More: European Union
Understanding the Shift in US Tariff Policies
On April 2, 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy, instituting a baseline 10% levy on all imports,...
Deconstructing and Navigating the ‘Madness’ of Trump’s Tariff
Trump 2.0 has certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest. The US announced the introduction of tariffs that are not only wide in scope but...
Is NATO, the military alliance, on the brink of a collapse?
Since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has featured numerous controversial speeches. In 2007, Vladimir Putin declared that Russia would not accept anyone else's domination...
Europe needs better tech regulation. That does not mean banning TikTok
Bans on TikTok have become increasingly common worldwide and in Europe, citing concerns over security, misinformation, and violence. While these bans are a tempting...
Europe’s New Rearmament: history, geopolitics, and the strategic race for security
The European Union’s recent push for rearmament represents a significant departure from the continent’s post-Cold War security posture. With the unveiling of the “ReArm...
Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest: The Three Rounds of the Trump Tariff Wars
The first round of Trump tariffs, which still built on traditional trade wars, involved mainly Canada, Mexico and China. The second round began with...
Legal Precedents and Personal Exceptions: How Sanctions Lists Are Losing Their Former Rigidity
Amid the ongoing confrontational rhetoric between Russia and the West, there is an increasing number of instances in which individuals targeted by sanctions achieve...
Trump’s Tariffs and China-EU Relations: A Challenge Turned into Opportunity
The global economic landscape is once again witnessing seismic shifts, this time triggered by President Donald Trump’s renewed push for protectionist trade policies. Trump's...
The Effect of President Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” on the East Mediterranean
The declaration of a national energy emergency with an executive order by American President Trump and the “drill baby drill” slogan incorporated in his...
Shifting Sands: Geopolitics, Tariffs, and Europe’s Energy Defense
Since 2023, the world has been navigating a balanced phase in a new economic transition model. This global shift influences energy transitions, food systems,...