World / Politics Jun 1, 2023
U.S. and EU narrow gap on China but remain split on trade tactics
by Jorge Valero and Jillian Deutsch
EU countries like France and Germany have raised issues about adopting the hawkish U.S. approach to China.
World / Politics Jun 1, 2023
ChatGPT risks threaten to divide Biden administration over EU’s AI rules
by Anna Edgerton and Jillian Deutsch
U.S. national security officials say aggressively regulating this nascent technology will put the nation at a competitive disadvantage.
World / Politics May 31, 2023
European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep
by John Irish
The gathering of the EU's 27 member states and 20 other European countries will touch on a range of strategic issues.
Business / Economy May 30, 2023
China rejects U.S. claims over ‘de-risking’ not ‘decoupling’
Chinese state media, officials and academics have all publicly rejected the distinction in recent weeks, in a seemingly concerted effort to undermine the rhetorical shift.
World | ANALYSIS May 29, 2023
As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?
by Gabriel Dominguez
Not only would hosting Russian nukes make Belarus a potential target for the West, but some also fear that the country itself could become Russia's next annexation target.
World / Politics May 27, 2023
Last-minute climate deal hiccups expose EU concerns over political costs
by Ewa Krukowska
Countries including France and Germany have started to chip away at parts of the EU’s so-called Green Deal that have the potential to negatively impact their voters.
Commentary / World | Geoeconomic Briefing May 25, 2023
Why the G7 has significance as a collective economic defense mechanism
by Kazuto Suzuki
As the G7 chair and as a country taking economic security policy measures ahead of others, Japan is in a position to take a leadership role and help work against economic coercion.
World | ANALYSIS May 23, 2023
EU's temporary protection of Ukrainians offers lessons for managing asylum
by Joanna Gill
The biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II sparked a wave of solidarity, as EU states offered rights and benefits akin to their own citizens.
Commentary / World May 21, 2023
The Ukraine war and European identity
by Mark Leonard
A battle for the soul of Europe is brewing beneath the surface of the Ukraine war and next year’s European Parliament elections could serve as its first battleground.
National May 20, 2023
G7 warns China over ‘militarization activities’ but seeks support for pressuring Russia
by Jesse Johnson
A final communique released by G7 leaders a day ahead of the summit’s conclusion called on Beijing to adhere to international norms, including addressing “nonmarket policies and practices.”
Business May 15, 2023
Funds marketed as ‘sustainable’ hit by cross-border reality check
by Frances Schwartzkopff
Only 4% of funds with the word sustainability or some version of it in their names actually comply with all current and planned requirements set by authorities in the U.S., U.K., and EU.
Asia Pacific May 13, 2023
In Xi’s China, economic needs may take a back seat to security
by David Pierson
Xi Jinping wants to insulate China from perceived threats from the West. He also wants to promote the country as deserving of foreign investment and clout. Can he do both?