Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Europe into a new strategic era. But as the conflict persists, European governments and institutions are struggling to move past crisis-driven, short-term policies and design a new European order.
Georgia is moving toward Europe while retreating from democracy. Following the European Commission’s recommendation to grant the country EU candidate status, with many conditions attached, European leaders will meet in December to confirm whether Georgia merits this new position.
Pundits and analysts are increasingly turning to a popularized version of realism to interpret the world. Yet this framing has serious shortcomings that obscure lucid analysis.
In February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves across Europe, prompting EU member states to stand united and take unprecedented political and financial measures to constrain the Kremlin.
The UN, particularly its Security Council, is in desperate need of reform. The organization has to become more efficient and less political to tackle the multitude of crises it faces.
By refusing to openly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, G20 leaders exposed the divisions in and limits of multilateral institutions. Russia and China are the beneficiaries.
The rules-based international order is becoming increasingly dysfunctional. To redesign the global system and convince publics around the world, governments must include citizens’ perspectives in the discussion.
