The Subtle Balance of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
The European Union and the People’s Republic of China’s relations date back to 1975. In almost half a century, the two countries settled...
The Arctic as a new theatre of (strategic) interests: comparing the Chinese and the European Arctic
Photo by Rolf Gelpke on Unsplash Introduction Due to global warming and melting ice, the Arctic is emerging as a new area of worldwide...
The Dilemma of Strategic Autonomy: Pandemic Challenges in the EU’s Interaction with China and Japan
During the implementation of the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), the European Union (EU) and Japan held a series of...
The Implications of the European Union’s East-West Divide for the Future of European Integrations?
Many would consider the European Union’s enlargement policy as one of its most successful initiatives. The enlargement towards Eastern...
The Implications of the French, German and Dutch Indo-Pacific Strategies for the EU's Asia Policy
In November 2020, the Netherlands became the third European country to issue an Indo-Pacific strategy, falling in behind France (May...
An enlightenment in dark times or global education as a vision for beyond Covid
By Stephan Raab Maybe the most useless gift for Christmas last year might have been a planner for 2020. Something no superpower, no...
Cultural Mediation in Negotiations; Cross-Cultural Expertise in the Military
“Cultural understanding doesn’t just help you achieve your objectives — it helps you discover what your objectives should be”. — General...
Europe sleeping rough: Parliament’s plans to end homelessness
Every night, hundreds of thousands are sleeping on the streets of Europe. Omnipresent yet often ignored, the homeless embody the...
Greening EU transport policies: Past achievements, shortcomings & challenges for the recovery period
ransport in the European Union accounts for more than a quarter of the yearly greenhouse gas emissions, and since 1990 the emissions have in
Russian Interests in the MENA Region
Local articulation of general interests Introduction Russia’s return as playmaker in the MENA region is a matter of consensus, albeit a...
