Tag: Geopolitics

Coronavirus: The Looming Collapse of Europe’s Single Currency
By April 7, 2020 Read More →

Coronavirus: The Looming Collapse of Europe’s Single Currency

As the coronavirus unleashes economic shockwaves across Europe, the European single currency, the most visible symbol of European unification, is facing collapse.

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Coronavirus: China Floods Europe With Defective Medical Equipment
By April 3, 2020 Read More →

Coronavirus: China Floods Europe With Defective Medical Equipment

A growing number of countries are reporting that millions of pieces of medical equipment donated by, or purchased from, China to defeat the pandemic are defective and unusable.

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Coronavirus: The European Union Unravels
By March 27, 2020 Read More →

Coronavirus: The European Union Unravels

As the coronavirus pandemic rages through Europe, the foundational pillars of the European Union are crumbling one by one.

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Coronavirus: China’s Propaganda Campaign in Europe
By March 22, 2020 Read More →

Coronavirus: China’s Propaganda Campaign in Europe

The Chinese government has been fast-tracking shipments of medical aid to Europe in an effort to deflect criticism over its responsibility for the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Europe’s ‘Open Borders’ System Faces Collapse
By March 17, 2020 Read More →

Coronavirus: Europe’s ‘Open Borders’ System Faces Collapse

The European system of open internal borders — a cornerstone of European integration — is on the brink of collapse.

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Turkey Muscles-In on the Israel-Greece-Cyprus EastMed Gas Pipeline Deal
By January 13, 2020 Read More →

Turkey Muscles-In on the Israel-Greece-Cyprus EastMed Gas Pipeline Deal

Israel, Greece and Cyprus have signed an agreement for a pipeline project to ship natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean region to Europe. The deal comes amid increasing tensions with Turkey as Ankara seeks to expand its claims over gas-rich areas of the Mediterranean Sea.

Posted in: Energy, Geopolitics
Germany Puts Its Head in Russia’s Energy Pipeline Noose
By December 30, 2019 Read More →

Germany Puts Its Head in Russia’s Energy Pipeline Noose

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her refusal to increase defense spending while at the same time supporting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will funnel billions of dollars to Russia.

Posted in: Europe, Geopolitics
Iran’s Growing Role in Yemen
By April 11, 2019 Read More →

Iran’s Growing Role in Yemen

The ongoing war in Yemen has increased the Houthis dependence on weapons and financial support from Iran, whose position in Yemen is stronger than ever.

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Anti-Americanism: It’s About American Power, Not Policy
By December 17, 2007 Read More →

Anti-Americanism: It’s About American Power, Not Policy

How can America improve its image abroad? Answers to this question are being bandied by all of the presidential hopefuls.

America Wake Up! Europe Wants to Be a Superpower
By October 24, 2007 Read More →

America Wake Up! Europe Wants to Be a Superpower

European Union leaders have reached agreement on a new treaty that many Europeans hope will transform the 27-nation bloc into a superpower capable of counter-balancing the United States in global affairs.

Why Europe Needs a Hard Power Reality Check
By October 17, 2007 Read More →

Why Europe Needs a Hard Power Reality Check

Europeans are hoping a new European Union treaty will help raise their profile in international affairs. This is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Factor Miedo: Líbano y el estilo europeo del mantenimiento de la paz
By September 27, 2007 Read More →

Factor Miedo: Líbano y el estilo europeo del mantenimiento de la paz

La fuerza de paz de la ONU liderada por Europa en el Líbano, conocida como UNIFIL, es la prueba concluyente, si alguna era necesaria, de porque es poco probable que Europa vaya a ser una superpotencia global.

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