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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?

Libya Peace Initiative: Can Egypt and Türkiye’s Efforts End the Political Deadlock?

Nearly fourteen years after Gaddafi’s fall plunged Libya into chaos, hope is stirring as Türkiye and Egypt step in to mediate between the rival factions. The Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Sirte, backed by Khalifa Haftar, are showing early signs of cooperation. Joint appointments and resumed local elections signal a fragile but meaningful shift toward peace. While challenges remain, this renewed partnership offers a real chance for Libya’s unity and lasting stability.

The MENA Region’s Culture of Repression of Dissent: Is a New ‘Arab Spring’ in Motion?

Over the past years, authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have devised unforeseen tactics and strategies to maintain their grip on power, despite expressions of dissent and discontent. More than a decade after the Arab Spring, issues including political corruption, economic disparity, and restricted liberties are remarkably similar to those that initially provoked revolutions in the region.