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Politics · International Relations

EUReflect Meets the Ambassador of Zambia in Brussels

EUReflect Meets the Ambassador of Zambia in Brussels: Building Bridges Ahead of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2026

EUReflect News1d ago

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

H.E. Shorifzoda Yusuf Toir Marks Tajikistan’s Independence Day in Pakistan

Ambassador Shorifzoda Yusuf Toir led the flag-hoisting ceremony at the embassy in Islamabad, with diplomats and officials in attendance.

Sadia Janjua1d ago

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

How Uncertainty Shapes Human Behavior

Psychological uncertainty can influence emotions, decision-making and behavior. New research shows that uncertainty is not always harmful and may also support curiosity, attention and learning.

Ipek Tuncer19h ago

Politics · National Politics

Trump Takes Center Stage in GOP Midterm Push

Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.

Ipek Tuncer1d ago

Politics · National Politics

AfD's Rise Reshapes Germany's Political Landscape

The far-right Alternative for Germany has achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and deepening Germany's debate over immigration, the economy and the country's political direction.

Ipek Tuncer1d ago

Politics · International Relations

Europe Tightens Trade Pressure on Israeli Settlements

The United Kingdom, France, Canada and nine other countries are moving toward trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a new stage in international pressure over settlement expansion and settler violence

Ipek Tuncer1d ago

Politics · International Relations

US-Iran Escalation Disrupts Shipping Around the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have launched their largest wave of retaliatory attacks on shipping since the conflict began, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel.

Ipek Tuncer1d ago

Interview · Online Interviews

Business Diplomat: Commerce, Culture and Diplomacy

This interview is conducted between Ayşe Nur Karagöz, an EUREFLECT contributor who holds a Master’s degree in Islamic Law and Islamic Political Philosophy, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Evkuran, one of Türkiye’s prominent academics.

Aysenur Karagoz2d ago

Travel · Travel Diplomacy

Europe’s Tourism Lead Is No Longer Guaranteed, Bulut Bağcı Warns at European Parliament

BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.

EUReflect News2d ago

Politics · International Relations

Tourism’s New Currency Is Confidence

At AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı argued that the next era of tourism competition will be shaped less by visitor numbers — and more by a destination’s ability to win the confidence of global capital.

Olha Pashchenko2d ago

Psychology · Counseling Therapy

Mapping the Mind

A new psychological framework proposes that mental life can be understood through five interconnected dimensions: action, thought, emotion, experience and being. The model aims to create a common language across different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Psychology · Neuropsychology

A New Model of Cognitive Flexibility

Cognitive flexibility is usually described as the ability to adapt thinking when circumstances change. A new theoretical model proposes that this ability may not be a single mental capacity, but a system composed of three interacting forms of flexibility.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Psychology · Counseling Therapy

A New Model of Stress

A new theoretical model is proposing a different way to understand how people interpret stressful situations. Rather than treating stress appraisal as a collection of separate categories, the Circumplex Model of Stress organizes these experiences along two fundamental dimensions: controllability and threat.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Psychology · Clinical Psychology

Technopsychology: When Technology Shapes the Mind

Technology is no longer simply something people use. A new theoretical approach called technopsychology argues that technology actively mediates how people think, remember, pay attention and interact with the world.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

Rethinking Psychological Theory

Psychology is entering a period in which some of its most familiar concepts are being reconsidered. Rather than assuming that constructs such as emotion, personality, motivation, or intelligence have fixed meanings across people and situations, emerging theoretical work is asking whether psychological concepts are inherently dependent on context, language, culture and perspective.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Economy · Global Economy

Malaysia’s Position in the World Economy

Electrical and electronic products made up nearly half of Malaysia's exports in July 2026, with a 51% year-on-year surge in the sector.

Botakoz Unbayeva2d ago

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

Malaysia Rises as a Regional Defence Power

Global Firepower ranks Malaysia 42nd, with a naval force of about 100 assets including 2 submarines, and a defence budget of $5.1 billion.

Alvara Merrick2d ago

Travel · Culture Heritage

Malaysia: Culture, Quality and Value

With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.

Botakoz Unbayeva2d ago

Psychology · Clinical Psychology

Active Inference: A New Theoretical Framework for Understanding Human Behaviour

Active inference offers a new theoretical framework for understanding human behaviour by connecting prediction, perception, learning and action.

Ipek Tuncer2d ago

Politics · International Relations

Canada and Australia Reaffirm Support for Afghan People, Condemn Taliban Repression

Canada and Australia have reaffirmed their strong support for the people of Afghanistan, five years after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, while condemning continued human rights violations and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.

EUReflect News3d ago

Health · Health Policy Systems

Work Programmes Support Reentry

The U.S. is using prison employment and vocational training to help incarcerated people develop skills for successful reentry.

Ipek Tuncer3d ago

Health · Health Policy Systems

Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Expands in U.S. Prisons

The U.S. is expanding evidence-based rehabilitation programmes designed to prepare incarcerated people for successful reentry and reduce recidivism.

Ipek Tuncer3d ago

Politics · International Relations

Celebration of Malaysia’s 69th National Day

On 7 September 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia in Belgium hosted a diplomatic reception in the Grand Ballroom of The Hotel, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels, to mark the 69th anniversary of Malaysia’s independence. Far from being a mere ceremonial protocol, the event served as a strategic platform to present Kuala Lumpur’s political, economic, and diplomatic vision to its European partners. Before an audience of diplomats, Belgian authorities, and European institutional representatives, H.E. Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak delivered a speech that went well beyond commemoration to outline the contours of a confident and forward-looking Malaysian diplomacy.

Akın Karataş3d ago

Health · Health Policy Systems

U.S. Expands Prison Reentry

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons is expanding minimum-security placements to help eligible inmates prepare for a gradual return to society.

Ipek Tuncer3d ago

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