Tag "EU"
Bloc to bloc: why ECOWAS cannot sign the EU’s EPA
Another European EPA hits a wall in Africa as Nigeria – the continent’s largest economy – continues to reject a West African deal.
Germany’s security dilemma: Realpolitik rediscovered
Instability from Russia, the U.S. and Middle East is waking Germany from its post-Cold War slumber: it must take more responsibility for its own security.
Bloc to Bloc: SADC’s modest EPA gains
The recent EPA between the EU and ‘SADC EPA Group’ symbolically intensifies trade ties, but greater impacts are likely to be felt outside this relationship.
Decisions delayed once again over Greece’s bailout
Greece is in the spotlight as debates regarding its bailout continue. Its fate is in the hands of the IMF, the EU and upcoming elections in Europe.
The UK and EU face off over Middle Eastern trade
Theresa May’s recent visits to Trump and Erdogan are under discussion as negotiations and trade deals make the reality of Brexit felt all the more strongly.
Future Generator: Good news ahead for Europe
EE’s data analytics platform projects that media sentiment towards Europe will turn positive over the next three weeks.
New bridges across the Mediterranean
Despite regional security and political challenges trade trends between the EU and southern Mediterranean countries has improved over the last decade.
Future Generator: Positive UK media coverage will continue for the next two weeks
EE’s data analytics platform projects that media sentiment towards the UK and Brexit will remain positive over the next two weeks.
2017 Preview: A new red star over China – Part 2: China and the world
Part two of a two-part look at what is in store for China in 2017. China’s catch-22 – being a ‘responsible stakeholder’, while tending towards isolation.
Trends of 2016: Protest at the ballot box
2016 has been a tumultuous year for democratic politics. The rise of populism, nationalism, and anti-establishmentarianism has been the story of the year.
