My Summer in Beijing
When I told people that I was planning to travel to China for the first time since the pandemic, many strongly warned me against it. Many European academics have become […]
EU and strategic partners
Publications
Southeast Asia’s Hedging: A Strategic Opportunity for the European Union?
Southeast Asia is among the regions where the intensification of Sino-American rivalry is most felt. Notwithstanding attempts by both competitors, the regional states are not willing to take sides, adopting […]
Unlocking Global Gateway towards the Green Transition
In December 2021, the president of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen unveiled Global Gateway. With an investment package of 300 billion euros, compromising both public and private funds, […]
Upgrading the Belgian Contribution to NATO’s Collective Defence
Once again, collective defence constitutes the focal point of European security. This Egmont Policy Brief reviews the evolution of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, analyses the Belgian contribution to the […]
Strengthening multilateralism in a multipolar world: On the contribution of this year’s G7 and G20 Summits and suggested next steps for the EU
Many countries in the Global South have refrained from condemning the grave violation of international law that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine represents. They do not support Russia, China, or […]
Commentaries
European Defence in a New Geopolitical Environment
Until 24 February 2022, the EU in practice dealt with Ukraine as a buffer state: an independent state that should maintain constructive relations with both Russia and the Union. That […]