Southern Europe
Rome has long wooed Beijing. Right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is breaking off the romance, taking a harder line than Germany.
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June 27, 2023
Greeks Endorse Mitsotakis the Reformer
The center-right prime minister’s re-election marks a turning point for Greece
May 24, 2023
Should We Expect a Spanish Tech Inquisition?
As Spain prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, the country carries a reputation for hostility towards technology. The criticism is overstated.
March 21, 2023
Stalemate in Bulgaria? Perhaps Not
Boyko Borisov’s power may be weakening ahead of elections.
August 17, 2022
Chinese Influence in Romania
While there is no reason to think Chinese interest in Romania will wane, Romania is not prioritizing its relationship with China.
July 26, 2022
Rome Alone? Italy’s Mediterranean Defense Strategy
Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Mediterranean region remains Italy’s main geostrategic focus for security and defense policy.
June 28, 2022
NATO — Back in the Black (Sea)?
NATO should finally assign strategic priority to the Black Sea region, and match its words with action.
June 27, 2022
Madrid Muddle
NATO needs to be serious. Nothing else matters
May 25, 2022
It’s Not Just Autocracies – Democracies Also Censor the Internet
While it’s no surprise to see China, Russia, and North Korea ranking low on internet freedom, a growing number of restrictions in democracies is worrying.
May 23, 2022
Russia’s Hunger Blockade
Russia is menacing the world with hunger and revolution, but the solutions are far from obvious.