How have the current US economic tariffs affected American soft power?
“At the time of writing, 2025 has seen “Make America Great Again” be taken to a whole new level, but what does that mean for America’s global influence and power?”
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From tariffs to trade wars: How U.S. politics challenges EU agreements
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, uncertainty has gripped global trade once again. With sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminum, and European imports, Trump’s “America First” agenda has reignited transatlantic tensions.
While the EU faces rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and targeted tariffs across sectors, Brussels is responding with a mix of strategic calm, legal countermeasures, and trade diversification.
Will Europe emerge as the global champion of free trade or be forced into its own protectionist pivot?
The European Court of Justice Verdict in a Time of Realignment
The CJEU ruling represents a legal but partial victory for the Sahrawi People. Given shifting geopolitical alliances, the chances of Western Sahara’s universal recognition as a separate entity are narrowing. Moreover, EU institutions appear fragmented.
The U.S Supreme Court: Legal Precedent and the Consequences of Noncompliance
What if a Supreme Court ruling fell and no one obeyed? The quiet assumption that judicial decisions must be followed, once the bedrock of American constitutional order, is cracking under the weight of political defiance. When compliance becomes a choice rather than a duty, the Court’s authority fades into irrelevance.
(Analysis) Chips and Power: How TSMC Navigates Geopolitical Tensions
This analysis explores TSMC’s strategic position in the global semiconductor value chain. It also examines the broader implications for semiconductor industry and security.
The first Year of Milei’s Foreign Policy
This article briefly analyzes the first year and three months of Milei’s administration in terms of foreign policy.
The Far-Right’s Shocking Campaign in São Paulo’s Mayoral Race
Pablo Marçal’s campaign for mayor of São Paulo in 2024 highlights the intersection between digital populism and far-right politics, reflecting a global trend in which political outsiders take advantage of digital platforms to reshape electoral dynamics.
The Deteriorating Sino-Dutch Relations
The trade relations between the Netherlands and China are currently being threatened by the Netherlands priority of national security as well as the US-China trade war. National security concerns and geopolitical conditions can and are shaping the semiconductor industry of the world.
Resource Dependency: Exploring the Chinese Monopoly of Critical Minerals
China’s dominating influence of the global critical mineral markets poses a pressing threat to international supply chains. These minerals are vital for advanced technologies, from semiconductors to renewable energy. With a global energy transition reliant on critical minerals, their increased demand has provided Beijing a whip hand to utilise in other geopolitical spheres.
A Security Economic Dialogue? The Deft Diplomacy Behinds Oslo’s Joint Statement with China on their Green Cooperation
Støre’s delegation group visit to China is potentially renewing Norway’s security economic landscape but not only helping to address Oslo’s energy economic transition hurdles, highlighting their Joint Statement has profound implications beyond what many conceive.