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Actually, maybe: How German Angst could become Europe’s nightmare
Germany’s political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis
Europe · East Asia · North America · Oil & energy · Global politics
Germany’s political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis
Europe · East Asia · North America · Oil & energy · Global politics
For the past several years, scholars and practitioners have vigorously debated the utility of armored formations on an increasingly lethal modern battlefield characterized by a proliferation of sensors, precision long-range […]
Europe · West & Central Asia · Defense
At July’s NATO summit in Ankara, European leaders accepted that they must carry more of their own defence. Turning that promise into money means winning a fight over the EU’s next seven-year budget, against coalitions that have defended farm and cohesion spending for decades
Europe · West & Central Asia · North America · Defense · Global politics
On March 5, 2022—four days before South Korea held what would become its closest presidential election in history—North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile eastward into the sea. It was […]
East Asia · Defense · Global politics
Europe is learning to adapt to a hotter climate. It should take the same approach to economic dependencies: manage the consequences, but also change the conditions that created them
Europe · East Asia · Oil & energy
In this episode, host Dr. Charlie Faint sits down with EOD officer Michael Villahermosa for a wide-ranging conversation about combat, leadership, professional growth, and service. Villahermosa traces his path from […]
West & Central Asia · Defense
Anti-corruption sanctions—and even the prospect of them—under the next US administration will be crucial to chances of peace in many parts of the world. Here’s how Europeans can play their part
West & Central Asia · North America · Global politics
ECFR polling suggests significant public support not only for tougher German policy on China but also for investment in renewables—tackling twin problems together
Europe · East Asia · Global politics
Despite all odds, there is now a realistic path towards ending the war in Gaza. Its success now depends on Israel. Europe could help tip the balance
Europe · West & Central Asia · Defense · Global politics
This article is the result of a collaboration with The Sunday Times. You can find their corresponding piece here. A key leader of the Kinahan cartel who is wanted by authorities around the world and has been living in hiding in Dubai for a decade has just had his Emirates residence permit renewed. A Bellingcat […] The post Welcome to Dubai: Kinahan Cartel’s Visas Revealed appeared first on bellingcat .
West & Central Asia · Global politics
As the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate and risk a dangerous escalation.
West & Central Asia · Defense · Oil & energy · Global politics
The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, creating new threats to a maritime corridor vital to global trade.
East Africa · West & Central Asia · Defense · Oil & energy
Rumen Radev is steering Bulgaria towards a more transactional foreign policy. The EU needs to engage with Sofia and push back on such hedging to secure future European cohesion
Europe · West & Central Asia · Defense · Global politics
The war between the US and Iran is destabilising North African economies, putting an already fragile region at the very edge of polycrisis
Africa · West & Central Asia · Oil & energy · Global politics
It is high time the EU follow its own trade policy and ban trade of all goods and services from Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank
Europe · West & Central Asia · Global politics
The next industrial revolution will be built with microbes as much as machines. China understands this. Europe still has the science to compete but must act quickly before industrial leadership slips away again
Europe · East Asia · Oil & energy · Global politics
The EU can exploit its system to say no to China—now, and long into the future
Europe · East Asia · Oil & energy · Global politics
Europe has a China problem and pretending otherwise is making it worse. Chinese cheap exports and a monopoly on rare earths are not just economic irritants, but leverage wielded deliberately. Europeans can no longer just de-risk. They need a deterrence strategy with teeth
Europe · East Asia · Global politics
Chinese electric vehicle brands are adapting to Western trade barriers by increasing their presence in the Middle East and North Africa. Europe’s response must go beyond merely closing the loopholes
Europe · West & Central Asia · East Asia · Oil & energy
Chinese foreign manipulation and interference are rising in Europe. Five techniques feature in Beijing’s playbook, communicating messages about China’s place in the world and support for Russian positions.
Europe · East Asia · Cybersecurity
