The New Normal/La Nouvelle Normalité/新常態: The End of US Dollar Hegemony?
From ASEAN’s consideration to settle trade in local currency to Brazilian President Lula’s visit of China, the author analyses the recent trend towards de-dollarisation
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Security Watch: What Assessment of Macron’s Trip to China?
From 5 to 8 April 2023, the French President visited China. He spent the second day of his state visit in Beijing and two days in Canton, in the south of the country. His visit and comments have sparked controversy about EU-China relations.
The Great Enemies Reconcile: Beijing host meetings between Saudi Arabia and Iran
On March 6, 2023, representatives from Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing; four days later, Riyadh and Tehran declared …
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Slovenia Eager To Recruit Foreign Workers
Slovenia’s national government hopes to attract more foreign workers to fill job vacancies through recent legislation the government passed.
Stolen Cars For Export: The Curious Case of Criminal Trading of Canadian Vehicles to West Africa
While illicit automobile trafficking stands as a growing phenomenon in the field of transnational organized crime, the joint effort by the security agencies of affected countries, car manufacturers and international transport companies is essential to confront this scourge.
Big Data: A Challenge for Democracy?
In the digital age in which we live in, there is new information available every second. From credit card purchases to Google searches, everything leaves a mark. Big data is that large digital footprint that collects what we do both online and offline. What can all this information be used for?
The New Normal/La Nouvelle Normalité/新常態: The Anniversary of Russo-Ukrainian War: China’s Position Dilemma
China has released its position paper on the first anniversary of the Russo-Ukrainian War. However, the paper was received with mixed reviews. In this article, the author analyses the dilemma of China’s position and what China should do in the future to gain the support of more countries for its position.
Meetings Between Spain and Morocco: Reopening the Doors of Africa
On Feb. 2, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to Rabat to meet his Moroccan counterpart, Aziz Akhannouch.
Israeli Prime Minister Concludes Visit to France
Benyamin Netanyahu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Thursday along with 60 business executives to …
Post Conflict Era: The Future of the EU Strategic Autonomy
The Russo-Ukraine conflict has strengthened the EU’s will to seek strategic autonomy. However, the EU’s reliance on the US and NATO for security may halt further plans for strategic autonomy.