OBJECTIVO – Page 12

The EU’s pivot towards Asia opens up the possibility of a U-turn towards China

In efforts to counter Donald Trump’s tariffs, EU Commission President has come up with the idea of building a...

Ana Richter
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read

The issue of responsibility in the lack of results in the Ukrainian peace process

Despite Turkish officials said that talks in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia were ’more positive than expected,’ both suffering...

Christopher Tapp
Jun 2, 2025 7 min read

Madam Transparency and Her Invisible Texts

In Brussels, irony is practically a member state. Yet, Ursula von der Leyen has achieved something of a miracle:...

Arrigo Mazzi
May 20, 2025 2 min read

Trump’s Pressure Cooker Diplomacy

It happened again. Just when pundits and diplomats had confidently declared Donald Trump’s signature tactics dead on arrival, the...

Arrigo Mazzi
May 14, 2025 3 min read

All Stories

Lessons on the workings of democracy from the Democratic…

Just a few weeks ago, American citizens expressed their views about the current government and its policies. Their decision was a big, fat “No”....

Christopher Tapp
Dec 2, 2024 2 min read

The New VDL Commission: A Lesson on Political Theater…

The European political machinery has once again demonstrated its unique flair for drama. The recent confirmation hearings for Ursula von der Leyen’s second European...

Christopher Tapp
Dec 1, 2024 3 min read

Macron’s impossible balancing act(s)

Being the President of France is not for the faint hearted, probably not even in calmer and more predictable times. The headlines from President...

Ana Richter
Nov 28, 2024 3 min read

Après moi, le déluge (After me, the flood)

Joe Biden might be wrapping up his presidency, but don’t tell him that. In these final months, President Biden seems determined to squeeze every...

Ana Richter
Nov 26, 2024 3 min read

Trump’s return to White House can bring Europe strategic…

There has been some outstanding speeches in history which not only described but also predicted developments of European security for decades. One of them...

Christopher Tapp
Nov 23, 2024 5 min read

Europe has avoided Armageddon which now threatens Zelenskyy

The heated debate over the idea of inviting Ukraine to NATO has revealed the main focus of global mainstream politics, namely, the U.S. presidential...

Arrigo Mazzi
Nov 20, 2024 4 min read

The Irony of Tolerance

Amsterdam. A picture-perfect canal city with red brick houses. The self-proclaimed bastion of arts, freedom, tolerance and inclusivity. Yet, the last weekend the Dutch...

Christopher Tapp
Nov 15, 2024 2 min read

A tale of alternate narratives: the 16th BRICS Summit

What started out in 2006 as a meeting place for a group of emerging economies is today an important forum for most of the...

Ana Richter
Nov 12, 2024 3 min read