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On the United Nations' 80th Birthday
Eighty years ago, a new world order was created. Fifty-one Heads of State and Government made a decision. Henceforth, peace was to be prioritized over war, and international law was to prevail over lawlessness. International relations were to be characterized by cooperation rather than confrontation.
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Between Populism and Pragmatism
What the Czech Elections Reveal About Europe’s Future. An analysis by Natália Sabol Tkáčová, Project Manager, FNF Central Europe.
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The Czech Republic Heads to the Polls: Key Dynamics Ahead of the October Parliamentary Elections
In the run-up to the Czech parliamentary elections on 3–4 October, Andrej Babiš’s ANO movement leads the polls, raising the stakes for both Czech democracy and Europe.
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New FNF Study: Partnership between Russia and North Korea
North Korea is providing massive support to Russia in its war of aggression. However, according to a new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Moscow's rewards have been minimal so far. The regime in Pyongyang is benefiting primarily in political terms.
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The UN Charter turns 80 - A Reminder of a Vision
On June 26, 1945, the UN Charter was signed by 51 states.
Eighty years later, 193 nations have committed themselves to its international legal obligations. The Charter's foundational ideas, however, seem to have drifted far from present-day realities. A timely reminder.
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NATO Summit 2025 – Allies meet in The Hague for a numbers game
Amid growing global instability, NATO leaders will meet in The Hague on 24-25 June for the annual NATO Summit. Item number one on the agenda: defence spending. The leaders are expected to agree on boosting their defence budgets to 5% of GDP and thereby keep US President Trump on board of the Alliance.
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Talks with Iran: Can Geneva bring diplomacy back?
Geneva once again becomes a stage for international diplomacy and the pursuit of peace. The talks on Iran's nuclear program show how valuable dialogue, trust, and a return to principles of international law are.
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