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Power is now defined by control over flows of people, goods, money, and data, and via the connections they establish. Only states that see the new map of geopolitical power clearly will be able to control the modern world.
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It’s complicated: Russia’s tricky relationship with China
Kadri Liik
Policy Brief
The West does not have an opportunity to prompt a policy U-turn in Moscow that divides Russia and China. But it could give Russia space to hedge against China in key areas
- European Power
Beyond Global Britain: A realistic foreign policy for the UK
Jeremy Shapiro, Nick Witney
Policy Brief
The UK government’s vision for Global Britain does not reflect today’s geostrategic realities. Yet the UK can forge an effective foreign policy if it focuses on British strengths, avoids military adventures in distant lands, and finds balanced, effective working relationships with the EU and the US.
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The secret battlefield: How the EU can help Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine protect against Russian subversion
Mark Galeotti
Policy Brief
The EU should offer Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine a new intelligence and security compact to help strengthen their security against Russia
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As the year draws to a close, ECFR presents a run-down of the ten most popular policy briefs and the ten most popular commentaries
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Critical mass: Raw materials, economic coercion, and transatlantic cooperation
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The EU and the US lack a shared strategy for tackling economic coercion involving critical raw materials, and it could increase transatlantic competition during severe supply disruptions
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Germany, Europe, and the coming battle over 6G
Beryl Thomas
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Germany is right to view 6G through the lens of growing geopolitical competition. But, instead of investing in its own 6G programme, the country could better serve its interests by supporting EU efforts to develop standards in this area.
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The August 2020 explosion left Lebanon in disarray, and thus far, the country’s principal political parties have united to delay, impede, and undermine the investigation
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Western leaders can prevent Sudan’s military from drifting further into dependence on the Kremlin. To achieve this, they will need to take a more assertive approach to supporting the country’s protest movement and dealing with its military.
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China’s new military base in Africa: What it means for Europe and America
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A permanent Chinese military installation in Equatorial Guinea is the culmination of nearly a decade’s investment in Africa – and will not be the last of such bases on the continent’s Atlantic coast
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Merkelism is unlikely to outlive Merkel… because the EU will need a more visionary and courageous Germany to strengthen its foundations and defend its place in the world
Piotr Buras and Jana Puglierin on Europe after Merkel
Just as people have begun to diversify their tastes and preferences, we could see a world in which political sympathies diversify at a much faster rate than in the 20th century
Turkey — along with Erdogan’s ultimate legacy — badly needs a return to more conventional economic management
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Amandine Gnanguênon
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Regional organisations have proliferated in Africa, with many organisations attempting to address similar issues in similar parts of the continent. Europeans should take stock of the situation they have helped create.
Russia, Wagner Group, and Mali: How European fears weaken European policy
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Alex Clark, Susi Dennison, Mats Engström
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The bloc should reframe the international debate on energy security to focus on clean energy resources and efficiency, engaging in the market reforms needed to incentivise this shift
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European states face accusations of neglecting the matter of human rights in their southern neighbourhood, and even of being complicit. Yet they are failing to maximise the influence they could bring to bear.
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