Armenia and EU Foreign Policies: Navigating the Conflict, Russia’s Role, and Regional Dynamics
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Armenia and EU Foreign Policies: Navigating the Conflict, Russia’s Role, and Regional Dynamics

Introduction The protracted conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh region has inflicted widespread suffering, displacements, and significant geopolitical ramifications. Over the years, external actors, prominently Russia and the European Union, have exerted their influence, significantly shaping the trajectory of the conflict. In this commentary, we delve into the multifaceted dimensions of the Armenia-Azerbaijan…

What’s after Barkhane? Climate security policy in Mali
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What’s after Barkhane? Climate security policy in Mali

1. Genealogy (Short historical overview of conflict)  Emmanuel Macron’s recent announcement that France will end opération Barkhane, an eight-years anti-terror military operation in the Sahel, sparked a vivid debate in France. Was that mission taking the right angle to apprehend the security dilemma in Mali? Soon after, Macron announced that an international cooperation mission would…

A Peace Initiative for Youths and Women

A Peace Initiative for Youths and Women

What About Us Sustainable Cooperation for Peace & Security is a new Italian initiative founded this month that promotes and supports the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions – 2250  for “Youth, Peace and Security” and – 1325 “Women, Peace and Security“ within the 17th Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda to build more…

Italy trials a new approach to building peace- the youth driven civil peace corps

Italy trials a new approach to building peace- the youth driven civil peace corps

What About Us I think the world is too much militarised and the younger generation doesn’t have a voice in peace processes. The Italian program Civil Peace Corps is now moving in a new direction, encouraging young people to be active in peace processes in Italy and abroad. Civil Peace Corps is an Italian experimental…