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This section delves into international diplomacy, strategic alliances, and regional cooperation. It covers the Three Seas Initiative, EU expansion, NATO policies, China-CEE relations, conflicts, and broader international shifts that define power dynamics, trade routes, and security concerns in an interconnected global landscape.

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Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia Interviews & Discussions

Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia

For decades, the prospect of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans (WB) was seen (and invested in) as a certain process (and return on investment) – one that would bring long-term stability and economic growth. Today's reality, however, tells a different story. While Brussels continues to reaffirm its commitment to…
Andrea Bogoni
2025-02-07
Poland Asean
The Polish Presidency of the EU Council 2025: Tasks for Polish diplomacy in the East and Southeast Asian region Short Analysis

The Polish Presidency of the EU Council 2025: Tasks for Polish diplomacy in the East and Southeast Asian region

1. Introduction In media and scholarly discussion, it is increasingly common to hear the term “Asian Century”, as a commentary on the dynamic growth of the countries of the East and Southeast Asian region – in particular China – over the course of the 21st century. By 2050, Asian countries…
Marceli W. Hazla
2025-01-03
Turkey Erdogan
Turkey’s BRICS Bid Amidst an ErdoĞan Administration Entrenched in NATO Security and EU Markets Short Analysis

Turkey’s BRICS Bid Amidst an ErdoĞan Administration Entrenched in NATO Security and EU Markets

By: Samuel Dempsey and Sébastien Sénépart (LinkedIn) Introduction On 2 September, Ankara officially requested to join BRICS, a sign of Erdoğan’s growing desire to balance Turkey’s geopolitical position between East and West, its hope to diversify economic opportunities as the country is riddled with inflation, and frustrations with lack of…
Samuel Dempsey
2024-10-04
Serbia China relations
The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process Short Analysis

The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process

Antonella Benedetto – University of Trento Antonella Benedetto holds a Master’s Joint Degree in International Security Studies at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Trento. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Passionate about EU-China relations, US-China relations, European Affairs…
Guest Author
2024-09-20
Georgia China
Unveiling the Complexities of China’s Growing Influence in Eastern Europe: A Case Study of Georgia Short Analysis

Unveiling the Complexities of China’s Growing Influence in Eastern Europe: A Case Study of Georgia

George Loria – Georgian-American University George Loria is an accomplished international relations and diplomacy professional, currently serving as the Head of International Relations Division at the Administration of the Government of Georgia. Throughout his professional career at the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has held…
Guest Author
2024-08-30
IV Congress Lublin 3SI
Poland and the Three Seas Initiative: Prof. Orzelska-Stączek perspective from the IV meeting in Lublin Interviews & Discussions

Poland and the Three Seas Initiative: Prof. Orzelska-Stączek perspective from the IV meeting in Lublin

Commentary by Andrea Bogoni. Interview conducted by Jan Normann. Introduction: the role of the Three Seas Initiative in the current scenario The Three Seas Initiative (TSI/3SI) has emerged as a vital platform for enhancing regional cooperation among the countries located between the Adriatic, Baltic, and Black Seas. Launched in 2015,…
Blue Europe
2024-08-23
Orban Stoltenberg
The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO Short Analysis

The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Dempsey, Samuel, The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO, in: Andrea…
Samuel Dempsey
2024-08-02
Visegrad Group
Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk Short Analysis

Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

In December 2023, Blue Europe published The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe. The book presents a discussion of the evolution of economic and diplomatic relations between China and CEE-NEE-SEE countries. It notes that, while relations have generally seen a surge in…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-06-28
Poland 3SI
Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE Short Analysis

Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In January 2023, Blue Europe published an article entitled “Poland's Role in the Intermarium Idea,” authored by Henrique Horta, which discusses Poland's role in the Intermarium concept, envisioning an integration of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries between the Baltic, Black and…
Blue Europe
2024-06-10

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