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Taking the Pulse: Should the EU Seek a Seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace?Despite holding significant leverage, the EU remains sidelined in ongoing diplomacy around the Gaza peace plan. How can the union overcome internal divisions to take a more active role?
Europe’s Broken National Politics Hamper its Geopolitical PowerEurope is paralyzed, crippled by a lack of strategic vision, the surge of far-right forces, and the multiplication of caretaker governments. To achieve the union’s geopolitical ambitions, EU member states must first respond to their citizens’ daily concerns.
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How the EU’s Global Gateway Can Compete in the Global SouthIn competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable.
- Ceren Ergenc,
- Chaofan Yu
Babiš’s Victory in Czechia Is Not a Turning Point for European PopulistsA populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe. While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on vital issues such as their stance toward Russia.
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Taking the Pulse: Does France's Political Crisis Weaken Europe's Geopolitical Hand?While the EU tries to navigate a myriad international challenges, France is experiencing historic political disarray. What impact will instability in Paris have on Europe's geostrategic capacity?
