BRICS by 2049: A China-Dependent Counter to the West?
As China’s economy decelerates, concern lingers among BRICS members over whether its Chinese powerhouse can rally the bloc and revive growth to sustain the bloc’s future relevance.
The End of NATO? How a European Defense Union Could Redefine NATO
With the geopolitical landscape of Europe rapidly changing, the European Union is boldly moving to reshape its defense strategy.
Are Trump’s Cabinet Picks the Real Nightmare for European Security?
Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the US elections on November 5th has left European leaders bracing for another four years of uncertainty in transatlantic security cooperation. While the return of the 45th President to the White House is less shocking than his 2016 win, Trumps antics could once again put a strain on transatlantic relations. However, the real test for Europe may prove to be the officials he has appointed to his administration.
Türkiye’s BRICS Tendency: A Political Bisexuality
Ankara’s BRICS bid raised questions throughout the West, its traditionally-allied bloc, on the intentions of the country. Is Ankara giving up being a part of the Western alliance?
The EU’s Pursuit of Technology Sovereignty: Can It Lead or Follow?
Despite its regulatory power, Europe’s innovation is hindered by fragmentation and underinvestment. As the tech race accelerates, the new Commission must urgently break free from foreign reliance and ignite the innovation Europe desperately needs to stay competitive.
Is Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte the Right Choice for NATO’s Helm?
Former Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, is set to replace the current NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, in October. His four-year term starts amidst a moment of tension that transcends the Atlantic Ocean and will inevitably test the integrity of long-standing relationships within the alliance.
The Scramble to Trump-Proof the Euro-Atlantic Relationship: An Anxiety not Just Over Security
Worry is brewing on both sides of the Atlantic, and it’s not just over NATO.
Win-Win or Trojan Horse? Assessing Chinese FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
In a world marred by geopolitics, what do Chinese investments in Europe mean for the EU? Do these financial manoeuvres mark a collaborative milestone or a strategic ploy?
After Russia’s War: Applying Systems Theory To Understand Europe’s Geopolitical Future
Europe is passing through a kind of deep winter as the Postwar Order crumbles; the question now is whether the EU can achieve strategic autonomy in the spring to come.
Effects of Swedish and Finnish Entry to NATO: Reshaping Europe’s Security Framework
Exacerbated by the accession of the two nordic countries to NATO, the already-changing European security climate is entering a new phase in its history; one which is expected to be more antagonistic and uncertain.
The EU is Standing Idle in the Arctic
With the Arctic becoming an increasingly geopolitical region, the EU is now facing a new wake-up call which will put its foreign policy aspirations to the test.
