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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Visit to China: Consolidating Forces Against the U.S.?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China in early 2026 reflects Berlin’s strategic adjustment amid a fragmented international order and growing transatlantic pressure under...
Why Washington Is Wary of Merz’s Diplomatic Overture to Beijing
German Chancellor “Friedrich Merz” paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President “Xi Jinping” in Beijing. This was his...
How Materials, Infrastructure, and Geopolitics Redefine the 2030 Energy Transition
And while grid physics remains the starting point, the innovations shaping the 2030 landscape extend far beyond conductors and transmission lines. The energy transition...
US and Ukraine Discuss $800 Billion Post-War Reconstruction in Geneva
Ukraine and United States officials met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss post-war reconstruction, including a proposed “prosperity package” of funding to rebuild Ukraine’s...
Europe Demands Stronger Yuan as China Seeks Trade Embrace
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, visited Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, underscoring Europe’s growing role in China’s global trade strategy amid tensions with the...
Macron Redraws Europe’s Nuclear Line
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a major address updating France’s nuclear doctrine, seeking to reassure European allies unsettled by uncertainty over the long-standing...
How Akhmetov and SCM Are Strengthening Europe’s Energy Security After the EU Ban on Russian Imports
The European Parliament and Council reached an agreement to fully terminate Russian gas imports. The deal sets December 31, 2026 as the deadline for...
EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian elections
The European Commission plans to submit a legal proposal on April 15 to permanently ban Russian oil imports. This timing, just after Hungary's parliamentary...
EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan stalls as members split on scope
The European Commission has postponed the announcement of a policy prioritizing industrial parts and products made in Europe by a week due to disagreements...
Hungary Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions and Ukraine Aid
Hungary signaled it will block the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia and a proposed €90-billion loan for Ukraine, deepening divisions within the...