How Trump’s tariffs expose a global divide
The U.S. embraces trade war, Europe braces for military conflict, while Asia’s major economies strategize for stability. Trump’s tariffs reveal a fractured world order
Eastern Europe on the brink: Military buildup and geopolitical tensions escalate
For the first time since World War II, Germany is permanently stationing troops abroad. A 5,000-strong brigade in Lithuania marks a turning point in Europe’s rapid militarization
Europe’s energy transition between hydrogen and nuclear power
Europe is at a critical crossroads in its energy strategy. From North African hydrogen to Italy’s nuclear revival, the energy transition is shaped by geopolitical and technological challenges
Trump’s price tag on the Red Sea effort collides with shipping realities
The U.S. bombed Yemen to reopen the Red Sea, but shipowners remain unconvinced. Trump wants Europe to pay for the effort, yet global trade has already adapted
Europe’s dilemma caught between eagles and dragons
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
Türkiye’s rise in Europe—is media shaping policy or reflecting it?
As Europe scrambles to rearm, Türkiye finds itself in a uniquely advantageous position. But are the latest media narratives on Ankara’s indispensable role in European security purely organic—or something more coordinated?
Terrified that peace might break out: Have European leaders completely lost their minds?
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 prolonged war or a strategic illusion?
The push for military expansion in Europe raises a critical question: is the goal to end the war in Ukraine or to justify skyrocketing defense budgets?
Editorial #7
In a surprising twist, European leaders’ “peace plan” leads to soaring military spending, raising questions about Europe’s future and the true cost of security
Continuities and discontinuities in American foreign policy: Beyond the Trump vs. Biden/Obama binary
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