White House to ask Congress to cut funding for NPR and PBS

The Trump administration is planning to ask Congress to cut $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a move that could effectively eliminate most support for NPR and PBS. The move has raised alarms among public media leaders, who warn of the potential impact on rural audiences where these services are the only sources of news. Will NPR and PBS survive the budget cuts? Studies show that up to 18% of stations could close. Read on to find out more about this media crisis.

Black Sea: Key to Europe’s Security and Russia’s Strategy

The Black Sea remains a key element in Russia’s strategy, affecting European security and the economy. The war in Ukraine has exposed the weaknesses of the Russian navy, but the threats have not disappeared. Russia continues to use the agricultural sector as a geopolitical tool, seeking to control food markets. Will NATO and Ukraine be able to meet these challenges? The study shows that the Black Sea is not a periphery, but the centre of Russia’s ambitions. Find out more about the risks and opportunities that lie ahead for the region.