Vienna, 21/01/2025 – The new year is not breaking our expectations and outlooks on European security and foreign policy developments, both positively and negatively. Indeed, with the second mandate of the Trump administration in the United States that just started yesterday 20th January 2025 with the sworn-in of the President-Elect, the ground-breaking truce in the…
Politico Europe plays a pivotal role in informing the public and policymakers about critical developments in politics and global affairs. With its unparalleled access to key players and events, Politico has become a trusted source for accurate and timely news. In December 2024, young professionals participating in a program organized by the International Community NGO…
APCO Worldwide is a globally recognized advisory and advocacy communications consultancy. The company specializes in providing strategic solutions to clients in both the private and public sectors, helping them navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals through lobbying, public affairs, and media campaigns. As part of an enriching educational experience organized by the International Community…
An international panel will discuss AI’s implications and challenges and how international institutions like the United Nations and the European Union should face the new technology. Youth IGF Italy, 30/11/2024 – In an always-evolving international and technological environment represented by the introduction and development of artificial intelligence, the panel organised within the framework of the…
On 14th November, 2024, a group of young professionals and individuals passionate about public policymaking and international diplomacy visited the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as part of an event organized by the International Community NGO. The visit provided an in-depth look into the OSCE’s essential role in fostering international dialogue and addressing global…
A new and exciting chapter is unfolding for the International Community NGO. After months of dedicated preparation, detailed planning, and strategic development, we are thrilled to unveil our guiding document for advocacy and policy analysis at the European Parliament: our first official position paper. This landmark publication represents our commitment to amplifying youth voices and…
One of the biggest questions we always get from recent graduates and students is: “How do I get into the Brussels internship bubble?” Internships are indeed the key to starting a career in the EU policy space, especially in Brussels — but it’s far from easy! Competition is tough, with everyone chasing that elusive “in.”…
Statement by the International Community: Internationale Politik für junge Profis onYouth Engagement in Democratic Processes During our visit to the 2024 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the International Community NGO emphasized the crucial role of youth in shaping Europe’s democratic future. Representing 25% of the EU’s population, young people must have a voice in key democratic…
Brussels, 29/09/2024 – Over the past two months, twenty-seven young professionals and university students, selected from a pool of over one hundred applicants from both EU and non-EU countries, gathered to deepen their understanding of the EU institutions, with a special focus on the European Council, its policymaking process, and the Common Foreign and Security…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States (US) have had a complex relationship since they established diplomatic ties in 1979. Although they have cooperated in areas such as trade, global threats, and cultural exchange, they have also competed in military and economic fields. In recent years, the relations between China and the…
On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) made headlines with its announcement of issuing arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Children’s Ombudsman, Maria Lvova-Belova, for alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. This decision has put the ICC back into the international spotlight, reopening discussions on the role and significance…
A short reconstruction of Sudan’s history from independence to the current conflict. Sudan is a State located in the northwestern part of the African continent. It borders with Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, and Libya. With its 1,886,068 square kilometres, Sudan represents the third-largest country on the continent (until the…
“I’d been to some war zones before in my life, but I had never been in one as terrifying as Chechnya” – Scott Anderson, American author and war correspondent “How we react to the tragedy of one small person accurately reflects our attitude towards a whole nationality, and increasing the numbers doesn’t change much” – Anna Politkovskaya,…
Let’s discover all the pros and cons of such an interesting and at the same time challenging idea put forth by some countries in recent years. Although at that specific time, the five permanent members of the Security Council held much of the global power, the current post-1945 international order has been questioned several times…
In the wake of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, trust in international arms control regimes, particularly the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, is increasingly diminishing. Lithuania’s recent decision to exit the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing regional security concerns and the need to improve its defence capabilities, marks a significant and troubling…
On the 13th of September in Strasbourg the European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen held the annual speech concerning the State of the European Union. But what is it and what has been said? The State of the European Union (in short SOTEU) is the annual speech delivered by the President of the European…
Election time for Taiwan! This weekend on Sunday, January 13th the so-called Yuan elections will take place again in Taiwan. Since 1992 this format has boosted the country’s democracy tremendously and currently, Taiwan can be regarded as one of the most successful democracies being slightly below the Netherlands in 10th place in the World Democracy…
Forlì, 28th of May – For the first time in Italy, the European Youth Event (the biannual youth event which usually takes place in Strasbourg organised by the European Parliament) has taken place in Forlì, precisely on the University of Bologna campus from the 17th to the 19th of May, featuring thousands of young Europeans and NGOs, including ours,…
Software is eating the world” said 2011 American businessman and former software engineer Marc Andreessen to point out how each modern activity involves the use of software. Little did Andreessen know that the same software industry could be at risk of being eaten. From 2011 on, new cutting-edge technology surged massively, posing a threat to…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States (US) have had a complex relationship since they established diplomatic ties in 1979. Although they have cooperated in areas such as trade, global threats, and cultural exchange, they have also been in competition in military and economic fields. In recent years, the relations between China…