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Nov 21, 2023, 12:51 PM

Behind the Scenes of Geopolitical Shifts: Pivotal Strategy in the Middle East Chessboard

Over a month after the terrorist assault carried out by Hamas against Israel, the Middle East is facing a critical "dark hour" marked by the escalating influence of Iran in the region. The opening of four fronts Gaza, Lebanon,...

Sep 21, 2023, 11:56 PM

Nordic countries expanding their Defense Doctrine

In the face of evolving security challenges and the subsequent escalation of tensions in the region, the Nordic countries have embarked on a proactive path, embracing collaborative measures. They are actively engaged in developing a broad Nordic defense approach...

May 9, 2023, 3:51 PM

Nordic Dilemma – balancing between independence and security

The hallmark of the Nordic countries’ approach to conflict is the pursuit of a diplomatic solution while upholding their own interests and security needs. However, escalating military tensions and geopolitical rivalries necessitate military guarantees to ensure security and sovereignty....

Apr 5, 2023, 11:49 AM

‘The NATO-Finland-Russia triangle: How will it play out in the coming months?’

After almost a year since Finnish President Sauli Niinistö made the decision in May 2022 for Finland to submit an application for NATO membership, which was supported by the Finnish Parliament, Finland has now officially become a member of...

Mar 15, 2023, 11:01 PM

The Arctic Nordic Balance – Military Presence vs Economic Development

The Arctic region has become a site of growing international attention due to its valuable resources and its potential as a trade route. However, competing interests and military activity of prominent powers, namely Russia and the United States, are...

Dec 21, 2022, 10:13 AM

Geopolitical Icebergs of the High North

Arctic geopolitics is changing in the High North due to the war in Ukraine. With the outbreak of the conflict, the rhetoric of the leaders of the Arctic region has become more aggressive and less diplomatic, fueling the possibility...

Sep 29, 2022, 10:54 AM

The Arctic maneuver in the shadow of the crisis in Europe

NATO Secretary General's recent visit to the Arctic confirmed the notion of a broad front against the Russian presence in the region. In addition to the military challenges along the Finnish-Russian border, in recent weeks there has been a...

Apr 18, 2022, 11:43 PM

The expansion of the North Atlantic flank and its significance

The possible accession of Sweden and Finland joining the northern flank of the NATO alliance, reflects the broad emerging defense against rekindled threats. Specifically, against the growing fear for the Baltic region and its increased military presence. The drums...

Mar 8, 2022, 11:53 AM

Oslo talks 2022

Although the focus of international attention is on Eastern Europe, some are following the official but closed discussions of representatives of the US, France, UK, Germany, Italy, the EU and Norway that opened a few weeks ago with Taliban...

Jan 7, 2022, 3:28 PM

Diplomatic Maneuvers of the Norwegian UN Special Envoy to the Middle East

Appointed in December 2021, Norwegian diplomat Tor Wennesland is the UN special envoy to the Middle East and is involved actively in the diplomatic process in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza. In this position, he expects to be part of...

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About Me

Nir Levitan is a Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University's Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution, Management and Negotiation. Currently, he is a research fellow at Europa Institute and a research affiliate at Center for Cold War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark