Tristan Vanheuckelom is a Belgian journalist, a book and film reviewer for various Dutch-language publications, and a writer for The European Conservative. His other interests include history, political science, and theology.
Macron in Beijing: Sticking With China

Macron in Beijing: Sticking With China

Not accepting that future conflict between the West and China is “inescapable,” the French president urged Europe to commit to maintaining trade with China.

Acts of Arson Renew Fears of Lasting Serbia-Kosovo Rift

Acts of Arson Renew Fears of Lasting Serbia-Kosovo Rift

Serbia’s Foreign Minister slammed the Kosovo government for being the “main generator of all crises” in Kosovo as it “avoids the commitments” it had made.

Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

If convicted of espionage by a Russian court, Gershkovich could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

Orbán Warns Against ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops in Ukraine

Orbán Warns Against ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops in Ukraine

Former Russian President Medvedev opined that these ‘peacekeepers’ would be viewed as “soldiers of the enemy,” and that they “will die in the course of combat.”

European Parliament Moves Towards Criminalisation of ‘Ecocide’

European Parliament Moves Towards Criminalisation of ‘Ecocide’

If accepted by the Commission and the Council of the EU, all EU member states will adapt their criminal law, prosecuting such environmental crimes in the future.

Not Amused: Stockholm Scolds Russian Embassy Over “Legitimate Target” Remark

Not Amused: Stockholm Scolds Russian Embassy Over “Legitimate Target” Remark

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström said his department would summon the Russian ambassador to “protest this obvious attempt” at interference with Sweden’s NATO bid.

March 31, 2023
Consortium of Tech Luminaries and Scientists Urges Halt to AI Research

Consortium of Tech Luminaries and Scientists Urges Halt to AI Research

Without guardrails in place, Elon Musk and over 1,300 AI experts and executives foresee a precarious future for mankind.

March 30, 2023
Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China 

Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China 

With this latest setback, only 13 countries still recognize the beleaguered island’s sovereignty.

March 29, 2023
Israel on the Brink: Netanyahu’s Government Postpones Controversial Reform Bill

Israel on the Brink: Netanyahu’s Government Postpones Controversial Reform Bill

The Israeli leader was left with little choice, as he tried to maintain the coherence of his rightist coalition government as well as the social fabric of his country.

March 27, 2023
Adieu to the Internal Combustion Engine: Brussels and Berlin Reach Agreement 

Adieu to the Internal Combustion Engine: Brussels and Berlin Reach Agreement 

Before agreeing to a post-2035 ban on the sale of traditional cars, the German transport minister negotiated a provision for those running on so-called ‘e-fuels’.

March 27, 2023
Putin: Allied Belarus To House Russian Tactical Nukes

Putin: Allied Belarus To House Russian Tactical Nukes

The Russian leader pointed out that the U.S. had been placing tactical nuclear weapons on their allies’ territory for decades and that there was “nothing unusual” about it.

March 26, 2023
Macron, With von der Leyen, Plans State Visit to China

Macron, With von der Leyen, Plans State Visit to China

The French president’s aim with the trip is “to try and bring China to our side and put pressure on Russia” concerning its war in Ukraine.

March 26, 2023