All the shifts were emblematic of replacing a rigid, capital-centric approach with a fluid model focused on sub-regional frontiers, porous borders, and multi-alignment; his work provided global strategists with a more accurate, ground-level lens for...

The consensus that seems to be emerging is that "the terms of the agreement as presented in the media are clearly very much in favor of Iran," summarizes Hans-Jakob Schindler, a former German diplomat stationed in Tehran and director of the Counter...

Belfast and Glasgow “are the perfect environment” for any group that wants to develop street‑fighting capacity without drawing early police attention. Alexander Ritzmann talks to The National about the far-right forces behind recent race riots.

The old Goebbels villa north of Berlin has been decaying for years. Now an international organization wants to turn it into a center against antisemitism. The future of the site remains uncertain. An international anti -extremism organization plans...

Russia and the Taliban are building an increasingly close relationship despite decades of hostility and conflict. In this episode of Eastern Express, we examine why Moscow has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government...

The problem, experts caution, extends well beyond Australia’s borders. “The repatriation debate should take on a much greater sense of urgency, not only in Australia but in all countries that still have citizens and other individuals with a...

Organizations associated with the TRACE project will meet with leading experts on anti-Semitism and anti-Gypsyism at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on June 10-11, 2026. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen cooperation, share...

"It is Hezbollah that keeps driving this country into conflict with Israel." Middle East expert Hans-Jakob Schindler comments on current developments in the Middle East. There appears to be progress in the dialogue between Israel and Lebanon – but...

"As long as the oppressive apparatus within Iran is still loyal and functioning the regime can just about keep power - but only through the absolute repression of its own people." Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director, CEP talks about the Iranian...

Is an agreement on the horizon? Reports indicate that the US and Iran are close to extending the ceasefire. Security expert Hans-Jakob Schindler explains what's at stake. "The Iranian regime would like to delay an agreement a little longer, if...