Europe in the age of uncertainty
New Eastern Europe, an English magazine on Eastern Europe published an article by Tony van der Togt, Senior Research Fellow at the Clingendael Russia and Eastern Europe Centre. The original article was published in issue 6 (Nov-Dec 2024).
As long as we have different narratives concerning the real meaning of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Union will not be able to act as a coherent and pro-active geopolitical player. The EU should attempt to find a common language to talk about the war and its implications. Only then will we be able to uphold security across the continent, both for ourselves and our partners.
The recent meeting of the UN General Assembly proved to be a focal point for all the uncertainties the world is currently facing: the ineffectiveness of multilateralism; impunity for aggression and violations of international law; and increasing problems related to climate change and sustainable development goals. In short, the international rules-based order as perceived in the West is under threat with major uncertainties as a consequence.
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