International Relations

The EU lacks a decisive and clear policy  in the Middle East conflict and towards Palestine. Its aim is rather to contain the conflict and not let it spin out of control.

This contribution deals with the issue of resilience, coordination of EU Member States and the Israeli controlled Area C

Ágnes Heller is one of the most prominent philosophers of our time. We talked with her about her experiences during the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, about the crisis in Europe and its future, and about coping with the past.

The European Neighbourhood Policy's engagement for a two state solution proves to be outdated. Its revitalisation could form an integral part of international efforts to resolve the conflict.

The South Caucasus is an extraordinarily complex region in many ways. The EU maintains relationships with the region for over two decades but a clear strategic vision is missing.

The three South Caucasus countries have taken different routes towards integration into the European Union. The different approaches obstruct a common action for further integration into the EU.

The occupation of the Palestinian territory raises questions for the European Neighbourhood Policy. A number of practical steps are required for a way forward

The victory of Donald Trump and the way his election campaign was conducted will have multiple effects on politics in the EU, sleepless nights are already one of them.

Trump has won the battle against the political establishment for now. But what must Europe be prepared for next?

In October 1956, Hungarian citizens staged a popular uprising to protest against the repressive policies of the Communist Party and against the country’s occupation by the Soviet Army. On 11 November 1956, Soviet forces quashed the last pockets of armed resistance in the capital city.