A commentary series exploring how the EU can navigate an increasingly volatile strategic landscape, and chart its course through the tornado unleashed by Trump 2.0.
Trump’s trade tariffs will hit Europe hard. The genius of European integration was its tendency to depoliticise. But with Trump this will not work. It is time for a strong political response by the EU. This is a fight for power, not policy.
Shifting geopolitical dynamics and new challenges make it imperative for the EU to enhance its efforts to build resilience in its Eastern neighbourhood. The EU can do that by pursuing a more strategic approach in three countries in the region – Moldova, Georgia and Armenia.
More than ever, Ukraine needs support to transition towards a long-term energy system that is resilient, flexible and secure. The EU has the expertise, the ability and the will to help make that happen.
Despite two decades of progress, Somalia remains fragile. Funding for the newly established African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia is yet to materialise, while fragmented donor engagement jeopardises state-building efforts. To avert a security vacuum, the EU...
The Lukashenka regime in Belarus remains a brutal and repressive dictatorship. Moreover, Moscow’s increased foothold in Belarus presents growing security challenges for the EU, and a frozen conflict in Ukraine could further exacerbate those risks. How can the EU navigate this...
Russia is now coordinating with the US in response to last week's deadly outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria. Some countries, in particular Israel, believe that Russia's presence in Syria can provide a counterweight to growing Turkish influence. But it is clear that continued...
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a tool but not a silver bullet in the fight against climate change. The EU should harness CCS technology to become the world’s carbon banking hub and setter of the global CO2 price.
European leaders are scrambling to respond to the Trump 2.0 presidency in the wake of recent events. Rather than dwell on the latest upheavals in Washington, Europe must focus on itself and above all on investing in its own strength. Three priorities stand out: Ukraine, European...
