Trade, Globalisation and Security
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EU-Russia Trade Since the Start of the War
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the sharpest geopolitical realignments in modern trade history. The European Union,...
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“Economic Security” Done Badly Will Make Us Less Economically Secure
By: David HenigA truth that goes against the current intellectual climate is that modern economies are the most resilient in history. They are so adaptable that the...
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A New Era in Global Trade: The EU–India Free Trade Agreement
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance South Asia and Oceania Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Koen BerdenOn 26 January 2026, the European Union and India formally concluded negotiations on one of the most significant trade pacts in recent history in...
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Challenges and Opportunities: Why Albania’s Accession Is Also a Strategic Choice for the EU
Research Areas: Bridging Frontlines EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Trade, Globalisation and SecuritySince 2009, when Albania submitted its application for EU accession to the European Council, the country has continued its gradual rapprochement with...
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Europe Goes to Love Island
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Latin America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Oscar GuineaThis blog post is based on an article published in El País on the 25th of January 2026. The original article can be found here. At the final...
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The Legality of Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs: What Can the EU Expect from the SCOTUS Decision?
By: Renata ZilliA decision by the US Supreme Court on the "Liberation Day Tariffs" is expected soon. More precisely, the decision concerns the legality of President...
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Europe’s Real Trade Weapon Is Not Tariffs on Goods
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityOver the weekend, President Donald Trump’s anger at Europe flared once again. The United States announced its intention to impose a 10 per cent...
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The EU–Mercosur Agreement Is Not Old. The Debate About It Is.
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance EU-Mercosur Project Latin America Regions Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Bruno CapuzziMuch of the opposition to the EU–Mercosur agreement relies on claims that do not stand up to scrutiny. The agreement is often portrayed as...
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WTO Reform – Be Careful What You Wish For?
By: Stuart HarbinsonOn 15 December 2025 the United States submitted a paper “On WTO Reform” to the World Trade Organization’s General Council. This looks like an...
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Rethinking Europe in a New Global Economic Landscape: Finding Answers Must Start by Reflecting Our Own Position
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Far East North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: David HenigFear of China and despair at US unreliability extending into coercion can be felt across Europe. At worst this extends to the scenario of economic...
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What Europe Can Learn from Trump’s Manufacturing Mistake
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Industrial and Competitiveness Policy North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Oscar GuineaThis blog post is based on an article published in El País on the 11th of May 2025. The original article can be found here. That we learn from our...
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The New “Pact for the Mediterranean” – Prioritising Areas of High Potential and Urgent Need
Research Areas: Africa EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Jan A. MicallefOver the years numerous ambitious initiatives sought to strengthen ties in the Mediterranean region. These range from the Barcelona Process to the...