Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East
In today’s newsletter, we analyse the implications of the release of hostages held by Hamas and the beginning of the ceasefire for the Middle East and Europe. Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East On Monday, after more than two years of captivity, the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were finally […]
Czech Parliamentary Elections: The Grand Return of Andrej Babiš
Today, we are looking at the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections that took place last week, as well as their potential implications for the future of the country and the EU as a whole. Czech Parliamentary Elections: The Grand Return of Andrej Babiš The political geography of Central Europe is slowly changing, and the latest news […]
Japan’s New Era of Governance: Sanae Takaichi Becomes the First Female Prime Minister
In this week’s edition, we analyse the historic appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the new Prime Minister of Japan and what can be expected in regard to the domestic policy and regional stability in East Asia. Japan’s New Era of Governance: Sanae Takaichi Becomes the First Female Prime Minister On 21 October, Sanae Takaichi was […]
UK-Greenland Deal: Securing Critical Minerals
In this week’s edition, we look into the implications of the UK’s deal with Greenland on critical materials, and what this means for the European industrial future. Enjoy! UK-Greenland Deal: Securing Critical Minerals On Wednesday, 1 October, the UK and Greenland finalised a deal on critical minerals that will allow UK companies to extract minerals […]
80 Years of the UN: Celebrating Success or Facing Challenges?
In this week’s newsletter, we take a look at the United Nations General Assembly dedicated to the organisation’s 80th anniversary – a historic event where eight European countries recognised Palestine as a state, and where Indonesia recognised Israel’s right to defend itself. Enjoy! 80 Years of the UN: Celebrating Success or Facing Challenges? On Tuesday, […]
A Misguided Approach: Europe and Israel
Earlier this week, the European Commission unveiled its plan to impose sanctions on Israel due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The implications are far-reaching, affecting not only Israel, but also Europe and its security. Let’s dive into it. A Misguided Approach: Europe and Israel In recent days, tensions between Europe and Israel have escalated, […]
Xi – Modi: friends for a day
In today’s newsletter, we analyse the results of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting and what it means for Europe’s global initiatives. Enjoy! Xi – Modi: friends for a day The meeting between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin, which was held just a few days ago, has […]
A Hot Transatlantic Summer: Nawrocki’s Presidency and New US Tariffs on European Goods
In this week’s newsletter, we look at the start of Karol Nawrocki’s presidency in Poland, new US tariffs on imported chips, and the EU–US trade deal of last week. Enjoy! Warsaw’s new war – against itself Karol Nawrocki has officially stepped into the role of President of Poland — and he wasted no time in […]
The EU-US Trade Deal: A strategic step or a costly compromise?
In today’s newsletter, we analyse the EU-US trade deal and its cost for the European Union. Enjoy! A strategic step or a costly compromise? On Sunday, 26 July, the United States and the European Union reached a new trade arrangement. The average US tariff on European goods will rise to 15%, up from an average of […]
EU-China Summit 2025: A Defining Moment for Europe’s Strategy
In this week’s newsletter, we analyse the potential outcomes of the EU-China summit taking place next week. Enjoy! A Defining Moment for Europe’s Strategy Next week’s EU-China summit arrives at a time when the long-standing partnership between Brussels and Beijing is being tested as never before. Five decades after diplomatic relations were established, the real […]