Armenia & Israel: Two natural allies on opposite sides of the fence No other intergovernmental relationship could be as complex and ironic at the same time. Since Israel and Armenia are two nations with very similar histories, which could not be more different at the same time. The political situation of one country is the
Otto von Bismarck: The conservative mastermind of Realpolitik When talking about the greatest German statesman/woman, names such as Konrad Adenauer, Willy Brandt or Helmut Schmidt are often mentioned. Well, it should be pointed out that the foundation for a modern and above all unified Germany, which has only existed for about 150 years, was laid
Soviet nostalgia: The irrational romanticization Nostalgia for the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia? What may seem alienating to many, has become increasingly common since the upheavals of the 1990s. While in the Gorbachev era there were still mass demonstrations for democratization and freedom processes, a quarter of a century after the events a kind of communist
What Armenia can learn from Austrian political society Talking about modern Austrian history, is talking about the history of a longstanding party system. A party system, previously dominated by the conservative ÖVP, the social democratic SPÖ and partly the right-wing populist FPÖ. Later, two more parties were established and belong to the core of Austrian
United, but diverse Europe: A perspective For many centuries, European powers competed with each other by shifting the power in one or the other direction. Countless wars between major powers shape the image of Europe. Especially, the colonial wars between France and Great Britain on the one side and the endless balancing of power between
Verschwörungstheorien: Ja zum Bauchgefühl, nein zu Fakten Die Corona-Krise ist eine weltweite Verschwörung einer Elite, die die Gesellschaft weiterhin versklaven will. So oder so ähnlich würden einzelne Verschwörungstheoretiker die aktuellen Geschehnisse deuten – nein nicht nur deuten, sondern voller Überzeugung dahinterstehen. Krisen und die daraus folgenden Notmaßnahmen, die geschichtlich bereits oft aufgetreten sind, bieten Verschwörungstheoretikern
Henry Kissinger: The symbol of realpolitik – loved, hated, disputed How unethical can foreign policy be? The political scientist and diplomat from Germany with Jewish roots is considered one of the most formative representatives of offensive realpolitik and pragmatism. As a heavyweight among diplomats who received the Nobel Peace Prize after the end of the
Quo vadis, EU? Sui generis – so wird das Gebilde der Europäischen Union aufgrund der untypischen Form bezeichnet. Aus dem Lateinischen abgeleitet bedeutet der Begriff soviel wie „eigene Art“ und beschreibt aus Sicht vieler Experten das untypische Konstrukt der Europäischen Union. Worin man sich aber einig sein kann, ist: Als Staatenbund oder Gebilde sui generis
The rise of nationalism: A fear of losing identity
The rise of nationalism: A fear of losing identity After many wars, countless taken lives, sacrifices, and greed, the world today functions as a puzzle game. Namely, from one idea to the realization and establishment of the European Union as the founders of common values, goods, countries are trying to incorporate, join this unique model,