Between Cooperation and Competition: Europe’s Evolving Geopolitical Partnership with China

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Introduction Europe and China have a complex relationship that balances economic cooperation with strategic competition. The prospect of a deeper geopolitical partnership between the European Union (EU) and China carries significant implications for global power dynamics. This report examines current … Read More

Ukraine’s Mineral and Rare Earth Riches: A Geopolitical Linchpin

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The geopolitical importance of Ukraine has traditionally been framed around its strategic location—bridging Eastern Europe and Russia—and its extensive agricultural output as one of the world’s leading grain producers. However, an equally significant (though sometimes underexplored) facet of Ukraine’s strategic … Read More

The Panama Canal: A Strategic Gateway Shaping Global Trade and Geopolitics

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(Panama Canal) The Panama Canal, a man-made waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, stands as one of the most strategically significant infrastructure projects in human history. Since its completion in 1914, the canal has been a linchpin of global … Read More

Canada as the ’51st State’: A Hypothetical Exploration

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The idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States has long been a subject of speculation, humor, and sometimes serious political discourse. While this notion is far-fetched given Canada’s proud independence and strong national identity, exploring this … Read More

Facebook ”geopolitics”

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With approx. a month ago, Facebook was sending me a notification that because I was breaking Facebook’s rules, I would no longer be able to post in Facebook groups, including the ones I created and moderated, for a month. Since … Read More

Consequences of global warming in economy, health and geopolitics

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Access to the Arctic Ocean A decrease in Arctic polar ice has opened up new trade routes for ships, and would make undersea resources of oil or raw materials accessible, but with adverse consequences for many species, such as plankton … Read More

A new world?

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Is the capitalism able to overcome the actual crisis in the world? I talked some time ago about big changes in the geopolitics and economy due to the global warming and climate change. Now, it seems that the financial crisis … Read More