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Act as if it does not matter who wins
Of course it does matter very much. The proof is that although the title does not say so, every reader knows that this will be a piece about the US […]
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Use connectivity to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the EU’s neighbourhood
To strengthen multilateralism in their own neighbourhood, Germany and the EU should pursue connectivity strategies with their Eastern and Southern neighbours. These could create the links between the EU’s neighbours […]
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An Alliance of Democracies: with the US or for the US?
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for an “a new grouping of like-minded nations, a new alliance of democracies” against China. The US has raised this idea before: […]
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Regrets, apologies and repair for Belgium’s colonial harms
Former colonial countries appear increasingly willing to engage in processes akin to transitional justice in order to confront the legacies of their colonial past. In this blog post, Valerie Arnould […]
On the repatriation of Belgian children and fighters in Syria
There are still around 40-60 Belgian children detained in Kurdish camps in Northern Syria. These children are widely recognized as victims. Yet, why are they not being repatriated? This speech […]
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60 years of Congo’s independence: power, complicity and protest
As the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates its sixtieth birthday, the country stands at an important crossroads. Marked by the struggles and protests of a population suffering from violent conflicts, […]