Recent event
Ukraine High-Level Experts Meeting
Beyond the Horizon ISSG will organize a High-Level Experts Meeting in non-public online format on 17 March at 15:00 CET. The meeting will serve to better evaluate the course the conflict takes in Ukraine and its repercussions on the future of the country, the region, and on transatlantic Alliance. Beyond the Horizon ISSG will translate discussion points into a brief that will inform policy at various levels to include EU and NATO.
The discussions that will feature high-level experts from civil society and international organizations will centre more precisely on the following questions:
– What is the status quo in the conflict?
– What are the probable scenarios for subsequent Russian actions?
– What do all those scenarios mean for the region and the transatlantic alliance and what can be done to mitigate/counter impact?
If you wish to join the meeting, please send an email to onur.sultan@behorizon.org.
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The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is held every year in Singapore to discuss security and defense related issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Sponsored...
06
Jun
2024
Un nouvel horizon : les jeunes auront le dernier mot lors des Élections Européennes de 2024
Introduction Dans une décision historique, la Belgique a ouvert les portes de la démocratie plus largement que jamais en permettant aux citoyens...
28
May
2024
Beyond Grey: Kenya and Namibia’s Roadmap Against Financial Crime Challenges
Background On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) categorized Kenya and Namibia as high-risk countries for anti-money...
14
May
2024
Xi Jinping in Europe: Strategic Autonomy and the Shifting Alliances in EU-China Relations
In early May of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Europe, the first since the global pandemic began....
07
May
2024
Een nieuwe horizon omarmen: De jeugd zal het laatste woord hebben bij de Europese verkiezingen van 2024
Inleiding In een baanbrekende beslissing opende België de deuren van de democratie breder dan ooit door het mogelijk te maken voor burgers van 16...
11
Apr
2024
The Role of CSRD and CS3D in Tackling with Climate Crisis
“Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world” says the new report published by European Environment Agency. A rise in average global...
10
Apr
2024
Embracing a New Horizon: Youth Will Say the Last Word in The European Elections 2024
Introduction In a landmark decision, Belgium opened the doors of democracy wider than ever before by making it possible for citizens aged 16 and...
09
Apr
2024
Crossroads of Power: Navigating the 2024 US Election’s Impact on Transatlantic Relations
Crossroads of Power: Navigating the 2024 US Election's Impact on Transatlantic Relations by Ilaria Gallo April 09, 2024 | 17 min read 1....
08
Apr
2024
Unveiling the Chessboard: Macron’s Gambit, NATO’s Dilemma, and Putin’s Warning Amidst the Ukraine Crisis
Unveiling the Chessboard: Macron’s Gambit, NATO’s Dilemma, and Putin’s Warning Amidst the Ukraine Crisis by Laura Scotto di Clemente March...
27
Mar
2024
Beyond the Carnage: Implications of the ISIL-Claimed Attack in Moscow
Beyond the Carnage: Implications of the ISIL-Claimed Attack in Moscow by Laura Scotto di Clemente & Onur Sultan May 17, 2021 | 12 min...
18
Mar
2024
Facing the Future: Navigating Egypt’s Deepening Socio-Economic Challenges
Background Egypt suffered mighty consequences from food rising prices, which rose by 72% in the last fiscal year, pushing the cost of living over...
18
Mar
2024
Strategic Show of Strength: Unpacking the Largest NATO Exercise since the End of Cold War
Introduction The illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 shook the international community, challenging the very foundations of European...
13
Mar
2024
Governance, Growth, and Geopolitics: Insights from China’s Two Sessions
The National People's Congress (NPC) of China functions as the paramount organ of state authority, operating as a single-chamber legislature endowed...
16
Feb
2024
Between Ballots and Battleships: Dissecting Taiwan’s 2024 Electoral Aftermath
Within the intricate mosaic of Asia-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan stands out not just as a sovereign entity but as a central hub, pivotal to...
16
Feb
2024
The growing importance of artificial intelligence in corporate sustainability reporting
Excessive use of raw materials, pollution of air & soil, melting of glaciers, rising sea levels and negative implications of climate change...
