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Trump brings sledgehammer to China and the dollar
‘Why should the dollar be the world reserve currency?’ This challenging question was posed by a young Republican senator from Ohio, in the spring of 2023, to Jerome Powell, chairman […]
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Beyond Tariffs & Subsidies – How China’s EV Dominance is Shaping EU Trade Strategy
Over the past years, China has propelled itself as the world’s biggest car manufacturer and exporter, overtaking Germany and Japan. Most notably, China has become the world leader in electric […]
Why the BRICS Summit in Kazan should be a Wake-up Call for the EU
This policy brief examines the growing influence of the BRICS in a multipolar world, as highlighted by their recent summit in Kazan, Russia, and the challenges to effective global multilateralism. […]
Commentaries
Closing the AI Gap with Africa
As countries across the globe are grappling with the emergence of AI, Europe is presented an opportunity to enhance its AI cooperation with African countries, addressing concerns about a looming […]
Commentaries
The UN Pact for the Future: A Modest Boost for Global Governance Reform
Today’s multipolar world faces barriers to international cooperation. Geopolitical rivalries and divergent interests slow or prevent progress on critical global challenges, such as conflict, climate change, public health, migration, and […]
Commentaries
EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: from Trade to Investments
On Friday morning, 4 October, European Union member states gave their approval to new import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Despite a final charm offensive by Beijing to stop the […]