Sins of the Past and Problems of the Present: Poland’s Security Dilemma and Germany’s...
Since President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration, Europe has been in a quagmire. Most European nations had previously defunded or minimised their armies, relying...
The Illusion of Trump’s Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
If Alfred Nobel could witness the modern world’s scramble for his Peace Prize, how would he react? Among the loudest claimants is Donald Trump,...
A Realist’s Perspective on the Austrian Neutrality Discourse
Since the day Russian soldiers crossed the border into Ukraine, Austria’s neutrality has once again transformed into a highly controversial political topic. Given the...
Big Brother Goes Brussels: Why the EU’s Chat Control Should Scare You
“But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time, wondering what happened and why the world blew up...
She Said No but the Court Said Otherwise: Rethinking Consent Across Europe
Vienna, Austria, 2025—The criminal court is facing a case involving up to 15 adolescents aged 16–21 who allegedly raped and sexually harassed a 12-year-old...
Is Russia a Fascist State Now?
Since the invasion of Ukraine, both the expert and academic communities have witnessed a noticeable increase in debates about the nature of the current...
Mutually Assured Uncertainty: Russia, NATO, and the Role of Nuclear Signalling
Nuclear weapons are commonly considered one of the biggest threats to humanity. The father of the atomic bomb, Dr. Oppenheimer, even quoted: "I became...
A Quiet Tale of the Muzzled Mind, the Intellectual Straitjacket and Cancel Culture
“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four. If that is granted, all else follows."
1984, George Orwell.
The Cult of Consensus
The...
The Illusion of Being Informed: The News Find-Me Effect in the Algorithm Age
“Birds of a feather flock together.” This old saying feels particularly relevant in the algorithm-driven world of today’s media. We’re constantly surrounded by news...
Stereotypes and Reality
Putin’s Perspective vs. Western Views
On February 24, 2022, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops began. This event brought an incredible amount of...
