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Lloyd-Leonard Opdam, 23, is passionate about politics and security policy. He studied international relations in Rome at LUISS Guido Carli University for four months, achieving cum laude in Security Policies. Active in the university council and local politics, he focuses on student safety and academic freedom. Within security policy, he is especially interested in geopolitical developments in the Arctic and North Sea.
To what extent can Lithuania’s values-based foreign policy serve as a model for the EU? Lithuania demonstrates that a consistent values-based foreign policy is feasible in practice, but its long-term effectiveness depends on sustained support from allies and the ability to act autonomously in a c…
To what extent does COP30 take into account the rights and participation of Indigenous people affected by climate change in Brazil? Whilst COP30 improved Indigenous participation and brought some positive actions, it failed to establish significant protections for Indigenous rights. More must be …