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A common Western China strategy is further away than ever. This strengthens China’s geopolitical position, which also means that the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan or a total blockade of Taiwan at sea and in the air becomes more probable.All in all, this means that Donald Trump’s foreign and security policy with regard to Ukraine and Europe as well as China is increasing the risk of war worldwide. It is not only Ukraine and Europe that will suffer, but also the United States itself.

Trump’s Two Grave Geostrategic Errors

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine and European policy is increasing the risk of a major war in Europe

So how could a global debate be kick-started? It’s unlikely that governments in Europe or elsewhere will want to initiate anything official, yet might welcome progress towards a revised and strengthened international rule of law.

Trump’s antics open way to an EU-led global rulebook re-think

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 26, 2025

There’s little international consensus in these times of turmoil, but the one thing everyone seems agreed on is that the post-World War 2 rules-based global order is finished

The Europeans could also build a special visa program for highly-qualified researchers, scientists, and innovators whose research grants and programs are being dismantled by the Trump administration. Strengthening Europe’s STEM standing will be critical for its strategic viability. And this could be the first building block of a longer-term overhaul of migration policy, to be developed in common with the UK, Canada, and Norway.

In Trump’s world, Europeans need their own sphere of influence

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power has marked the resurgence of dividing the world into spheres of influence, leaving Europe at risk of being sidelined. Europeans must assert their influence by taking a firm stance on Ukraine and investing in the informational space.

In addition, the Istanbul Airport has become a hub for Russians travelling to Europe since Western airlines have refused to fly to Russia since the start of the war. Turkey may also be supplying some sanctioned goods to Russia.

What If Turkey Wanted Crimea Back?

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Contrary to what Putin wants to make all of us believe, Russia’s claims to the Crimean Peninsula are historically brittle.

Perhaps counterintuitively, it is on the European continent that Erdoğan’s standing could improve the most. Having failed to play the mediating role he had aspired to in Ukraine in 2022 and Gaza since 2023, he has an opportunity to leverage Turkey’s military capabilities and geographical location to contribute to Europe’s stability.

Turkey in a Trump-and-Putin World

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The disruptions to the world order caused by Russia and the new U.S. administration complicate Turkey’s balancing act between Moscow and the West

Over the weekend, however, the tide turned. In London, Zelenskyy was warmly welcomed by Starmer, King Charles, and EU leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. They pledged a “coalition of the willing” to support Ukraine.

Trump freezes military aid to Ukraine, but can Europe really step in?

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 5, 2025

After a week of diplomatic chaos, Trump has frozen all military aid to Ukraine. However, for all its promises of support, Europe cannot realistically replace US support

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This dilemma may also push some of the most exposed EU member states to pursue nuclear proliferation as the ultimate security trump card in a world of spheres of influence and great power competition. That would be the final nail in the post–World War II order.

The Ticking Clock on Reinventing the Transatlantic Alliance

By: EBR | Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s rhetoric and actions have placed transatlantic ties under unprecedented strain. Yet despite the tensions, Europe and the United States have an opportunity to reimagine their alliance and secure mutual benefits

While not immune, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are turning this challenge into an opportunity, adopting a three-pronged strategy to drive sustainable growth in the Middle East.

3 ways Gulf economies are tackling the global talent shortage

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are driving talent growth by creating incubators, accelerators and fintech hubs

Luxembourg happens to be home to one of the biggest steel companies in the world, as are Japan, South Korea, and India. And then there’s China; its ability to meet global steel demand with lower-cost alternatives has been cited as a primary reason for the US tariffs.

New US tariffs highlight steel’s enduring appeal and its symbolic value as a nation-builder

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The US has unveiled plans to apply high tariffs to imported steel

By investing in upskilling programmes, businesses and policy-makers can harness this growing demographic’s experience, reliability and adaptability.

Older adults are driving workforce innovation in a digital economy. Here’s how

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Businesses and governments must recognize the impact and potential of older adults as the global workforce shifts due to ageing populations

Furthermore, the United States would own the minerals — it would not pay for them. Ukraine would transfer the ownership rights to reimburse the United States for the assistance it has previously provided. And, in return, the United States would consider sending troops to assist in peace-keeping efforts.

U.S. Demands on Ukraine: War Support for Profit?

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

How Donald Trump has replaced the beacon of democracy with a pawnbroker’s sign

Starmer also called on EU to step up in its Ukraine spending

US must provide ‘backstop’ for Ukraine, Starmer says after meeting in Paris

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Starmer called on the EU to “step up” in its spending and capabilities to provide to Ukraine, while also underscoring the need for a US “backstop” as the only way to “effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again”

The networks also gained strategic importance for Romanian politicians, when the EU-supported anticorruption campaign became an existential threat and they risked lengthy prison sentences and the loss of their fortunes.

Russian interference: Coming soon to an election near you

By: EBR | Friday, February 14, 2025

Russia pursues a systematic strategy of undermining elections and influencing public opinion in the West. EU and NATO countries must recognize that Moscow often acts through agents within their own borders, and build resilience to such interference

The initial investigation into Ayşe Barım and her agency began several weeks ago with accusations of monopolization in the film and TV industry. The charge? That she was “dominating” the sector with her roster of actors — which, in reality, just meant she was doing an exceptional job for her clients.

Erdogan Forever: Behind Turkey’s Latest Crackdown

By: EBR | Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Why is a fresh wave of arrests and investigations now sweeping through Turkey, ensnaring opposition figures, journalists and even actors and their agent?

That culture, developed in the age of when mechanical engineering started its long sweep in the world economy, demands that whatever gearbox you may be creating, you need to make the gearbox perfect before you can build into the car.

German and Chinese Start-ups Compared

By: EBR | Friday, February 7, 2025

Why and how speed and culture matter greatly for business success in the digital economy of the 21st century

Following criticisms from African countries, the EU then tried adopting the ‘Partnership Approach’, where states were to be equal partners rather than just receivers of aid.

Assessing the effectiveness of the EU’s strategy in Africa

By: EBR | Thursday, February 6, 2025

Africa offers huge geostrategic wins, but does Brussels have an effective plan to engage?

Cautious optimists argue that the future of U.S.-China relations is not preordained and their trajectory will largely depend on Trump’s personal decisions. If the U.S. president is in charge of Sino-American relations, the argument goes, a showdown could be avoided and perhaps even a “grand bargain” between the two powers would not be unthinkable.

U.S. and China are still in reconnaissance mode, but for how long?

By: EBR | Thursday, February 6, 2025

Pundits around the globe are scratching their heads, trying to guess which way U.S.-China relations will go over the next four years

China’s commerce ministry said the country would also impose export controls on tungsten, tellurium, ruthenium, molybdenum and ruthenium-related items to "safeguard national security interests.

China hits back minutes after Trump tariffs come into effect

By: EBR | Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The world’s top two economies have exchanged trade war blows this morning.

In the case of the LA fires, they found that the hot, dry conditions that drove them are expected to occur once every 17 years.

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

By: EBR | Thursday, January 30, 2025

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed

The raw materials of artificial intelligence (AI) are microchips, science PhDs and data. On the latter two, China might be ahead already.

UK will not be able to resist China’s tech dominance

By: EBR | Thursday, January 30, 2025

China’s success in technology has not come out of thin air, even given the unlikely origins of the DeepSeek deep shock

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