05
Jan
2024
The Admiral’s New Role: Analysing the Geopolitical Implications of China’s Defense Ministry Shift
The appointment of Admiral Dong Jun as the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Minister of National Defense represents a critical juncture in the...
04
Jan
2024
The role of AI in response to climate-related security problems and the European Green Deal
The relationship between climate change and security is becoming more conspicuous as the intensity and frequency of climate-related environmental...
03
Jan
2024
After COP 28 Climate Summit: Is it a victory for the future of the EU Green Deal?
The EU Green Deal is the most comprehensive and effective policy package to respond to the adverse impacts of climate change. On the other hand,...
07
Dec
2023
The Geopolitics of Climate Change: China and the US Strategies in Focus at COP28
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, 2023, in the United Arab Emirates,...
05
Dec
2023
The role of EU in COP 28 – Can EU be the forefront fighter in the war against climate change?
Climate change has turned into a real climate emergency or crisis. July 2023 was recorded as the hottest month in 120.000 years, while geopolitical...
23
Nov
2023
The Biden-Xi Dialogue: Balancing Competition and Cooperation in a Fragile World
Introduction At the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, a significant meeting took place, drawing considerable...
08
Nov
2023
The US and Israel’s War with Hamas
Introduction The situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip is tense. Although there have been numerous attacks in Israel, the present situation appears...
26
Oct
2023
Decoding the BRI’s Second Decade: Ideology, Governance, and Geopolitics
Introduction As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 10th anniversary, its context has evolved significantly within the geopolitical and...
25
Oct
2023
Lebanon Treads a Narrow Path to Avoid Regional War
As Israel’s assault on Gaza rages on, the prospect of a regionalization of the fighting grows. Lebanon, in particular, remains the most likely point...
24
Oct
2023
Latest Gaza War to Reshuffle Cards in the Middle East
Background On October 7, 2023, in the next day of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the world woke to the news of another terrorist...
23
Oct
2023
Gabon Coup
Background Omar Bongo was president of Gabon for four decades. In 1967, following the death of Leon Mba, he rose to the seat of power for the...
01
Oct
2023
Book Review: Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval
A great upheaval is coming. It will change us, and our planet. In the global south, extreme climate change will push vast numbers of people from...
19
Sep
2023
Moldova Independence
Background The breakaway region of Moldova, known as Transnistria, is a small region that borders Ukraine on the east and the Dniester River on the...
24
Aug
2023
Niger Military Coup
Background The Sahel region of Africa has the fastest growing population in the world. Poverty, food crisis, and armed conflict threaten the area as...
01
Aug
2023
Japan’s Defense Buildup and NATO Involvement
Background In 2007, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States formed the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Quad for short, to counter...
31
Jul
2023
The New EU Security Paradigm: Climate and Security Nexus
The risks posed by climate change, such as extreme weather events and losses in biodiversity, have forced security policy-makers to change their...
14
Jul
2023
French Unrest: Police killing of Nahel Merzouk
Background In 2017, former president of France, François Hollande In 2018 and 2019, France experienced a unique wave of protesters called the...
14
Jul
2023
China’s Rising Power in the Middle East: A New Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle East, a region rich in energy resources, is strategically important for global powers. As the world's largest oil importer, China has...
04
Jul
2023
Shangri-La Dialogue 2023: Charting a Path Towards Security and Stability in the Indo-Pacific
The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defense summit, convened in Singapore from 2nd to 4th June 2023, marking a pivotal moment for...
06
Jun
2023
Increased Militarisation of Space – A New Realm of Security
Abstract The military use of space is not new, yet it has developed and become more advanced today. Major powers, such as the US, China, and Russia,...
15
Mar
2023
Generative AI – Astonishing but no reason to be afraid
1. Introduction Generative AI (GenAI) is a form of artificial intelligence that can create novel content such as audio, data, codes, or images. It...
