The United States is now actively destroying the global order it created. The immediate consequences will make for a more dangerous and unstable world, but it may well lead to a more multilateral order eventually supplanting it.
The United States is retreating from efforts to address global problems collectively, removing huge resources and expertise. While the short-term consequences are dire, the process needs to be seen as part of a grand global rebalancing.
The post-1945 global order was less stable than it now appears. It is therefore hardly surprising that it is changing and needs to be rebuilt. To last, it will need to be anchored in values again.
The US president is trying to impose a new model for trade and investment on the world. It’s as globalist as the old one. Ironically, his efforts may eventually lead to a better version of globalization.
Amid Russia’s continued aggression and military build-up, Europe needs to ramp up its defense capabilities, and fast. Joint procurement and industry consolidation will be key, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius tells IPQ.
The resolve of a strengthened Europe will grow as its capabilities expand. Here’s what needs to happen to take security into European hands—and to actively avert the worst-case scenario.
The German chancellor appeared to have no qualms about Donald Trump entering the war against Iran at Israel’s side in order to destroy the Iranian nuclear program. It remains unclear what follows from that.
The narrow presidential election win of Karol Nawrocki has made to the task of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk much harder. Still, there is a chance for a continued Polish leadership role in Europe.
With the world “overspending” on carbon emissions, carbon removal technology is in the spotlight as a means to “balance the carbon budget.” But so far these projects have failed to deliver.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz are Europe’s anchors. Can they put together a new EU budget in the face of Trump and populism?
Despite the impact of US tariffs, China is getting closer to its goal of becoming a global power and reducing the hold that the West has over the rules-based international order.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is faced with the difficult task of trying to both placate the mercurial US President Donald Trump while simultaneously engineering a shift away from Canada’s biggest trading partner.
The EU’s cautious reaction to Donald Trump’s trade wars has served it relatively well. Now, however, is the time to switch to a tougher approach, backed up by an internal agreement on sharing the possible costs.
