Trump & Xi: A Balance of Power and Vulnerability
The United States and China are now evenly matched as great powers. Given where China is coming from, that can be seen as a gain for China. *******
Publications
Sudanese Refugees in Chad: A Critical Humanitarian Response on the Brink of Collapse
Since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan three years ago, Chad has welcomed a rapidly growing influx of refugees and returnees, despite being among the poorest countries in the […]
The Euroclear Saga
The war triggered by Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only reshaped Europe’s security architecture; it has also exposed the strategic significance of financial infrastructures that had long operated in […]
Europe’s Supply Chain Security Dilemma
Beijing has become more explicit in weaponising trade dependencies through export controls, particularly in critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). Europe now faces a structural dilemma: how to reduce […]
The Gulf Between Europe and Strategic Reality
Why does Europe have no impact on the war in the Gulf? Nor even on the diplomatic efforts to settle the war? Europeans could have mounted a collective operation to […]
Belgium’s EU Decision-Making Process: From Anticipation to Strategic Coordination
Belgium has long been recognised as a committed and experienced actor in European integration. Its federal structure, administrative expertise, and strong presence in Brussels have traditionally enabled the country to […]