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What does the new EU-Japan defence partnership actually mean?

Jan 10, 2025 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Japan has become the first country in the Indo-Pacific to strike a security and defence partnership with the European Union. In one of his final acts as the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell concluded what he described as the “historical and very timely” agreement last November with Japan’s foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya. The landmark deal reached in Tokyo coincides with the new strategic partnership agreement between Japan and the EU that took effect on 1 January 2025.
Hugo Blewett-Mundy Archives - New Eastern Europe

Nov 20, 2024 | neweasterneurope.eu | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Text resize: A A Change contrast Romania and Moldova: Europe’s “special relationship” Romania’s Klaus Iohannis and Moldova’s Maia Sandu have built a strong friendship that is leading Europe’s response to a neo-imperialist Russia. Terms of Use | Cookie policy | Copyryight 2024 Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 31-153 Kraków Agencja digital: hauerpower studio krakow....
Radosław Sikorski: Poland’s next president?

Nov 19, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Poland will hold its presidential elections next year that could see the central European state take a new political direction. Andrzej Duda, the nationalist-conservative incumbent, is serving his final term. One figure in frontline Polish politics has emerged as a leading candidate who could replace him. Radosław Sikorski struck a presidential tone when he sp...
Georgia, Moldova...Russia's 'shadow war' on democracy

Oct 28, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

The Soviet Union was far from a superpower when the Cold War began. Yes, it had defeated Hitler’s Third Reich and occupied half of Europe. But in 1945, the United States enjoyed superior economic and military strength. Faced with unmatched American power, Stalin chose to pursue a cautious approach instead of direct military confrontation to exert Soviet influence.
Komentář: Moldavské referendum ukázalo zranitelnost země. Rusko přidá v tlaku - Seznam Zprávy

Oct 22, 2024 | seznamzpravy.cz | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Hugo Blewett-MundyVýzkumný spolupracovník Institutu pro evropskou politiku EUROPEUMMoldavské zpravodajské služby loni detekovaly ruské finance v objemu v přepočtu nejméně půl miliardy korun, které sloužily k zastavení stíhání nezákonných politických aktivit, podněcování k protivládním protestům a korupci. Moldavská prezidentka Maia Sanduová s více než 40 procenty hlasů jasně vyhrála první kolo prezidentských voleb v zemi. Výsledky pro ni přesto znamenají politický neúspěch.
Newly-sensible, centrist Poland has chance to lead Paris-Berlin-Warsaw triangle

Jun 11, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Radoslaw Sikorski has bold ambitions for Poland and its role in Europe. The Polish foreign minister told the Sejm that Warsaw should “facilitate and contribute” to the European Union’s transformation as “a geopolitical entity” capable of defending its interests. Sikorski’s stated view that his country belongs at the centre of EU decision-making might have seemed unrealistic a few years ago.
Why Iran’s abrupt transition matters to Russia

May 22, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

The death of the president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and the wider world. Russia, which has managed to strike a partnership with the Islamic Republic, will be looking on with interest to see where its powerful southern neighbour goes next. Vladimir Putin wasted no time to reiterate Russia’s strong ties with Iran almost as soon as the news of Raisi’s passing was confirmed.
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe

May 19, 2024 | thehill.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

The European Union’s foreign policy chief was unequivocal when he delivered a speech on defense last month in Brussels. “We imagined to be surrounded by a ring of friends after the fall of Berlin Wall. This world is being replaced by a ring of fire around us,” Josep Borrell said. Borrell’s partners in the trans-Atlantic alliance should heed his stark warning.
Tusk now needs to win over Poland's conservative core

Apr 17, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy |Matthew Tempest

Poland is on the verge of democratic renewal in a historic turning point for the Central European nation since its restoration of independence in 1989. Last October, millions of voters queued for hours outside polling stations across the country to end the creeping authoritarianism that defined almost a decade of rule under Law and Justice (PiS). <...
[Opinion] Why Mette Frederiksen should be next EU Council president

Mar 22, 2024 | euobserver.com | Hugo Blewett-Mundy

The presidency of the European Council is not to be assumed lightly at such a critical moment for Europe. It is this office's responsibility to set the European Union's priorities and maintain unity across all of its 27 member states. Whoever succeeds Michel will need to make a hard assessment of the geostrategic challenge facing the EU today.