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Brussels abandons pure market logic as EU rewrites industrial policy for survival
The EU is pivoting from competition-focused rules to a hybrid model of resilience and strategic autonomy, driven by US protectionism and Chinese state manufacturing.
Migration pact implementation triggers political crisis as EU faces internal veto threat
Just weeks after the Pact on Migration and Asylum entered application, political instability in France and Germany threatens to paralyze the EU with a new coalition of illiberal governments.
Trump’s return and Ukraine war force EU to overhaul military posture and budget
Donald Trump’s White House return and Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine have triggered a bruising trade clash and a desperate scramble to close defense capability gaps.
Trump's NATO Pivot: War in Ukraine and Iran Conflict Define 2026 Foreign Agenda
President Trump's trip to the NATO summit centers on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and managing the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. Critics warn his 'nation program' approach risks alienating allies wh
AI and Migration: The Dual Crisis Shaping Europe’s Future in 2026
Artificial intelligence and irregular migration are the twin crises reshaping Europe’s society and economy. The EU must navigate these challenges to preserve its democratic values and long-term stabil
Strategic Drift or Choice? The EU’s Global Role in 2026 Under Fire
As 2026 unfolds, the EU finds itself exposed, stretched, and increasingly isolated. The bloc faces a defining question: is it drifting passively or making a strategic choice to reclaim its global infl
EU Budget Battle: The Fight Over Europe’s Long-Term Survival
The EU’s long-term budget is under siege as member states clash over funding priorities. From defense to climate, the battle for Europe’s financial future reveals deep divisions in the bloc’s strategi
Europe Walks Into the Storm: G7 Évian Tests EU Unity Amid Global Crises
Von der Leyen and Costa represent the EU at G7 Évian while Ukraine, Iran, trade wars, and AI risks threaten global stability. The summit exposes deep divisions in Europe’s geopolitical strategy as the
The Pacific Canvas: How Japan and Korea Redefined Global Culture in the 21st Century
From Tokyo's neon streets to Seoul's global pop phenomena, Japan and Korea have transformed East Asian culture into the world's dominant soft power. This sharp analysis explores how anime, manga, K-po
Tech Sovereignty as the EU’s New Frontier in the US-China Rivalry
The US-China technological rivalry is forcing the EU to build Eurostack, a sovereign tech base, to reduce dependencies and safeguard democracy against digital coercion and interference.
Trump’s Trade War and the EU’s Race for Economic Sovereignty
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered a bruising trade clash with Europe, forcing the EU to accelerate its push for economic sovereignty amid fears of US troop withdrawals and NATO er
Russia’s War and the EU’s Emboldened Hybrid Warfare Threat
Russia’s continued war in Ukraine has emboldened hybrid warfare tactics against the EU, while the prospect of US withdrawal from NATO leaves Europe vulnerable to a converging security crisis.
