Since February 2022, collective defence has again become the main effort of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after decades of ‘out-of-area’ operations. Consequently, the armed forces of NATO’s member […]
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When Belgium was hit by severe terror attacks in 2016, then-President Obama did not hesitate for a moment to pledge full support: ‘Belgium is a close friend and ally of […]
The evolving international system places significant pressure on Belgium’s multilateral policymaking. This Egmont Policy Brief advocates for a revamping of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ resources to enhance coordination, ensuring […]
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If Trump manages to convince Putin to make a deal on Ukraine (and it remains an “if”), the core of it will probably be: you get to keep what you […]
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. […]
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If one were to look solely at their highly similar government systems and cordial foreign policy statements, one might assume that China and Vietnam are the closest of allies. *****