Geopolitics

How might China hit back over the EU’s electric vehicle anti-subsidy investigation?

China’s silence towards the European Union’s electric vehicle probe could mean that a more harmful retaliation is on its way

Israel-Hamas war: implications for the global oil market

Fears of Iranian involvement in the Hamas attack could destabilise the global oil market

Europe’s strategic challenge

The EU should pursue ‘gradual and pragmatic federalism,’ underpinned by essential governance reform.

European Union grain imports from Ukraine: the right decision and a cynical rebellion

The European Commission was right to let restrictive measures on Ukrainian grain lapse, but the decision has had negative side-effects.

Can Italy leave the Belt and Road Initiative without a backlash?

How China responds to Italy’s exit from the BRI may influence other members who are contemplating a similar move.

What to expect from the BRICS expansion

The evolution of the grouping alongside the changing dynamics of political economy.

The story of China’s electric vehicle industry

China's EV industry is not just about rapid growth and success; it involves intricate geopolitical dynamics that could put its success at risk.

Read with Bruegel: The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations

Examining the past, present and future of the global energy system.

Read with Bruegel: Backfire: How Sanctions Reshape the World Against U.S. Interests

Exploring the unintended consequences of the use of sanctions as a diplomatic weapon.

The Russian war economy: macroeconomic performance

The Russian economy has performed better than many expected since the war in Ukraine started, though the financial burden will be felt for some time.

EU trade and investment following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine

Assessing China’s quest for innovation

What potential bottlenecks might be hindering the transformation of China’s innovation efforts into productivity growth?

La France est traditionnellement plus encline aux politiques économiques protectionnistes que l’Allemagne

Resilience of Global Supply Chain: Facts and Implications

Companies diversifying their production away from the People's Republic of China might be a rather rational decision based on an economic rationale.

Why is the G7 expected to issue a joint statement condemning 'economic coercion'?

Global trends in countries' perceptions of the Belt and Road Initiative

In this paper, we have analysed the sentiment towards the Belt and Road Initiative in the world using a large open-access dataset, namely GDELT.