Geoeconomics

Investment screening: A victory for Europe

This week, the EU reached a political agreement on a framework for screening foreign direct investment at unprecedented speed, and took a step forward in building trust

Yemen’s diplomatic discord

After the collapse of planned consultations in Geneva, a new round of formal peace talks seems unlikely before the end of the year

Europe’s China vetoes

France, Germany, Italy, and the UK are strengthening their economic defences against China. Will more follow?

No right without might

Europeans still indulge in the myth of economic influence without military strength. But their soft power approach will fail without hard weapons