Country: Belgium
Collection of geopolitical papers, conflicts, and diplomatic crises involving Belgium.
Published Chronicles & Analyses
The 2017 Catalan Independence Crisis: Referendum and Madrid's Response
The holding of a disputed independence vote in Catalonia, leading to direct rule suspension from Madrid and leaders' prosecution.
The Brexit Referendum of 2016: The United Kingdom Votes to Leave the EU
An in-depth historical and geopolitical analysis of the 2016 Brexit referendum, where 52% of British voters chose to withdraw from the European Union, triggering years of profound domestic political and constitutional disputes, and realigning the UK's international standing.
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994: One Hundred Days of Global Inaction
The mass murder of over 800,000 Tutsis by Hutu extremists and the failure of UN peacekeeping forces to intervene despite early warnings.
The Formation of NATO in 1949: Establishing the Western Alliance
The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the establishment of collective defense as the core pillar of Western security.
Founding the International Criminal Court 2002: Prosecuting Global Crimes
The entry into force of the Rome Statute in 2002, establishing the first permanent court for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, marked a transformative moment in international law, despite significant geopolitical opposition from the United States and ongoing debates about its jurisdiction and effectiveness.