06
Mar
2023
Cultural aspects in multicultural mentoring-to-work relationships
Sirppa Kinos (Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland)Ilse Van den Berckt (Eudres, University of Applied Sciences Leuven-Limburg, Belgium)Roza...
23
Feb
2023
Two Major Earthquakes Hit Türkiye and Syria – An Evaluation of Crisis Management Efforts
Two Major Earthquakes Hit Türkiye and SyriaAn Evaluation of Crisis Management Efforts by Onur Sultan* and Jannis Figura** February 21, 2023|...
08
Feb
2023
Western weapon supplies to Ukraine in 2023 and potential Russian responses
1. New forms of Western weapon supplies to Ukraine in 2023 In my previous article, I discussed that Ukraine mainly needs three weapon systems to...
06
Feb
2023
Why is giving an old frigate to Ukraine such a bad idea?
Ukraine’s deputy Foreign Minister Andrij Melnyk called on Germany in a series of tweets to provide a class 212A submarine and a 32 years old...
31
Jan
2023
An assessment of the European microchip industry and its expansion strategy
Abstract The microchip industry will probably grow from $575 billion in 2022 into a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. The main obstacles are limited...
30
Jan
2023
The Defrosting of the Arctic region and the interventionism of the European Union
Introduction The Arctic region presents itself as a complex geopolitical chess game. Given the emerging concerns of climate change and its...
27
Jan
2023
US-China Relations: Adrift Between Conflict and Tianxia
US-China Relations: Adrift Between Conflict and Tianxia by Mats Radeck[i], Fatih Civrillioglu[ii] October 18, 2022 | 8 min read Introduction...
25
Jan
2023
The potential directions of the Ukraine War in spring 2023
Abstract The Ukraine War slowed down over the past months due to the harsh weather conditions and the high casualties on both sides. Russia and...
14
Jan
2023
International criminal justice and the war in Ukraine
Abstract The international crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine can be prosecuted under the current international law framework...
11
Jan
2023
Japan: Proactive in the Light of Current Issues
Introduction Following World War II (WWII), just as Germany did, Japan disarmed itself. Since then, the country has prioritized economic development...
29
Dec
2022
Digitalisation for integration of migrants: Necessity more than an opportunity
Digitalisation entered almost every part of human life with the pace of technology’s advance, fuelled by the pandemic and lockdown. Internet...
29
Dec
2022
South Sudan’s Vulnerability to Floods
South Sudan’s Vulnerability to Floods by Jannis Figura December 28, 2022 | 7 min read 1. Introduction Climate change is a global phenomenon,...
23
Dec
2022
Learning from experience: Comparing disaster management in the Philippines and Europe
Learning from experience: Comparing disaster management in the Philippines and Europe
20
Dec
2022
EU Green Deal, Corporate Sustainability and Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains
EU Green Deal, Corporate Sustainability and Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains by İlyas Gülenç December 20, 2022 | 7 min read...
01
Dec
2022
The Political Crisis in Pakistan
Background A political crisis has erupted in Pakistan, following months of unrest since the removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in April....
28
Nov
2022
Lebanon and the Janus-faced Border Deal
Introduction When a large amount of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut in August 2020, it left a swath of destruction in the city. The...
24
Nov
2022
COP 27, EU Green Deal, and the Birth Pain of a New International Order
COP 27, the EU Green Deal, and the Birth Pain of a New International Order by İlyas Gülenç* November 22, 2022 | 6 min read Introduction...
18
Nov
2022
India’s Dilemma over Ukraine
Introduction The war on Ukraine has clearly transformed the political environment in Europe, but it has also divided the world. In this turbulent...
18
Nov
2022
Disputes in Government: Nuclear Test for Scholz’s ‘Zeitenwende’
Background In 2011, the German government, run by Christian Democrats (CDU) and Liberals (FDP) and headed by Angela Merkel decided to phase out...
14
Nov
2022
Dissecting the New Swedish Migration Policy
A new political era awaits Sweden as Ulf Kristersson (Moderate) has officially been elected the new Swedish Prime Minister with the support of the...
