Special Report for InDepthReports As global power dynamics shift and strategic competition intensifies, Ukraine’s mineral resources have become the subject of an increasingly popular narrative: that whoever controls Ukraine’s underground
The EU’s fragmented approaches to the crises of climate change, conflict, and democracy fall short by not addressing the mutually reinforcing links between them. Brussels needs an integrated strategy to tackle the emerging three-way nexus and mitigate the vulnerabilities it
Abstract: This investigation explores the rising use of the death penalty in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly against political protesters, ethnic minorities, and individuals accused of drug-related offenses. Drawing on
A geopolitical race is underway in the heart of Eurasia, as countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus scramble to reposition themselves as critical trade corridors in a rapidly
Ukraine’s rare earth deal with the United States is not just a commercial agreement—it is a high-stakes geopolitical bet. It offers a pathway to break free from Russian and Chinese
Communities across the EU face a growing water crisis driven by decades of groundwater mismanagement compounded by climate change. With an increasing number of groundwater bodies in poor quantitative condition
After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Eastern Europe successfully ended its dependence on Russian natural gas. To ensure the region’s energy security, the EU must continue to diversify its supplies
Throughout its history, the condition of the Central Office has been one important measure of Germany’s evolving relationship to its Nazi past. After its founding in 1958, it enjoyed 10
Investigation Team In the early hours of Monday, 10 October 2024, Russia pummelled Ukraine’s largest cities with missiles killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 100, according to
Over the past decade, Iran’s influence in Syria manifested through a sophisticated network of smuggling routes, used to transfer weapons, money, drugs, and fuel to its allies most notably Hezbollah.