L’Union africaine face à l’impasse de l’intégration : entre souveraineté nationale et refondation d’un idéal panafricain - Le Rubicon
The article examines how the African Union struggles to balance member states’ national sovereignty with deeper pan-African integration, highlighting political and institutional deadlock. It underscores tensions between state autonomy and the ambition for stronger continental unity.

 

Le Venezuela après Maduro : Trump et le piège d’un « autoritarisme dirigé » - Le Rubicon 

The article argues that in a post-Maduro Venezuela, U.S. policy under Trump may foster a form of “managed authoritarianism” instead of real democratic transition, using external pressures and interventions.

 

Le gel avant la tempête ? Les enjeux internationaux des jeux de Milano-Cortina - Le Rubicon 

The piece argues that although the Milano-Cortina Winter Games appear peaceful, they embody rising geopolitical tensions and international stakes in sport and diplomacy.

 

Élections en Thaïlande : les conservateurs consolident leur ancrage | Ifri 

Thailand’s pro-business conservative Bhumjaithai party dominated the Feb 8, 2026 snap elections with 193 of 500 seats, consolidating its political foothold far beyond expectations.

 

Professor Dr. Stefan Bayer in den Nachhaltigkeitsrat der Bundesregierung berufen – GIDS 

The German Chancellor appointed Professor Dr Stefan Bayer, an expert in military economics and climate protection, to the Federal Sustainable Development Council for a three-year term.

 

Sweet Nothings: Rutte’s Trump-Whispering Is Counterproductive 

The piece argues that Mark Rutte’s strategy of placating Donald Trump through flattery may buy short-term calm but ultimately hinders NATO’s necessary strategic adaptation and weakens the alliance.

 

Does Guaranteeing Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge Still Serve U.S. Interests? 

The piece questions whether the U.S. commitment to Israel’s qualitative military edge still benefits U.S. interests, proposing more conditional aid to recalibrate influence and regional ties.

 

Deterrence Won’t Fail in the Taiwan Strait — It Will Be Bypassed 

The piece argues deterrence in the Taiwan Strait won’t fail through direct conflict but will be bypassed by Beijing’s sustained pressure, ambiguity, and political paralysing tactics.

 

Jetzt offiziell: NATO startet „Arctic Sentry“ für den hohen Norden – Augen geradeaus! 

NATO has officially begun the “Arctic Sentry” mission to strengthen its posture and security in the Arctic and High North, building on existing exercises and addressing strategic concerns after disputes over Greenland.

 

Türkei–Israel: Riskante Eskalation in einer fragmentierten Regionalordnung 

The article argues that Turkey-Israel relations are increasingly fraught within a fragmented regional order, with geopolitical competition and conflicting interests heightening the risk of dangerous escalation.

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