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Selling peace to Trump: How Europe can prevent the next Middle East war

Israel is agitating for US strikes against Iran, while preparing for renewed war in Lebanon. Europeans should work to contain ...
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Calling Paris and Washington: Three areas for G7-G20 collaboration in 2026

France’s G7 presidency coincides with an American-led G20. Paris will not find it easy to collaborate with the Trump ...
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Pivoting in plain sight: China’s stealthier geoeconomics

China is shifting its economic strategies towards micro-integration and market diversification, which pose a more subtle ...
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Avoiding gas panic: Why Europe should remain calm about US energy supply

American gas supplies are helping Europe’s move away from Russian energy. Despite trade tensions under Donald Trump, reliance ...
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Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes

Live from Davos with Alexander Stubb Podcast Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes 20 January 2026 In this episode, Mark Leonard sits down with Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, in Davos for a ...
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Carbon bargain: Where does Europe stand in Africa’s energy game?

Africa’s energy landscape is rapidly transforming as countries pursue industrial growth and broader energy access, while ...
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Arctic hold‘em: Dix cartes européennes au Groenland

Les Européens disposent d’un véritable levier face aux menaces de Donald Trump envers le Groenland, et le temps joue en leur ...