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Iran’s stakes in Syria
While Iran is not responsible for the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, Tehran has exploited the situation to its advantage. Iran has injected tens of thousands of pro-regime fighters into the country, keeping President al-Assad in power. The resulting security uncertainty has compounded Syria’s economic woes, scaring investors away.
Sahel terrorism: The EU strives to avoid another Afghanistan
For jihadist movements celebrating the infidel’s humiliation in Afghanistan, it proves that patience ultimately pays off. For the Western actors engaged in anti-terrorism efforts, the quick fall of Kabul has demonstrated that containment is different from eradication. The Europeans are now trying to act on this lesson in the Sahel.
European gas crisis – the new normal
A year ago, several forecasts predicted low natural gas prices for years ahead. But there were signs that markets would tighten, and prices have now risen sharply, putting Europe in a difficult position. The situation results from distinct trends long in the making, but some recent events suggest that prices ...
Europe’s post-Covid divide
Many governments in Europe have used the Covid-19 crisis to increase their powers and debts, and are now warning of new emergencies to further broaden their role. However, several countries have pushed back at this approach, noting the waste and corruption it brings. The split between these two sides is ...
Opinion: Biden and Xi signal a new, less combative approach
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are seeking a more constructive way forward for their countries’ relationship. The focus on “competition” rather than conflict means that both are also trying to improve their global image by engaging in more responsible behavior. That’s good news for the world and gives the U.S.-led ...
Georgia’s waning faith in its pro-Western orientation
Ever since its Rose Revolution of 2003, Georgia has sought to embed itself firmly in the West but has made only modest progress toward joining NATO and the EU. While it resolutely keeps its distance from Russia, the South Caucasus country risks finding itself under the Kremlin’s influence once again ...
The UK plays the long game in relations with the U.S.
The UK and the U.S., traditionally close allies, agreed on most policy matters during the Trump presidency. However, rifts between the two countries have appeared under the Biden administration. While London and Washington are likely to keep on cooperating on a broad range of matters, the relationship between the two ...
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Trouble for China’s economy
While many economists were still arguing that the meteoric rise of the Chinese economy would continue for years, GIS expert Professor Enrico Colombatto correctly foresaw that economic trouble was afoot. Ahead of the Evergrande crisis, he wrote that “Chinese policymakers have indeed acknowledged the presence … of too many bad projects and poorly managed companies.” He added that, “unease in Beijing’s economic circles is rising – more than today’s current statistics reveal.” This farsighted analysis was proven accurate in September 2021, when one of China’s largest property developers reportedly faced a cash crunch.
China: Bureaucrats crack under pressure
After decades of generous monetary policy, China announced it would take a more moderate approach. But policymakers have now realized that future growth will be lower than needed, that inflation is about to rise and that a more rigorous monetary policy may be a source of tensions and possible crisis. ...
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