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As the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing approaches, China shows little willingness to make significant concessions to the EU. Clearly Beijing does not see the EU as a priority partner – even less so today than in the past. It is wooing the 'Global South', with a clear and...

In the wake of the NATO summit at The Hague, doubts over America’s commitment to European security will persist. Ultimately, this is what US disengagement looks like. Europeans must adapt to this new reality and take greater responsibility for their own defence.

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...

As the EU develops the White Paper on the future of European defence, it will need to address the new reality of transatlantic relations. The 'ReArm Europe' plan makes several proposals to ramp up European defence spending. However, this funding must translate into tangible...

If the EU does not engage proactively with Washington, the new Trump 2.0 administration may proceed without taking the bloc’s interests into account. Intent on countering Chinese technological and industrial dominance, Trump 2.0 may push Europeans towards a degree of decoupling...

The US’s three main adversaries– Russia, China and Iran – actively sought to influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. This Brief examines the various tactics that they employed, arguing that the EU can learn from innovative strategies put in place by the US...

The EU has a chance to exert influence over the incoming Trump 2 administration if it moves swiftly to make a ‘China pitch’ focused on ‘three Ts’: trade, tech and Taiwan.

Shifts in US foreign policy under Trump 2.0 will inevitably affect EU-Africa relations. In light of the anticipated changes under the incoming White House administration, the EU and its African counterparts should strive to develop more coordinated common policies.

Given Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, in the Indo-Pacific the EU may find itself compelled to act with greater independence in an economically and geopolitically critical region.

With the new US administration focused on the mounting competition with China, the Western Balkans risks being sidelined in the broader geopolitical landscape. The EU needs to anticipate the potential challenges posed by upcoming policy shifts for the region.