Author: Marco Tauro
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Bringing Youth to the Table, with Eliane Trabulo
What does genuine youth inclusion look like in international cooperation? Eliane Trabulo breaks down the structural barriers young leaders face and why curiosity, trust, and real decision-making power matter far more than credentials.
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Challenges and Opportunities of Political Communication: A Conversation with Meltem Seker
In an era dominated by rapid-fire video and algorithmic echo chambers, who gets to shape our political understanding? Political scientist and digital creator Meltem Seker sits down with Marco Valerio Tauro to dissect the structural challenges of modern media, the danger of an online “expertise vacuum,” and the vital responsibility of bringing academic nuance to…
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United States and China Strategic Competition
Main Question: Does China’s rise threaten North American security and economic interests? Argument: Military modernization, supply chain competition, and coordinated political interference across Canada and the US exploit Western vulnerabilities while Mexico’s institutional isolation compounds regional weakness. Conclusion: Trilateral enforcement coordinating cybersecurity, supply chains, and intelligence sharing is essential to counter this threat.
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EU Enlargement Revisited
Main question: How can the EU balance strategic geopolitical expansion with strict merit-based compliance to ensure sustainable integration? Argument: The EU should adopt a phased integration model and depoliticise accession criteria to prevent external delays. Conclusion: Despite short-term economic and democratic friction, structured enlargement remains the best way to safeguard the Union.
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EU AI Act
1. Is the EU AI Act an effective way to regulate AI while protecting democracy and fundamental rights? Can innovation and regulation coexist in the AI era? 2. Unregulated AI can manipulate citizens and systems. Strict transparency and human oversight requirements are essential to preserve equality and democratic integrity. 3. The Act establishes a human-centric…