In the last decade, underinvestment and a lack of attention from the EU and the US has enabled states like China and Russia to expand their foothold in Latin America. Further neglect of the region could deprive the EU of key strategic partners. In the wake of Donald Trump’s re...

In the aftermath of the October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the EU should refrain from restoring normal relations in exchange for minor concessions from the government. We argue that it should instead prioritise support for the social forces and independent media that...

The EU has a chance to exert influence over the incoming Trump 2 administration if it moves swiftly to make a ‘China pitch’ focused on ‘three Ts’: trade, tech and Taiwan.

Shifts in US foreign policy under Trump 2.0 will inevitably affect EU-Africa relations. In light of the anticipated changes under the incoming White House administration, the EU and its African counterparts should strive to develop more coordinated common policies.

Given Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, in the Indo-Pacific the EU may find itself compelled to act with greater independence in an economically and geopolitically critical region.

With the new US administration focused on the mounting competition with China, the Western Balkans risks being sidelined in the broader geopolitical landscape. The EU needs to anticipate the potential challenges posed by upcoming policy shifts for the region.