Europe
Germany’s former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr. Robert Habeck spoke with Ben Schnalke about European security, the Arctic, and why energy independence may be the fastest route to climate progress.
Europe
Alexander De Croo served as Prime Minister of Belgium from October 2020 until February 2025.
Europe
"As the new EU Commission starts its work in Brussels and the new US administration takes over the reins in Washington, questions about a possible future approach to the Balkan region abound."
Europe
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the aid that Europe subsequently sent to Ukraine revealed that the European defense industry was in a dire situation."
Europe
"Copenhagen’s success offers a robust framework for environmental action and ecotourism that other cities and nations can adopt to combat climate change globally."
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"How has Russia maintained military production despite the heavy sanctions targeting its arms industry?"
Europe
"Arctic research will remain in limbo as long as current geopolitical tensions between Russia and other Arctic Council member states persist."
Europe
"Meloni has broken the glass ceiling for Italy, but refugees and migrants are left to pick up the broken shards."
Finance & Economics
"The offshore world remains a significant force in the global economy, supporting both legitimate business activities and, at times, controversial or illicit financial practices."
Women
"[A] feminist foreign policy alone will not solve geopolitical conflicts. However, on that path, it can help promote equality, diversity, and justice, thereby bringing us closer to a peaceful world."
Finance & Economics
"France faces monumental questions in the aftermath of the unlikely election, and at the center of them is the fate of its debt. With an uncertain future, analysis is crucial to determine the future of the French deficit and what it could mean for both the country and the continent."
China
"The dynamics between China and Russia remain important to watch. Will Russia be able to counteract the power imbalances between the two countries to have more control in their relationship? Will Chinese economic leverage influence the war?"