| By Barry Yao | As China seeks expanded and stable lithium supply sources, its EV companies don’t have to look far to find a potential new trading partner: Afghanistan.
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October 17, 2025
Developments and Challenges of the INSTC
| By Olivia Ernst | Expansion of the INSTC holds promise for Eurasian Economic Integration. However, infrastructure and financial challenges in Russia and Iran challenge the corridor’s completion.
Energy EU Europe LNG Russia
September 25, 2025
How the EU Plans to Rapidly Phase Out Russian Gas
| By Olivia Ernst | The EU is rapidly accelerating its Russian gas phase-out through supply diversification, but disengagement brings environmental challenges and investor risks.
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August 5, 2025
NATO’s 5% Spending Target and the Future of the Allied Defense Industry
| By Olivia Ernst | NATO’s 5% pledge seeks to expand the Allied defense industry. However, past failures to increase military spending and other limitations raise doubts about whether NATO can achieve this goal.
Banking Business EU Europe Finance Trade UK
March 24, 2025
The Brexit Revolution: Reinventing a Global Financial Hub
| By Ahmed Ahmed | The UK finance sector continues adapting as it navigates post-Brexit hurdles. However, it still faces challenges as it seeks to balance stability and competitiveness amid uncertainty.
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October 24, 2024
EU AI Act: A Comprehensive Overview of the New Regulations
| By Eliana Pisons | The EU’s upcoming AI Act aims to create global standards for ethical AI development and deployment, establishing legislation as a potential benchmark for AI governance worldwide.
Africa EU Europe Immigration
May 17, 2024
Europe’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum: A Milestone in Managing Irregular Arrivals
| By Josie Koehler | The EU concluded its migration and refugee policy reform on May 14th, signaling a significant shift towards a more cohesive and equitable approach to handling migration challenges.