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Issues to Watch In 2022

Ongoing global supply chain issues, erratic Transatlantic relations, and Beijing’s divide and conquer strategy will impact the EU-China flexible framework in the coming year.

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By Lizza Bomassi
Published on Dec 3, 2021

Chatham House

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Lizza Bomassi

Former Deputy Directory, Carnegie Europe

Lizza Bomassi was the deputy director of Carnegie Europe.

Lizza Bomassi
Former Deputy Directory, Carnegie Europe
Lizza Bomassi
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