09
Nov
2022
Reskilled and Integrated, but How? Navigating Trauma and Temporary Hardships
Abstract Immigrants are often pressed to show how they will contribute to a host country, thus proving through their conditions of entry and human...
04
Nov
2022
Global Supply Chain After the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Strengthening his position in the Congress after winning the elections for the third time, Xi Jinping raised the Taiwan issue in the Congress. His...
01
Nov
2022
When the clock strikes midnight!
At Midnight this Monday, President Aoun becomes Mr. Michel Aoun, a Lebanese citizen. This transition is the ancient Greeks’ greatest gift to...
19
Oct
2022
The Implications of Nord Stream-1 Explosion within the Context of the EU Green Deal
The Implications of Nord Stream-1 Explosion within the Context of the EU Green Deal by İlyas Gülenç October 18, 2022 | 8 min read...
17
Oct
2022
The New Global Order in the Making
The New Global Order in the MakingGeopolitics Task Force Brief by Onur Sultan[i], Mats Radeck[ii], Jeremy Alan Garlick[iii], Olena...
15
Oct
2022
Iran: The Beginning of a Feminist Revolution
Iran: The Beginning of a Feminist Revolution by Mats Radeck[i] and Avin Khodakarim[ii] October 5, 2022 | 10 min read For about four weeks,...
13
Oct
2022
Book Review: The Dictator’s Learning Curve
Dobson's (2012) book takes on a somewhat different task to provide us with insights from dictatorships. While the works of political scientists on...
06
Oct
2022
Reception crisis’ for asylum seekers in Belgium and the Netherlands: What does it tell us?
Reception crisis’ for asylum seekers in Belgium and the Netherlands: What does it tell us? by Fatih Yilmaz, Director of Projects and...
27
Sep
2022
Follow-Up: Saied’s Project of Democratic Backsliding
Background In 2011, the Jasmine revolution brought Tunisia’s president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali to fall and ended an entrenched dictatorship. The...
22
Sep
2022
Post Election Reflection – A New Political Era in Sweden
After a tense wait following the Swedish election on Sunday, September 11, the result came on Wednesday. After eight years of government by the...
16
Sep
2022
A Play of Divide and Power: Making Sense of the Violent Unrests in Iraq
Background On October 10, 2021, parliamentary elections were held in Iraq about six months before schedule in response to protestors’ demands....
14
Sep
2022
Tension in Taiwan increase as Western-Chinese rivalry intensifies
Background On August 2, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to Taiwan while on a tour in Asia to show support for US Allies. At...
12
Sep
2022
Climate Action Failure and Its Implications on Military Security
Introduction Global Risks Report-2022 of the World Economic Forum has ranked “Climate action failure” as the most severe security risk at the global...
01
Sep
2022
The integration challenges of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands: What’s next?
THE INTEGRATION CHALLENGES OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN THE NETHERLANDS: WHAT’S NEXT? by Kubra Tasbas, Research Intern September 01, 2022| 11 min read...
31
Aug
2022
Assessing Germany’s Potential Responsibility in a Rearming Europe
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has moved the topic of defence to the epicentre of the political debate in the transatlantic zone....
04
Jul
2022
Finland and Sweden to Become NATO Allies Soon
While the discussions and musings on “strategic autonomy” after Brexit flooded corridors of EU, the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia brought...
24
Jun
2022
Green or Brown Future for The World: Geopolitical Dimensions of The Eu Green Deal
Green or Brown Future for The World: Geopolitical Dimensions of The Eu Green Deal by İlyas Gülenç* June 24, 2022 | 13 min read Rising energy...
23
Jun
2022
The Prime Minister elections, and government formation in Lebanon
Following the elections of Speaker Berri, the time is now for the choosing of a new Prime Minister followed by government formation. Although...
22
Jun
2022
A Two-way Process: Towards a new (better) environment for labour market integration of refugees?
European and OECD countries remain among the main destination points for refugees from all around the world. Since the 2015 Syrian refugee crisis,...
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