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.
China’s Green-Technology Bid, the Western Containment Policy, and the European Green Deal
As China gambles on large-scale production and export of renewables, the West is faced with a dilemma that pits the commitment to green transition and foreign policy against each other.
Poland’s Security Priority and Its Implications for the Netherlands
Poland began its presidency of the Council of the European Union in January with inter-EU tensions in the horizon and on the verge of Donald Trump entering his second term in office but what could this presidency mean for the Dutch nation?
From Brussels with Power: Von der Leyen’s Defining Role in the EU of 2025
How Ursula von der Leyen has strengthened her power with the assumption of a new Commission, setting a precedent for the future.
Can the EU’s New Housing Commissioner Truly Address Europe’s Housing Crisis?
Does the European Commission have any tools capable of enacting change or will it be a moot portfolio?
Europe’s Green Transition: Environmental Progress or Industrial Decline?
Is the EU’s push for sustainability driving industries abroad, engendering paradoxes, undermining its economy, and paradoxically increasing global emissions or is it paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future?
The EU–Mercosur Agreement: Balancing Economic Gains with Environmental Challenges
After more than two decades of painstaking negotiations, the EU-Mercosur association agreement stands at a crossroads, hailed as an economic game-changer but criticized as an environmental gamble. Can this ambitious agreement deliver prosperity without compromising the planet?
The Role of Monetary Policy in Europe’s Housing Crisis
How the European Central Bank’s monetary decisions, from ultra-low rates to rapid hikes, have shaped the housing market—widening inequalities, burdening renters, and fuelling affordability challenges.
Shadow Banning, Content Moderation, Competition Law, and Free Speech: Navigating the Crossroads
Shadow banning epitomises the complex challenges at the intersection of transparency, competition law, and fundamental rights in the digital era.
Energy, Diplomacy, and Change: The EU-GCC Partnership in a New Geopolitical Era
After decades of unsuccessful attempts at building closer ties, the EU and the GCC are now entering a new era of partnership
