Turkey is a vital transit hub for Caspian energy and a critical regional bridge, making its partnership indispensable for the EU’s strategic goals in the South Caucasus.
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The EU’s new asylum pact and national crackdowns reflect a political shift toward border control over protection. This pragmatic tightening may appease domestic voters but risks eroding refugee rights and undermining Europe’s historical role as a refuge.
The Venezuela intervention reveals Trump’s focus on the Western Hemisphere, rejection of international legal norms, and preference for military solutions. Europe faces difficult choices in defending sovereignty and multilateralism.
Fighting between Syrian forces and the SDF highlights the failure of U.S. mediation to implement a lasting political and military integration deal. Stalled Israel-Syria talks further show Trump’s diplomacy lacks the detailed process needed to resolve core security disputes.
Experts discussed a potential thaw in EU-China relations amid a shifting geopolitical landscape. While China expressed willingness to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction, European participants were cautious, citing distrust over Beijing’s alignment with Russia and its neutrality as a potential peacekeeper.