by Tom Peeters | Jul 14, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The Middle East, a region rich in energy resources, is strategically important for global powers. As the world’s largest oil importer, China has steadily increased its influence in the area. This influence is driven by China’s energy needs and diplomatic...
by Tom Peeters | May 17, 2022 | Commentary, Energy Security
Introduction Having adopted the EU Green Deal in 2019 and set the goal of being the first climate-neutral continent by the year 2050, the EU strives to be the world’s climate leader. Overall, the EU wants to take the bull by the horns when tackling the...
by Tom Peeters | Apr 15, 2022 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief, Ukraine Crisis Horizon
China’s Options in the Ukraine War: Bandwagoning with Russia or Being a Real Mediator by Tom Peeters April 15, 2022 | 12 min read Introduction Fukayama described the end of the Cold War as the completion of the ideological evolution of humanity and claimed...
by Tom Peeters | Mar 17, 2022 | Commentary, Ukraine Crisis Horizon
The EU Energy Dependency on Russia and Historic Opportunity for Independence To exact a toll on Russia after its offensive into Ukraine and to squeeze channels that feed Russian military and economic might, the EU tries to impose onerous sanctions on the Russian...
by Tom Peeters | Feb 27, 2022 | Commentary, Ukraine Crisis Horizon
1. Deepening Crisis in the International System The ongoing tension between transatlantic alliance and Russia over the invasion of Ukraine is a clear sign showing the break in the functioning of the international system that was established after the WWII. Ukraine...
