Why are Politics so Important… Yet Broken?
Why are politics important? Because they shape our rights, lives, and futures. Ignoring them means surrendering power and justice.
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Beyond Fact-Checking: Rethinking the EU Disinformation Strategy
It’s time to revamp the EU disinformation strategy: why trust, participation, and civic education matter more than top-down control.
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5 Must-Read Books to Understand the World
Discover 5 must-read books to understand the world, from global politics to psychology and complexity science.
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A New World Order: How Media and Diplomacy Can Avoid a Liberal Apocalypse
Is a new world order possible? At the Milton Wolf Seminar 2025, ideas emerged for a decentralised, trust-based global future.
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9 Ways George Orwell Was Right in 1984 — with Quotes
Discover how George Orwell’s 1984 predicted today’s world. Explore real parallels, themes, and powerful quotes from this literature classic.
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Countering Misinformation in the EU: My Doctoral Speech
I gave a short speech at the start of my PhD defence ceremony to introduce my dissertation “Countering Misinformation in the European Union”.
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A Letter to my Fellow Europeans about Ukraine, Trump, and World War III
Our world stands at a crossroads. I call my fellow Europeans to speak up for justice, peace, and freedom before it’s too late.
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Baltic Leadership in Brussels: What the New High Representative Kaja Kallas Means for Tech Policy
Last month, the Estonian politician and diplomat Kaja Kallas began her term as the new High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission—a long title often abbreviated as HRVP, somewhat equivalent to the Foreign Affairs Minister of the EU. Replacing Spanish diplomat Josep Borrell, Kallas
A Moment of Truth: Insights from the 2024 Athens Democracy Forum
Insights from the 2024 World Democracy Forum: inclusive dialogue, tech’s role in democracy, and gamification for engagement.
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The Origins of Disinformation Policies in the EU
In the aftermath of Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolution of 2013-14, pro-Kremlin propaganda reached unprecedented levels. It started spreading confusion and distrust in Western institutions more easily and rapidly than ever before. Latvia, a small nation formerly part of the Soviet Union and home to a significant ethnic Russian minority, perceived an acute threat to European stability
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