International Affairs

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The Challenges Facing the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)

The European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) represents a cornerstone of the EU’s approach to managing external security and defence. It facilitates the deployment of military and civilian missions to manage crises, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security. However, as the global landscape becomes increasingly unstable, characterized by rapid geopolitical shifts, emerging security […]

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The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission: Fostering Peace and Security in Ukraine

The Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was a crucial international operation initiated in response to the crisis in Ukraine, which started in 2014. Its primary objective was to observe and report in an impartial and objective way on the situation in Ukraine, and to

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Building Bridges or Walls? The Impact of EU CSDP Operations on International Relations

In the complicated matrix of the international relations, the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations stand out as a distinctive thread, weaving through the complex architecture of global security and diplomacy. Established with the aim of enhancing the EU’s ability to prevent and manage crises, the CSDP has emerged into

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