26. Now he needs to deliver results. A budget surplus and curbing inflation are not enough in the long run.

As Programme Coordinator and Strategic Analyst at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), Laura Jasper leads research on strategic undermining, coordinates the multi-annual PROGRESS research framework for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, and contributes to the development of strategic gaming capabilities.

Whether it’s tanks, tractors or mobile phones — nothing works without satellites. And geopolitics hasn’t stopped at outer space. Bavaria is right at the centre as Europe repositions itself geostrategically. Young politicians and experts from Benelux exchanged views with key actors in Munich.

The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova attracted significant international attention. While the population voted on the country’s future political direction, one overriding question emerged: Would the country continue on its path towards the EU — or would Russian influence prevail?

Two inspiring women from Togo and Benin share how they entered politics, what drives them, and how women can shape change — from classrooms to local councils and beyond.

Media shapes democracy - but growing commercial pressures threaten its civic role. Europe still has the opportunity to strengthen public oversight and preserve pluralism in its information landscape.