Western Europe
BRICS Summit Implications for the European Union
As BRICS continues to assert its influence, the European Union (EU) must carefully evaluate the implications of its growth. The summit's outcomes hold particular relevance for the EU, given the bloc's strategic interests and increasing involvement in global affairs, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. How is BRICS going to impact the EU's strategic interests?
Sanctions or Suffering: Europe's Syrian Dilemma at the UN Security Council
On Sept. 20, the UN Security Council convened during the kick-off of the United Nations’ high-level Week. Political representatives discussed the political future of Syria, drawing the world’s eyes once again to this persistent crisis. Yet, the meeting underscored more than just concern for Syria’s wellbeing.
Economic and Financial Affairs Council Moves Further Away from Russian Dependency
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU outlined its next steps in phasing out the EU’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and adopted several other measures at its meeting on October 4, according to the Council of the EU.