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Foreign Policy

6 articles

Can a Small State Stay Neutral When the Middle Ground Is Mined?

The 2026 rejection of the Neutrality Initiative marks the definitive end of Switzerland’s role as a sanctions-free zone. This analysis explores how the 1815-era…

Politics World Switzerland

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 27, 2026 • 14:43

Will a Drone Over Mecca Redraw Saudi Arabia's Limits?

For the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the security of Mecca is more than a military objective; it is a load-bearing wall of religious legitimacy. This anal…

World Politics Saudi Arabia

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 16, 2026 • 09:54

Will Trump’s reunification pivot dismantle the Irish peace?

President Trump’s 2026 visit to Dublin signaled a radical shift from strategic neutrality to aggressive protectionism. By backing Irish reunification and passin…

Politics Finance Trump

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 13, 2026 • 07:25

7 Putin Calls, No Record: Trump's Diplomacy Before Office

Donald Trump’s second term has institutionalized a 'shadow diplomacy' that bypasses the State Department in favor of private envoys. From 7 unsupervised calls w…

Politics World Donald Trump

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 05, 2026 • 14:41

Will the Great Diplomatic Retreat turn allies into borderlands?

As the U.S. shutters consulates in 2026, the global load-bearing wall of diplomacy is being stripped for parts. This article examines the strategic shift toward…

Politics World Diplomacy

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 06, 2026 • 17:10

1435 Millimeters of Sovereignty: Rail Baltica’s New Blueprint

Estonia’s digital agility meets its legacy infrastructure head-on. At a recent Tallinn summit, Baltic ministers moved to accelerate Rail Baltica and create a un…

Politics Business Technology

Elisabeth Saar · May 24, 2026 • 19:53