
How States Act and (Feel) — and Why It Matters
Civilizational frontier risks, the role of human nature and humanity’s collective future.

China’s economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
China’s economic growth slowed in the three months to the end of September as problems in the property market persisted and trade tensions with the US flared up.

In today’s polarised world, relying on China is a strategic misstep
When push comes to shove, China will negotiate with the global superpower – not with Brussels

French PM backs freezing Macron’s pension reform to save government
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has told parliament he backs suspending controversial 2023 pension reforms, in the face of crucial votes of no-confidence later this week

Europe’s Broken National Politics Hamper its Geopolitical Power
Europe is paralyzed, crippled by a lack of strategic vision, the surge of far-right forces, and the multiplication of caretaker governments. To achieve the union’s geopolitical ambitions, EU member states must first respond to their citizens’ daily concerns.
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British History: As full of cruelty, racism and hate as any other nation in Europe
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Is it really true that Britain’s special path as a nation of tolerance, parliamentary debate and democracy is only coming to an end in the age of Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson?
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How the EU’s global gateway can compete in the global south
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable
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Babiš’s victory in Czechia is not a turning point for European Populists
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe. While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on vital issues such as their stance toward Russia
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Housing, which is to say the lack of it, is foremost among the factors fuelling populism. Addressing acute housing shortages is crucial to stemming support for right-wing extremists

Israel and Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Friday, October 10, 2025
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal, paving the way for a possible end to the conflict in Gaza

Trump’s Gaza peace gamble
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan has earned global backing—and with it, the real possibility of a Nobel Peace Prize.

The Trump Gaza Peace Plan needs the EU, too
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The EU can play an essential role in ensuring all phases of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan are implemented by both Israel and the Palestinians. But for the union to exert its influence, Germany must rethink its unwavering support for Israel
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Warsaw: A Role Model for Berlin
Friday, October 3, 2025
Poland’s success story is about way more than just strong economic growth.
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In Kosovo’s elections, Serb representation is the west’s fig leaf
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Left without a functioning Assembly since February 2025, Kosovo’s febrile politics is due for another test. With options for representation of the Serb minority limited to Belgrade-backed proxies, October’s local elections are much more than a local contest
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Taiwan diplomat appeals for sovereignty to be upheld
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Taiwan’s new ambassador in Brussels has made an impassioned plea for his nation’s sovereignty to be respected
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The EU’s defence drive lacks a plan and a political mandate
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Europe’s answer to the world’s geopolitical turmoil is massive rearmament and a new era of intra-EU military cooperation
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The power of language on war and peace
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s dealmaking approach to foreign policy has reduced complex negotiations to business transactions. But the now widespread use of euphemistic terms in global politics actively prevents the development of coherent policy agendas
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