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A view of Beijing’s skyline at sunset, featuring modern skyscrapers and residential buildings, symbolizing China’s blend of market-driven growth and strong state intervention

The rise and the fall of globalization

29/03/202514/04/2025

Branko Milanovic examines the trajectory of globalization, contrasting its two historic phases and assessing how Trump’s return signals a definitive break from the neoliberal world order

A crowded wooden boat carrying migrants in life jackets is being assisted by a naval vessel and a small rescue boat in open waters. Some individuals are climbing onto the larger ship, while rescue personnel in protective gear work to facilitate the operatio

Greece and Germany: A complex migration dynamic

26/03/202514/04/2025

Greece, as a gateway for migrants, and Germany, as the final destination, create a complex dynamic shaping migration flows and asylum policies in Europe

A collage of images representing U.S.-China relations: Donald Trump at his desk, a globe highlighting North America, Xi Jinping waving against a red backdrop, the White House, U.S. and Chinese flags waving together, and China’s Great Hall of the People with red flags

The red and gold ascent: China’s quiet rise and America’s slow fade

25/03/202530/03/2025

As China expands its global influence through trade, diplomacy, and technology, the U.S. struggles to maintain its dominance. A new world order is emerging, but empires rarely decline gracefully

Flags of the member states of the European Union in front of the EU Commission building “Berlaymont” in Brussels, Belgium, symbolizing the unity and complexity of European governance

Europe’s dilemma caught between eagles and dragons

23/03/202526/03/2025

The views expressed here are those of George Magnus from Engelsberg Ideas, dissecting Europe’s geopolitical and economic dilemmas in a fractured world where alliances fray, ambitions clash, and history’s echoes shape an uncertain future

A heavily overcrowded blue fishing boat carrying migrants in distress on the open sea. Many passengers wear life jackets, while others cling to the vessel. A section of the boat appears damaged. Nearby, members of the Italian Coast Guard, dressed in tactical and rescue gear, assist people onto a smaller rescue boat. The surrounding sea is calm under a bright sky, highlighting the urgency of the rescue operation

Irregular migration in the EU and U.S. policies challenges and strategies

14/03/202527/03/2025

Management of irregular migration in the European Union and the United States of America: a common geopolitical issue with different components, divergences and uniformities in terms of the policies applied on the two continents

A board game-style depiction of geopolitical tensions, featuring plastic army figures, artillery, and dice positioned over a map of Russia and Europe, symbolizing military escalation and strategic miscalculations

Terrified that peace might break out: Have European leaders completely lost their minds?

14/03/202526/05/2025

European leaders suffer from “Imaginary American Voter Syndrome,” misreading global politics through a U.S.-centric lens, escalating tensions with Russia despite U.S.-Russia peace negotiations. Nuclear escalation and diplomatic paralysis deepen Europe’s strategic miscalculations

A hand holding an American flag in front of a worn, mural-like portrait of Donald Trump, with a faded U.S. flag in the background, symbolizing political continuity and change

Continuities and discontinuities in American foreign policy: Beyond the Trump vs. Biden/Obama binary

05/03/202514/03/2025

U.S. foreign policy under Trump reflects both continuity and disruption. From NATO to Ukraine, shifting alliances redefine America’s role in an emerging multipolar world

A group of migrants, including young children, arrive on a rocky shore after crossing the sea in an inflatable boat. A little girl in a red jacket stands in the foreground, her face wet and filled with emotion. Behind her, other children and adults, dressed in warm but worn clothing, step onto the shore, some looking exhausted, others scanning their surroundings. The cold, dark water and scattered belongings emphasize the perilous nature of their journey

Irregular migration in the Mediterranean: Challenges, policies, and the human cost

26/02/202521/03/2025

The current situation regarding the management of irregular migration in the Mediterranean Sea: Political trends, operational challenges, and diplomatic bottlenecks

geo-trends.eu_Donald Trump standing confidently in a blue suit and red tie against a backdrop of vivid red, white, and blue lighting, symbolizing a public event or speech focusing on his leadership and potential policies

Trump’s foreign policy: Navigating a multipolar world

24/01/202515/02/2025

Trump’s reelection signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy. His “America First” doctrine prioritizes national interests in a multipolar world shaped by alliances, conflicts, and economic rivalries. What does this mean globally?

Turkey-Israel relations_geo-trends.eu_Two ceremonial guards on horseback, dressed in light blue uniforms, hold the national flags of Turkey and Israel. They are riding white horses in a formal parade setting, with a backdrop of trees, fencing, and an open area, symbolizing a diplomatic occasion or official visit

From alliances to rivalries: Navigating Turkish-Israeli relations in Syria’s fragmented future

24/01/202521/03/2025

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is analyzed through the lens of Türkiye-Israel relations, offering fresh insights into the shifting Middle East geopolitics

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