Macron and the French Paradox
While commentators focused largely on negative aspects, France has seen an unprecedentedly pro-European electoral campaign
François Godement
French election candidates on the European test
All major candidates see the international situation through the lens of Europe
China and North Korea : a test case for China’s future international role
China continues to prioritise its own strategic priorities over counter-proliferation and international accords
Europe’s Trump-China dilemma
A multilateral order with China and without America is simply impossible.
Donald Trump, “One China” and the global order
The return on the US table of the Taiwan issue gives us an inkling of what Trump's foreign policy priorities might be
Asia awaits Trump
Asian partners and rivals alike will be justifiably nervous at the prospect of a Trump presidency, but they should not read too much into campaign rhetoric
Why less Europe is no Europe – comparing the fates of CETA and MES
The more power delegated to the Commission, with the appropriate balance of power with a strengthened EU Parliament, the more likely we are to get outcomes representing the majority of Europeans.
Brexit: A game of bluff
Size does not necessarily equal strength, and the European Union has holes in its strategy
Duterte trumps Trump
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for US troops and advisors to leave the Philippines, shortly after issuing an expletive ridden description of President Barack Obama, needs to be taken seriously
EU strength and weakness facing China
The divergence between the EU's recent statements on Market Economy Status and the South China Sea issue reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the EU itself.