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EU’s dealmaking machine grinds steadily on
The paper ''The WhatsApp World Order: Learning to Live with the New Global Political Economy'' by David Henig is referenced in an FT article.
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In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama argues via Al Jazeera that China's balanced trade with Iran, providing vital machinery and buying oil, makes yuan-based transactions possible, unlike Europe or Japan previously.
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Carney’s Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama suggests via POLITICO that the EU-CPTPP alliance may simply aim to provoke the Trump administration, issuing press releases rather than genuinely harmonising trade rules of origin.
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UK blocks China wind turbine project on ‘national security’ amid tense business climate
David Henig believes Britain’s decision reflects the difficulty of balancing trade and investment with China amid growing global mistrust and geopolitical pressures.
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Arctic shortcut or strategic challenge? Experts question Northern Sea Route’s promise
Andrea Dugo comments for Anadolu that the Northern Sea Route is unreliable, commercially marginal, and poses strategic risks for Europe. It should remain a niche, seasonal shipping corridor.
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Think Tank Review 138 – February 2026
ECIPE study, "More than just chips: what Europe can learn from Taiwan’s industrial strategy" highlighted in European Council's think tank review February.
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Las potencias medianas arman alianzas para reducir su dependencia de Estados Unidos y China
(Behind paywall in Spanish) Oscar Guinea comments in El País about the EU and other countries' efforts to reduce their dependencies on the US and China.
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Trump-era trade stress leads Western powers to China
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama highlights for AFP the European leaders' competition for Chinese ties, driven by investment and market access needs, as alternatives cannot sustain Europe's export economies.
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Le Royaume-Uni signe un accord commercial avec la Corée du Sud
(French) David Henig argues the UK-South Korea trade deal is minor, involving only a few changes, not a major victory for Britain as claimed by officials via Les Echos.
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UK agrees trade deal with South Korea just weeks ahead of deadline
David Henig believes the government exaggerated the UK-South Korea deal’s benefits, but says it is valuable for reinforcing the UK’s commitment to a rules-based trade system via the Financial Times.
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Quantum-Cluster: Starke Investitionen und strategische Entwicklungen
(German) ECIPE study, "Mapping the Quantum Ecosystems: How Are Economies Positioning Themselves for Innovation Success" highlighted in IT Boltwise News Briefing.
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Quantum Startup Funding of $25M+ Signals Strong Cluster Presence
ECIPE study, "Mapping the Quantum Ecosystems: How Are Economies Positioning Themselves for Innovation Success" highlighted in Quantum Zeitgeist's news briefing.