With so many threats on the horizon, we need a union that can navigate the turbulent seas of the future and protect the European dream of peace and prosperity for its people and global neighbours, Alexander Borum writes. As the European elections approach, a new group of Members of the European Parliament will soon take…
On 25 March, the Advanced Masters of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The celebration will focus on the close-knit Alumni community built over the years.
Are you doing a PhD or have you recently completed one? Read Alexander Borum’s piece on taking your PhD into the more operational side of international affairs. Alexander is an Advisor on Political and Security Affairs for the Delegation of the European Union in Somalia….
Last 28th of February the Head of EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Somalia 🇸🇴, Mrs. Tiina Intelmann, visited for the first time the EU NAVFOR ATALANTA Force Headquarters (FHQ) on board ESPS Canarias, flagship of 39th FHQ Rotation. Portuguese Commodore Joao Pereira, Force Commander (FCdr) of EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, welcomed the EU delegation together with representatives of…
Getting the ball rolling on a career in international affairs can be a massive undertaking. It is both daunting and, at times, quite confusing, as the paths are many, and the competition is stiff. With this in mind, it can be a good idea to prioritise efforts and push for the top-tier opportunities out there….
Sie sind verletzt, traumatisiert, wütend. Oder tot. Hier berichten Soldaten und Angehörige über das Hadern mit dem Sinn ihres Einsatzes. Nach wenigen Minuten steigen ihr Tränen in die Augen. Lauren Ogden, 36 Jahre alt, United States Navy, Petty Officer Second Class. Sie steht in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in der Wohnung einer Bekannten, als die Gefühle, die…
Most students of International Relations practice Diplomatic dreaming rather than Californian dreaming. Unfortunately, the IR job market’s partial equilibrium suffers from increasing supply and perpetual low demand. Both the financial crisis and the ongoing health crisis have exacerbated this inverse trend and, as a result, competition in the field of international affairs is skyrocketing. Also,…
Climate Change is an immense topic in contemporary discourse, and where our talks often fall on pursuing green growth, circular economies and sustainable living, we often neglect to discuss the negative ramifications, should our pursuits fail. For many of us, we share a collective understanding that a heating climate will have massive consequences on biodiversity…
