It seems reasonable for the EU to deepen its relationship with Mauritania, which represents a point of certain stability in the region, especially in the areas of migration and natural resources.

Major powers lose their sphere of influence, not due to encroaching adversaries, but to their denial of their neighbor’s autonomy. They overplay their hand, abuse their power, and fail to provide their neighbors with anything worth staying for.

These anti-corruption protests target the government for its weak investment in adequate infrastructure, failure to pass reforms, and take accountability for the damages. In recent months, students have been demanding larger changes, mainly snap elections (Euronews 2025) to end the twelve-year rule of President Aleksandr Vucic.

This paper uncovers a fundamental conflict between the idealized "American Spirit" and historical reality. While nationalist historians glorify the United States’ moral leadership in foreign affairs, incidents such as the Trail of Tears and the complicated causes behind WWI intervention highlight the narrative's selective nature.

When there is a need, demand follows. The sex industry in Japan has thrived and gotten through the loopholes that the Prostitution Prevention Law still possesses, so widespread to the point that it is becoming one of the most chosen places for ‘sex-tourism. Demands are sourced locally, but the rising number of foreigners engaging in sexual exploitation of vulnerable, freelance sex workers is what is causing the scenario to occur more frequently.

Computational diplomacy is expected to not only play a pivotal role in the analysis of international relations but also influence policymakers and foreign policies. If computational modeling and simulation could be employed to evaluate multiple foreign policy options available to a government, ultimately contributing to more informed policymaking, which is evidence-based policymaking in other words.

Middle powers are countries that, while not great powers, have significant influence in international relations through diplomacy, regional concentration, and more flexible partnerships. Other than traditional powers that focus more on ideological alliances or military strength, middle powers concentrate on solutions over status and act as bridge-builders detached from values.