Alexander is an analyst and academic with a keen interest in the European Union and accession policy. He earned a distinction in Politics and International Relations from Keele University, and also holds a Bsc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London. His multidisciplinary background expertise allows him to deliver unique insights and perspectives on contemporary international issues.
Moldova’s Continual Battle with Corruption and the Impact on EU Accession Journey
In a pivotal election, Moldova’s leadership reaffirmed its European trajectory, yet the vote exposed the enduring influence of external actors and internal vulnerabilities. While citizen engagement, especially from the diaspora,…
Invoking Article 7 and the Issue of Hungarian Dissensus in a Tariff-Driven World
The implementation of tariffs by the US has created a demand for an increasingly insular European governance that is more responsive to geopolitical pressures and highlighted a paralysis in the…
The Role of Symbolism in Pursuing Accession: Armenia’s Pursuit of EU Membership
The Armenian National Assembly has passed a bill legally enshrining the pursuit of EU membership. Following the resolution on Article 49 by the European Parliament, a second reading has formalised…
Reforming the Common Agricultural Policy: Challenges Ahead for the EU’s Green Ambitions
Introduction The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been a major part of the EU budget since its inception in the Treaty of Rome over 60 years ago. It remains a…
Outrunning The Malthusian Trap? European Energy Challenges in the Decade of Automation
In 1798, Malthus claimed that population would outpace resource production leading to population decline. Malthus identified population size as an economic capacity constraint. (Malthus, 1798) Unfortunately, his theory was swiftly…