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Is Europe turning right or is it a reflection of domestic discontent within member states? Amb. Gurjit Singh, former Indian ambassador to Germany analyzes how the win for right-wing parties in the EU Commission election will impact EU priorities. #EU #EUelections #EUelections2024 #EUParliament #Europe #EuropeanUnion #EUCommission #europe #greentransition #RussiaUkraineWar #inflation #economicgrowth #regionalsecurity #regionaldiplomacy #foreignpolicy #diplomacy #GHresearch #GHanalysis

Looking forward to chairing this Labour Foreign Policy Group webinar on the upcoming Taiwanese elections next week. Should be a great discussion about the implications of the election results for the Indo-Pacific and the UK's foreign policy, with some great expert speakers. https://lnkd.in/gGTzbuV4

The Tories have shredded the UK’s foreign policy reputation over the last 14 years. Now, only Labour can mend it. See the latest piece from foreign policy expert Gary Kent 🌍⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eqNSt6QQ #globalaffairs #foreignpolicy #NATO #EU #uk #uklabour #policy #politics #elections

🔎 Is the EU changing again? The EP proposes treaty changes that some say will lead to federalisation. Will citizens support reform efforts? Árpád Lapu's article answers the questions!⬇ https://lnkd.in/dfGa-Pri #EU #EuropeanUnion #Democracy #Sovereignty #FutureOfEurope #EuropeanParliament #LisbonTreaty #Federalization

What are the main domestic issues of every EU member? Every EU member has its own focus points and agenda. When EU voters go to the polls, most won't be thinking about Europe but their local situation. Studies and high abstention rates show that citizens are generally uninterested in or unaware of the European Parliament vote, focusing instead on domestic issues. #Elections #EU2024 #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations

Review of the 9th EU Parliament, in light of the upcoming 10th The 9th legislative term of the European Parliament saw increased political fragmentation, with traditional majorities (EPP and S&D) giving way to a stronger presence of centrist, Green, and right-wing groups. Despite disruptions from Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parliament passed significant legislation, including the Green Deal and measures to support Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict. #EU #Elections2024 #EuParliament #Diplomacy #GeoPolitics

European elections are coming up in June and they will set the tone for the next five years of work in the EU. Sometimes they seem distant and confusing, but they will have a big impact on everything from security and defence to environmental policy. If you want to learn a bit more about the elections and what they might mean for you, I would recommend subscribing to Brussels Dispatches. Wilf King and Pierre Minoves are putting together a series of articles about all things Brussels to help people understand what all the fuss is about. You can also read a piece by yours truly about the debate over how to reform the Council of the European Union and what is worth preserving! If six months in the Council has shown me anything, it is that getting 27 countries to agree on something is actually quite an achievement. There are plenty of areas for improvement, but we shouldn't forget how powerful consensus can be. 🤠 https://lnkd.in/eeeZX4Sc

Language & Rhetoric in Times of Crisis & in Diplomacy British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in a message to Iran did a Liam Neeson or Donald Rumsfeldich “Known Knowns, Known Unknowns & Unknown Unknowns” style rhetoric by stating “We see you, we see through what you're doing. We see how you're doing it, particularly the Houthi rebels & no good can come from it”   In the Israel - Hamas war the “Known Knowns, Known Unknowns & Unknown Unknowns” perfectly fits even after 100 days of futile aggression with scores of innocent lives lost & hostages not free. These days you don’t know who is your real friend.  A new kind of wind is blowing due to which values & principles are going down the drain while people, politics & diplomacy have become opportunistic for quick gains & vanity.   Who gained what so far? You can’t cut off or untangle deeply embedded people to people ties & we can’t replace neighbours. Let reason & dialogue prevail in solving issues & in achieving peace. Does aggressive rhetoric by West or leaders prevent international crisis? If it does, the global south should up the rhetoric in standing up for its rights. == Internet Update The accessibility to websites / apps still persists.  It is very likely that the etisalat router & even my laptop is hacked. By who?  There is no dearth of state actors, politicians, criminals & interest groups. I want to talk but there are no channels of dialogue to talk & address issues. It looks like vested interests want to either stop me or take over my voice and think & write for me. Everywhere I see people seem to be pushing me for some action to suit them? But I do not play games of others or governments nor am seeking favours. We can talk & if values, vision & purpose align, we can tango.   No Games Only Honest Dialogue. For everything that happens directly or indirectly the responsibility rests with the Government & top leadership.   There is a major difference between Thugs & Criminals and Government.  Criminals use threats & fear to operate while Governments operate based on trust, responsibility, dialogue & accountability. == Interesting Reads I. Coalition Politics In A World Of Israel & Ayodhya Madam Mrinal Pande writes from Politicians & billionaires doing pilgrimage rounds to Bollywood wearing rudrakshmalas & tilak and chanting Jai Siya Ram anywhere, "everyone is using this reborn Hinduism to get what they want” but the dream of time travel into Ram Rajya on the wings of a temple, I am sorry dears, is just that – a dream. Must Read: https://lnkd.in/ea9viQaW II.  Gaza and us: Between words and deeds Iyad Abu Shakra asks, Is it in our interest to know the truth about what is happening in our region, or are we too innocent to handle the bitterness? Do Read: https://lnkd.in/e7-7Qrhm III. How a centuries-old British company ruined lives due to a software glitch British Bureaucracy & its World View need real reform with times. Do Read: https://lnkd.in/evGgcDZB

📰 New Insightful Analysis by Nawaf Al-Thani on #Polistratics : “The #French Elections: A Political Earthquake with Global Repercussions.” In this op-ed, Nawaf Al-Thani explores the significant implications of the leftist New Popular Front’s position in the French parliamentary elections. This unexpected outcome could reshape France’s approach to global diplomacy, influence its stance on critical issues like Ukraine and Gaza, and lead to potential political deadlock. Read more to understand the far-reaching consequences of this pivotal moment in French politics. 🇫🇷⚡️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWhqimHP