Why China Cannot be Europe’s Alternative to the US
Europe risks trading one dependency for another if it treats China as a shortcut to economic security amid U.S. trade uncertainty.
Constrained Atlanticism After Greenland: How the Netherlands Exposes Europe’s Dilemma
The Netherlands, an exemplifier of a US-oriented Europe, finds itself in a familiar but increasingly awkward position as Arctic geopolitics heat up and U.S. interest in Greenland resurfaces. How do Atlanticist Europeans protect European sovereignty without endangering its long-standing Atlantic orientation?
The Funeral No One Wants To Attend: The Collapse of the Global Nuclear Order
As the old nuclear order decays, the world clings to rituals of reassurance that can no longer hide the growing risks beneath the surface.
Trump’s First-Year Misjudgement of Russia’s Intentions
The Trump administration’s first year of Russia–Ukraine diplomacy has been driven by one underlying assumption: that the Kremlin would prefer the conflict ended. Yet Russia’s recent military budgets, political signalling, and strategic behaviour point in the opposite direction.
What Canada’s ESA Investments Signal for the Future of Transatlantic Space Cooperation
“The Canada-ESA collaboration has proven its value for nearly 50 years…by deepening our commitment, we’re ensuring Canada remains a trusted and forward-looking space partner.”
Bridging Digital Horizons: AI Strategies in Europe and ASEAN — Lessons Across Continents
As artificial intelligence reshapes economic policies worldwide, examining Europe’s and ASEAN’s distinct AI strategies offer shared opportunities for cooperation and mutual learning.
The Economics of the US-EU Trade Deal: How Markets Reacted and Why
Tariffs lead from cautious optimism to vote of no-confidence.
Between Washington and Moscow: Is Europe Prepared for Strategic Sovereignty?
As global alliances shift and threats multiply, Europe faces a defining question: can it take full responsibility for its own security?
EU and ASEAN Responses to the Trump Tariff Shock 2.0: Divergent Paths in a Shared Trade Storm
How are two of the world’s biggest regional blocs weathering Trump’s renewed tariff storm—and what do their diverging paths reveal about the future of global trade?
Shared Threats, Divided Laws: The Post-Brexit Future of UK–EU Crime and Data Cooperation
As UK-EU legal standards drift further apart, the foundations of cross-border cooperation and crime control grow increasingly fragile. Can a country preserve strategic security ties while diverging from the rules that make those ties possible?
High Stakes and Higher Tariffs: How U.S. Measures Target China and Shake the EU
Despite sudden rapprochement by Washington, the US’ reignited global tariff war has seen eye-popping levies, with China bearing the brunt—and with the EU caught in the crossfire.
Wilders to Trump: The Dutch and US Populist Approaches to the Ukrainian Conflict
The United States and the Netherlands, both key Western allies, have played significant roles in supporting Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. As the U.S. recalibrates its stance on Ukraine—debating military aid, economic support, and long-term strategic commitments—populist movements on both sides of the Atlantic are influencing the conversation.
