[Analysis] 10 years since the Brexit vote, its lasting effect on British politics and the UK-EU relationship.

10 years on, Brexit continues to shape British politics and the UK-EU relationship. Post-Brexit global events have pushed the parties closer together however many obstacles obstruct the possibility of Britain rejoining anytime soon.

The Decline of the USMCA Renewal: Tariffs and Trade Tensions

The 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) resulted in a U.S. decline to renew and a major departure from North American trade policy. Points of contention quoted in the U.S. decline of negotiation included strict rules of origin, rising trade deficits, and trade policy on non-regional goods. This article examines the reasons behind the decline and how the decline of the renewal will affect North American economic integration.

A Change of Tides: EU Security and Defence Partnerships. Australia as a case study

The signing of the EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership epitomises a radical shift in the EU’s External Action and geopolitical self-awareness.

The Faroese strategy in a stormy geopolitical sea

The Faroe Islands represent a unique case in which a small geopolitical actor can pursue its goals with pragmatism and determination despite its size and limited resources. The Faroese economy is mostly dominated by the fishery sector, which is also the most relevant element influencing the islands’ autonomous foreign policy and international activity.

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.

The Knot of The Arabian Peninsula: The Intricate Waterways of Yemen and Qatar

The 100-day threshold has been passed: since October 7, when the latest phase of the conflict in Gaza began, the situation has evolved on multiple levels. As the echoes of the conflict have widened, regional and international actors become increasingly involved. Once again, the waters of the Middle East are turbulent, reflecting an unstable geopolitical situation.