German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany has taken steps to stop the certification process for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia. It is one of the strongest reactions in Europe after Moscow's hardening of its positions. "It...
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is often the talk of the town. The agency, founded in 2004 and based in Warsaw, 'helps - as its website states - EU countries and countries associated with the Schengen...
In last-minute change of plans, America’s top envoy, Antony Blinken, flew to New York City to attend a long-scheduled United Nations Security Council meeting this morning to speak about the possible war threats to Ukraine. The session, led by Russia, was meant...
The editorial from our Director, Raffaele Crocco.
Analyses and considerations aside, is the fact that one goes to war if it suits them. Otherwise one avoids it, because war is one of those unpredictable things, in which the guarantee of...
by Danilo Elia
News for those who have missed a few episodes on Ukraine since 2013: a war is already there. News number two: Ukraine's territorial integrity has already been violated. Twice, in Crimea and in Donbas. We need to...
This article is updated as to 6:00 CET on 12/02/22.
by our Director, Italian journalist Raffaele Crocco.
All Americans must leave Ukraine immediately, as a war could start at any moment - and the Marines will not arrive in Kiev to...
By Valentina Ochner
On 25 January, work began on the construction of a wall on the border with Belarus, which is to replace the existing barbed wire fence to stem the flow of migrants to Poland. Last October, the Polish...
This op-ed features a reflection offered by film director and Derry resident Alessandro Negrini. Negrini also produced a short movie, Tides, on the complex history of Northern Ireland's troubles and on divided memory.
What is power? Power is impunity. And...
By Raffaele Crocco
The Ukrainian crisis continues to occupy the agendas and minds of the world's chancelleries. The fear of a Russian military escalation, with the consequent reaction of the United States and NATO, is worrying, as it would create...
By Raffaele Crocco
Everyone still hopes in a "big bluff from Moscow", but meanwhile NATO takes action. Concretely, mobilizing men and means - and it is the first time. The crisis on the border with Ukraine is progressively escalating, and...
