Taiwan readies for war but hopes for peace
By: EBR | Thursday, November 9, 2023
Taiwan’s foreign minister says the island is gearing up for what he calls a “real threat” from China
Deal on loss and damage fund clears way for COP28, EU climate chief says
By: EBR | Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A UN-level agreement on the Loss and Damage Fund to compensate vulnerable countries for natural disasters caused by climate change opens the way for higher climate mitigation goals at the upcoming COP28 summit
Finance Watch warns: Economic models underestimate climate risks
By: EBR | Friday, November 3, 2023
The economic models used to calculate the risks of climate change to economic growth and financial stability are “disconnected” from climate science and perpetuate an inaction bias in policymakers, a new report by the financial policy NGO Finance Watch warned
The difficulty of learning the right lessons from the US
By: EBR | Monday, October 30, 2023
The EU often compares itself to the US, with European industry players using the EU’s apparent economic underperformance as an argument for business-friendly regulations
Turkey at 100
By: EBR | Thursday, October 26, 2023
On Sunday, October 29, Turkey will celebrate its centennial with much pride
EU diplomacy humiliated
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Isn’t it humiliating? Armenia and Azerbaijan, two countries in which the EU has invested considerable diplomatic efforts, have accepted Iranian mediation for peace talks
Global pandemic treaty proposal circulated, path to negotiations inches closer
By: EBR | Thursday, October 19, 2023
With a proposal for a negotiating text for a pandemic treaty finally on the table, the work towards a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response is slowly progressing
Global Europe 2: The price to be paid if the EU falls behind
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Europe’s dwindling international influence has been a leitmotif of the 21st century
Hamas’ Brutal Attack Could Have Been Avoided
By: EBR | Friday, October 13, 2023
The unprecedented and unimaginable attack by Hamas, from the land, air and sea must have taken months to plan, train and prepare for execution
Lebanese ex-defence minister: Iran won’t be involved, but regional escalation possible
By: EBR | Thursday, October 12, 2023
Iran, the main sponsor of the militant Islamist group Hamas, is unlikely to get involved in the ongoing war in the Middle East, but significant instability could still spread across the region, former Lebanese defence minister
The African Union wants to create its own credit rating agency
By: EBR | Thursday, October 12, 2023
The African Union plans to create a new sovereign credit rating agency that it says could provide more accurate risk assessments for governments across the continent
The Battle Over Taiwan
By: EBR | Thursday, October 12, 2023
Taiwan has become a major battleground in the great power rivalry between China and the United States
EU faces rift over Palestine aid, stance on Israel war with Hamas
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Divisions among EU member states and a lack of convergence from EU institutions were on display over plans to halt aid to Palestine in response to Saturday’s attack on Israel by Hamas
Europe’s Moment of Powerlessness in the Middle East
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Sidelined in the region, Europe is unlikely to have its voice heard amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas confrontation
Middle East crisis tests limits of China’s diplomatic push
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 10, 2023
When China announced a surprise deal restoring ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran this year, it signalled Beijing’s desire to be a diplomatic heavyweight in the Middle East
The Polish-Ukrainian Bond Is Here to Stay
By: EBR | Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The last year and a half has been a honeymoon period in Polish-Ukrainian relations
Britain’s Two Main Parties Are Trapped
By: EBR | Friday, September 29, 2023
Once an important bridge between the EU and the United States, the UK today has waning global influence and a weakening economy
IEA: Clean energy investment must reach $4.5 trillion per year by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C
By: EBR | Friday, September 29, 2023
IEA’s Net Zero Roadmap says limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but investment in clean energy needs to reach $4.5 trillion per year by 2030
Taiwan can complete the UN
By: EBR | Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Why deprive the world of the benefits from Taiwan?
The EU and Azerbaijan: Time to Talk Tough
By: EBR | Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The events of the last week are triggering a debate on the need for a deep reset of Europe’s policy toward Azerbaijan