Most Narva scenarios ask whether Russia could seize a piece of Estonia. This one asks a more troubling question: what if Moscow does not need to hold Narva at all? A limited provocation, covered by mass drones launched from Russian territory, could aim not at conquest but at paralysis, pinning Estonian and allied forces in place, forcing NATO into a choice between visible impotence and strikes on Russian soil, and giving Putin the dramatic escalation narrative he may need for wider mobilization.

Anti-personnel (AP) mines in the 21st century. Isn't it backward and cruel? Let’s first address the elephant in the room: all the reasons why misuse of AP landmines has given them a dirty reputation. Why land mines have a bad reputation? They cause civilian casualties long after conflicts end. They violate international humanitarian law principles. They hinder post-war recovery and development.

There is nothing beautiful about the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It's brutal, reckless, and dangerously short-sighted. Let’s call it what it is: an assault on the poor, a handout to billionaires, and a blueprint for social and economic unraveling. Calling this bill dangerous isn’t alarmism, it’s vigilance. Democracy depends on seeing the long game. It’s not unpatriotic to criticize this bill, it’s unpatriotic to stay silent when fellow citizens are being thrown overboard.

In an age where truth is under siege and democracy teeters under the weight of manipulated narratives, one of the greatest threats to freedom isn’t found in a government building or foreign battlefield, but inside the algorithms of Meta. Earlier this month, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, quietly notified users of a sweeping policy: it will now use your…

This article presents the results of my first formal research paper, crafted with great intellectual rigor and methodological discipline. While not yet peer reviewed, this work moves beyond the ordinary blog or thinkpiece; it delivers comprehensive analysis and strong evidence on a topic that goes to the heart of today's information wars. AI Is Now a Weapon and We’re Not Ready…

The European Union’s recent decision to lift economic sanctions on Syria, under the pretense of “giving a chance” to Ahmed al-Sharaa, is not just naive, it’s a dangerous, historically illiterate betrayal of our values. Let us be clear: Ahmed al-Sharaa is not a reformer. He is not a peace-bringer. He is not our friend. He is a former commander in al-Qaeda and ISIS…

India and Pakistan are once again locked in a familiar cycle of tension, marked by cross-border strikes, sharp rhetoric, and rising public anxiety. Yet despite the heated atmosphere, the conflict is widely expected to remain limited in scope and eventually de-escalate. Behind the scenes, both governments appear more interested in scoring political points at home than pursuing a full-scale war. Their actions, measured military responses and carefully crafted messaging, suggest a strategy aimed at domestic audiences rather than battlefield escalation.

The European Union finds itself at a historic crossroads. The continent has spent nearly €5 trillion recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic (€2T from EU, €3T at national level), is in the process of committing over €800 billion to rearmament, and has already absorbed at least €850 billion in direct and indirect costs related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

As the war in Ukraine drags on, many in the West continue to pin their hopes on the Russian opposition — envisioning it as a democratic counterforce that could one day usher in a freer, more peaceful Russia. Yet this optimism overlooks a deeply embedded truth: the vast majority of Russia’s liberal opposition is still tethered to the very imperialism…

📘 Download the full policy brief here In an age where truth is losing its gravitational pull, Europe faces a defining question: can democracy survive in a post-truth world? From Russian disinformation campaigns to the viral spread of lies about elections, vaccines, or climate change, we are witnessing a silent corrosion of democratic trust. Propaganda is no longer just a relic of the 20th century—it is a digital, algorithmically-amplified threat that undermines public discourse and weakens institutional legitimacy.

In recent years, Donald Trump’s approach to governance has sparked heated debate around the world. Supporters view him as a tough negotiator and a political outsider shaking up the status quo. Critics, however, argue that many of his actions reveal a clear trend toward authoritarianism, marked by the erosion of institutional checks and a disregard for both international norms and economic principles.

Phase 1: Chaos One quiet Tuesday afternoon, Trump unilaterally declares that Greenland belongs to him. Without consulting anyone, he hastily signs a presidential decree “authorizing” the annexation of Greenland, in front of a press corps stunned by such a statement. Within hours, a U.S. frigate patrolling the region receives instructions from the Pentagon. Before dawn on Wednesday, the frigate docks at Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, deploying a small military convoy.

Anyone willing to negotiate any settlement with Russia deeply misunderstands the nature of the Russian state. Russia has a 700-year history of breaking most of its agreements. Under Vladimir Putin alone, it has violated every single peace agreement it entered — 25 in total — as well as most international conventions. Here is a list of some of the conventions and agreements Russia has broken:

The conflict in Yemen has become a critical flashpoint for both regional and global stability, with the Houthi movement at its center. Known formally as Ansar Allah, the Houthis have transformed from a local insurgency into a powerful militia with a significant influence on maritime trade in the Red Sea. Who Are the Houthis? The Houthis are a political and military group originating from the Zaidi Shia Muslim community in northern Yemen.