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❗New Research❗ This article by Giulia Tercovich and Hugo Meijer explores EU foreign policy under pressure - through arms embargo debates, Taiwan tensions & member state divides - revealing how Europe seeks strategic autonomy amid great power competition. Read https://lnkd.in/e-zKfRqM VUB Research European Research Council (ERC)

The city-state has benefited from its ability to connect with both the US and China, but these relations risk having a “worst of both worlds” outcome if it gets wrongly caught up in the sharpening rivalry between both superpowers, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday (Sep 3). https://bt.sg/BFSn

The EU–India Strategic Relationship in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil After a turbulent summer, the EU–India relationship risks sliding into the background. Yet, this is precisely when Brussels and New Delhi must step up their cooperation. As Washington recalibrates its approach to India, and with Beijing and Moscow ready to fill the gaps, the EU and India have a unique opportunity to act together as *anchors of stability* in a shifting world order. Key takeaways from Jan Luykx’s new EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations Policy Brief: 🔹 Accelerate FTA negotiations to send a signal of resilience. 🔹 Move from declarations to action on security & defence cooperation. 🔹 Build mutual understanding on China and Russia. 🔹 Invest in connectivity and resilient supply chains. 🔹 Safeguard strategic autonomy in a world of binary choices. For Europe, India is more than a key market — it is a pivotal partner in the Indo-Pacific. For India, the EU is both an economic alternative and a political ally to counterbalance pressure from other great powers. 📖 Read the full policy brief here 👉  https://lnkd.in/eB-9HCey #EUIndia #Geopolitics #EgmontInstitute #IndoPacific #StrategicAutonomy

Very interesting article by Jan Luykx, Senior Associate Fellow at the Egmont Institute and BICC&I Board Member. A must read for anyone interested in the potential of strong EU-India collaboration!

"The EU and India have the potential to be one of the defining partnerships of this century," she declared. "And it is why it will be a cornerstone of Europe's foreign policy in the years and decades to come." https://lnkd.in/e53ifTXk

India-China Relationship: Complex Dynamics The relationship between India and China is multifaceted, with both cooperation and competition. Key aspects include: - Economic Ties: Bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion annually - Border Disputes: Unresolved border issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - Strategic Competition: Competing interests in the Indo-Pacific region Opportunities for Cooperation: - Multilateral forums like BRICS, G20, and SCO - Economic collaboration and investment Challenges Ahead: - Building trust and confidence - Managing differences through diplomatic engagement #IndiaChinaRelationship #Geopolitics #EconomicCooperation

The EU and Ukraine are reviewing the #DCFTA, the core trade pillar of Ukraine’s Association Agreement with the EU. Since Russia’s invasion, temporary measures like the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) provided unprecedented support for Ukraine, boosting exports and integrating the country into EU supply chains. Yet, political sensitivities in Member States made these measures unsustainable in the medium term. The DCFTA review offers a long-term solution: 🔹 Targeted liberalisation with reciprocal access for EU and Ukrainian exporters. 🔹Safeguards to protect domestic industries. 🔹Continued regulatory alignment, advancing Ukraine’s EU integration. While less generous than ATMs, the revised DCFTA balances economic benefits with political sustainability. It provides predictability for Ukraine and strengthens EU trade, reinforcing a mutually beneficial partnership. Read more in this commentary by Tinatin Akhvlediani 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQ2Famjn

Amidst the many developments on #Ukraine this summer, this might have been largely overshadowed: the suspension of the Autonomous #Trade Measures #ATMs and the review of the #EU-Ukraine #DCFTA. If you missed it, here’s my freshly published commentary on what this review means and why it matters—especially for agri-trade, which has been heavily (and unnecessarily) politicised. As usual, thanks to Karel Lannoo for his useful review, our editor Daniel Cassidy-Deketelaere (he/him), and our editorial & comms team Martina Giani (she/her) Julien Libert for their support. For those interested in Ukraine’s agriculture, check out our Task Force on Ukraine’s #Agricultural Recovery—we’re still welcoming members until the end of the year if you’d like to contribute to shaping the ideas about Ukraine's #reconstruction in agri sector. Link in the comments.

https://lnkd.in/eSAsVPxy ➡️ BRICS and a friendly multilateralism 🌍🌏 ➡️ How far can the diplomatic relationships bring the Economic international ties? 🔜📝 #analysis #economy #Brics #multilateralism