August 12, 2019
The European Stack is taking shape
What happened? For her first 100 days in office, Ursula von der Leyen, the next…
Jessica van der SchalkAugust 12, 2019
August 5, 2019
Multilateralism and the decline of the U.S. hegemony
What happened? Over the last months, the world has witnessed an increased amount of international…
Jessica van der SchalkAugust 5, 2019
July 29, 2019
Japan, Korea and the global semiconductor industry
What happened? A trade conflict between Japan and South Korea is worrying financial markets. After…
Jessica van der SchalkJuly 29, 2019
July 15, 2019
Will China become a sustainability leader?
The U.S. has officially withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and the EU faces resistance from…
FreedomLabJuly 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
The French Renaissance
Germany is seen as the leader of Europe, but three developments are making France more…
FreedomLabJuly 15, 2019
June 19, 2019
May 2019: Anti-China sentiment
U.S.-China talks about a trade deal have resulted in a disagreement over the last month.…
Jessica van der SchalkJune 19, 2019
June 18, 2019
East Asia becomes the center of geopolitical competition
What happened? As the U.S.-China trade war enters a new phase and Trump is threatening…
Jessica van der SchalkJune 18, 2019
April 23, 2019
The Dragon and the Elephant in the 21st century
China and India are turning into the key engines for global growth. Although in the…
Jessica van der SchalkApril 23, 2019
April 2, 2019
Southern Europe turns its gaze towards the Mediterranean
What happened? Last week, Italy signed 29 deals worth a total of 2.5 billion euros…
Jessica van der SchalkApril 2, 2019
March 29, 2019
March 2019: Scramble for Africa
Africa has again taken center stage when it comes to the interests of different superpowers.…
Jessica van der SchalkMarch 29, 2019
