China, the US and the new world order
The US versus China: the names of things
The US is engaged in redesigning its policy towards China –although it is still not clear– and Beijing is responding. What should it be called?
The EU’s role in stabilising the Korean Peninsula
The diplomatic situation in the Korean Peninsula is changing at enormous speed. In this context, this working paper analyses the position of the EU and its member states towards the current situation and the role they can play in the stabilisation of the Peninsula.
Sri Lanka and great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific: a Belt and Road failure?
This paper looks at the situation in Sri Lanka and the impact of the new Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. It further analyses the effects of great-power competition on Sri Lanka and the other countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
How should the EU confront President Trump?
Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Trump at the White House last July. Photo: Etienne Ansotte / EC / © European Union, 2018
Technological cooperation between Spain and China
Technological cooperation has become a basic component of bilateral relations between Spain and China. Today China is a technological power of the first order. Bilateral relations in this field should be strengthened, but they need specific complementary and reciprocal measures.
Spain-US relations and the transatlantic relationship
The recent visit of Felipe VI to Washington provides an opportunity to analyse and reflect on the state of bilateral relations. In the short term, these relations will be framed by the arrival of a new government in Spain and by the increasing distance between President Trump and the European allies.
Relations between the US Intelligence Community and US Presidents, including the Trump Administration
Technology and covert operations have been the driving forces in the Community’s evolution, which has been tremendously divided since its inception and has moved progressively towards its own centralisation with the aim of improving coordination and efficacy.
The Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy
The new National Security Strategy aspires to move beyond ‘leading from behind’ to a deeper engagement with this global competition. The US will strive to regain its leadership in new technologies and innovation and to adapt to the new competition in cyberspace and outer space.
The US and North Korea: will their Presidents shake hands?
The best news we can hope for is that the summit will finally take place and that it will serve to stabilize East Asia.
From policy to populism: Donald Trump’s trade policy in global context
An open multilateral trade system is under direct challenge from the policies of President Donald Trump. The year 2018 will be crucial.