Alaska and Trump’s false morality
The reality TV show called ‘Donald Trump, The Sequel’ continues apace. After the announcement of "Liberation Day" in early April, the world has now entered a new era of a near universal cold trade war, with America as the key instigator.
Europe’s summer of humiliation
Europe entered the summer with the prospect of a potential trans-Atlantic divorce, the future of Ukraine, NATO, and trade all up in the air. With their beach holidays beckoning, European leaders can now take a sigh of relief.
Why civil buy-in is essential to 21st century European defence policy
European security cannot only be built from the top down. It starts with people—citizens who are aware, engaged, and prepared. Civil buy-in and resilience are not secondary or symbolic; they are foundational to modern security.
A geopolitical Europe: Recognizing the European Union’s silent transformation while realizing the difficult leadership choices ahead
What follows is the extended version of the laudatio given by Marc De Vos at the 2025 Quadriga PolitikAward in honour of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen receiving the award of ‘Politician of the Year’.
Can the European Union find a geopolitical compass?
The 9th of May marked the European Union’s official ‘Europe day’. This celebration of ‘peace and unity in Europe’ stands in stark contrast with the world beyond.
New EU Strategy for the Defense Industry: Opportunities and Challenges for Belgium
In a time of geopolitical shifts and increasing security challenges, the European Union is taking a historic step towards strengthening its defense industry. The EU is developing a new industrial defense strategy aimed at encouraging cooperation and investment in defense technologies.
Europe’s Suez moment
With US president Trump living up to his campaign promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine through what Ukraine and Europe fear would be a Russian peace without their involvement, Europe collectively faces its 21st century Suez moment.
