Elections in Russia & complete collapse of democracy

 Voting Without Surprises or Fair Chances This year, elections are being held in at least 64 countries. Some, like the American ones, are followed with incredible interest by the whole planet; others, like the Indian ones, are the largest democratic vote in history with almost a billion people with the right to vote. However, there […]

Two faces of Henry Kissinger: The legacy of a man who shaped the world

The death of Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, at the age of 101 was not followed only by the eulogies usual for the departure of a diplomat of the highest caliber. In today’s polarized world, it would be unusual if everyone agreed on anything, let alone a man who shaped some of the most important events on the planet. However, the messages on the occasion of his death are so extremely contradictory that it is hard to believe that they refer to the same man. And they do. This is exactly what makes him one of the most important diplomats of the second half of the 20th century.

Fragile Africa — A challenge for peace and democracy

Without being overly paranoid or pessimistic, we are witnessing a major upheaval in the Sahel. This upheaval is political, with six coups d’état in West Africa since 2020, the latest of which overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger.

Soft power vs. Kremlin’s cooking

Soft power, what is it? A term that is increasingly present on the public scene. In the Oxford English Dictionary, the term “soft power” is defined as: “power (by a nation, state, alliance, etc.) exercised through economic and cultural influence rather than coercion or military power; this concept becomes popular since the second half of the eighties”.