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A Cold Truce

The outline of a long, different Cold War is looming clearer. Europe is ready for rearmament, while Italy must choose between a real defense or becoming the Belorussia of the Mediterranean It’s just days away from a proposal for the long-awaited ceasefire in Ukraine; two months ago, a truce was reached in Gaza, and since […]

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Neither Putin nor Trump?

Merz needs to save Germany and EU unity against Russian neo-czarist drives. Trump captured the European defense intention but now should mute the loud rhetoric and hard-right support, which is backfiring. It may be a blow for US President Donald Trump, but even more so for Russian President Vladimir Putin. While there is no clear […]

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EU, Understanding US-China Concerns

The US must concentrate on China and Asia because it’s the fastest rising challenge to the United States and the present world order, and because the Asia-Pacific is home to 60% of the global population and 70% of global economic growth. Therefore, US President Donald Trump is right to seek peace with Russia and some […]

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US-Prussia against neo-Austria-Hungarian Empire?

The upcoming German political elections should aim to recover past legacies and forge a special relationship with London to counter an Austrian-Hungarian trend and mitigate a dangerous rift with the US. The American peace talks with Russia on Ukraine shouldn’t become a fissure in transatlantic ties, and the burden of mending them rests with the […]

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US Great Game in Asia and the EU

Trump’s genuine concern is to develop a sound Asian policy about China. It is highly challenging because of the many suspicions in the region. It is a chance for the EU to help the U.S. develop its Asian projection. Beyond the catwalks, the easy and glittering shop windows of the first days, and the combative […]

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A Russian Roulette Peace

It’s a deadlock. Moscow has little or no incentive to stop its war in Ukraine, nor may Beijing. The EU should seek a clear victory or face the reality of falling under Russian influence or paying dearly for the war, but it won’t be easy. American President Donald Trump may have a wild card in […]

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Europe-China, Matters of Sense and Sensibility

This year, 2024, may mark a significant shift in the relationship between the European Union (EU) and China. The February 2022 shock of China’s support for Russia against Ukraine was compounded by the potentially even greater shock of China’s stance on Israel and its support for Iran in the Middle East. This has created a […]