From Checkpoints to Code: The Transformation of the European BorderFor much of modern history, borders have been tangible sites of...
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SIGA’s European Affairs program examines political, economic, and security developments across Europe, including European integration, transatlantic relations, and Europe’s role in global governance. The program also explores internal political transformations and their external implications.
Through policy-relevant research, SIGA aims to contribute to understanding Europe’s evolving position in international affairs.
Macron’s Armenia Visit: France’s Strategic Opening to
Macron’s visit to Armenia in early May 2026 should not be viewed merely as a courtesy visit. It came in...
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India Pushes for a Mediterranean Axis with
India’s growing engagement with the Mediterranean reflects a broader adjustment in New Delhi’s external strategy. As India seeks more resilient...
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The Upcoming 11th Korea–EU Summit: Strategic Significance
The Strategic Significance of the Korea–EU SummitThe reality that yesterday’s allies are turning into today’s adversarial partners is emerging due...
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Europe’s Path toward Autonomous Defence: From Tanks
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s security environment can no longer be understood as a short-term crisis. Beyond the immediate...
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Rethinking Social Security Cooperation in Italy–South Korea
IntroductionBilateral social security agreements are essential in today’s globalized world to guarantee expatriates’ welfare, facilitate international labor mobility, and promote...
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Italy’s BRI Exit: Realignment in a Divided
Italy’s Entry into the Belt and Road Initiative: Expectations and ControversiesOn March 22, 2019, Italy became the first G7 country...
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Meloni’s Baku Visit and the Italy-Azerbaijan Axis
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Azerbaijan on 4 May 2026 formalized the transformation of relations between Rome...
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Deepening the Korea–Bulgaria Strategic Value Alliance amid
IntroductionAs Korea and Bulgaria mark the 36th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, their bilateral ties are entering a new...
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Digital Regulation Between Allies: South Korea– EU
Introduction: The Geopolitics of Digital RegulationThe politics of digital regulation has become one of the clearest examples of how economics,...
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Reimagining European Studies in Korea: Lessons from
The Evolution of European Studies in Korea: From Regional Studies to Multidisciplinary Expansion European Studies in Korea has undergone a...
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Recalibrating Strategy: The Rise of Korea’s Global
Korea’s Expanding Global Profile: Economic, Military, and Technological Dimensions In the context of rapidly shifting global dynamics, Korea has emerged...
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South Korea–Italy Relations in a New Era:
While the eyes of the world are on turmoil in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, and on Russia’s...
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The Evolution of EU Digital Norms: The
1. The Rise of the Digital Economy and the EU’s Digital Single Market StrategyThe expansion of the digital economy is...
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NATO–IP4 Cooperation and European Dynamics: Korea’s Emerging
Introduction: A Shifting Security Landscape Since 2022, the international security environment has undergone a structural transformation. The war in Ukraine...
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A Partner, not a Power: The EU’s
In 2025, the first EU–Central Asia Summit took place amid intensifying global competition, emphasizing the EU’s efforts to strengthen ties...
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