The new EU leadership faces the crucial task of advancing a more comprehensive agenda with Iran. To achieve this, the union must develop a long-term, inclusive strategy that prioritizes human rights, supports civil society, and regionalizes policies.
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In 2023, the EU and its member states became less proactive in promoting new democracy strategies and funding. While they focused on longer-term reforms in Ukraine and other states, the eruption of several crises along Europe’s borders complicated an emphasis on the global defense of democracy.
Without Nigel Farage’s leadership, Reform UK has struggled to make an impact in the British political landscape. His potential return to the helm of the party could threaten Conservatives’ seats in the upcoming election.
The Russian cyber attack on Christmas Eve severely affected Ukraine’s telecommunications networks, which are the main source of information in Ukrainians’ daily lives. To counter the threat, authorities are investing in strengthening cyber resilience.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has been characterized by diverging time horizons and expectations. At this critical juncture, European governments should increase military assistance to Ukraine.
By awarding Mahsa Amini and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement with the Sakharov prize, the European Parliament honored all those who have withstood the Iranian regime’s repression. But the EU should also take concrete steps to protect women and human rights defenders who have fled the country.
Armenia is facing its most precarious moment in three decades. The loss of Karabakh, a region with a centuries-old history of Armenian habitation and heritage, will reverberate for generations.
