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?
Trump and the Rebirth of European Geopolitical Reality
With Donald Trump taking office again in January, the geopolitical situation has changed dramatically. Is Europe capable of becoming self-reliant as the transatlantic relationship changes?
Why Geoeconomics Matters Again in Global Politics
As global order frays, Europe grapples with the return of power politics—rearming itself with the language and leverage of geoeconomics
Principles or Pragmatism? The EU’s Dilemma in the Red Sea Crisis
The Red Sea crisis is testing the EU’s soft power model—can humanitarian principles alone safeguard European interests in an increasingly hard-edged world?
Balancing Act: Türkiye, Russia, and Europe in the Black Sea Chessboard
On the shores of the Black Sea, Türkiye walks a tightrope between Russia and the West in a high-stakes geopolitical game.
Putin’s Next Move: Is Trump’s NATO Betrayal Inviting a Baltic Invasion?
As transatlantic unity frays and Washington retreats, the Baltics face a chilling question: could NATO’s weakness tempt Moscow to strike where the alliance is most exposed?
The Evolution of Iran’s Nuclear Program: From Cooperation to Controversy
Will diplomatic efforts and global pressure be enough to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or is the world witnessing the rise of a new nuclear power in the Middle East?
Donald Trump’s First Moves as President: A Radical Shift with Global Implications
Donald Trump’s swift and decisive actions in his first days as the 47th President signal a radical shift from Biden’s legacy, reshaping America’s global standing and its relationships with key international players.
Precedent-setter or Pawn? The Chinese-Lithuanian Dispute Over Taiwan’s Representative Office
Course: China’s Ambitions in the 21st Century (University of Amsterdam)
The US has Hegemony Anxiety, why this is bad news for the EU
What does the Galactic Empire in Star Wars, House Harkonnen in Dune, and House Lannister in Game of Thrones have in common? The fear of being dethroned.
Negotiating Ukraine’s Future: The Countdown to a Possible Peace Agreement
An analysis of Ukraine’s path forward, the diplomatic shifts, and what the upcoming negotiations could mean for peace in Europe.
The Geopolitical Fallout of Trump’s Arctic Ambitions: A Return to Greenland
In January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump reignited interest in acquiring Greenland, sparking opposition from EU leaders, Greenlandic officials, and analysts, while renewing debates on Arctic sovereignty, security, and geopolitics.
