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Truce or trap: Decoding the US-China trade pause
Far from a grand bargain, the US-China trade deal rolls back President Donald Trump’s post-Liberation Day tariff spiral—which peaked at 145%—to pre-A…
8 months ago
Border geopolitics: India and Pakistan revisited
Over the weekend, India and Pakistan came closer to all-out war than perhaps at any point in the past 20 to 25 years as missiles flew back and forth …
8 months ago
A new chapter in German politics
As of May 6th, Germany has a new government, led by the CDU’s Friedrich Merz in coalition with the CSU and SPD. Despite a last-minute hitch, Merz is …
8 months, 1 week ago
100 days of Trump
Trump’s first 100 days in office have brought chaos to US foreign and domestic policy. From imperial gestures to institutional erosion, Mark Leonard …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s next for Berlin?
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s next chancellor after Social Democratic Party members approved a coalition agreement with the Christian Dem…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ceasefire in Ukraine?
On the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term, the war in Ukraine—which he promised to end within 24 hours—rages on. As Trump’s impatience with the …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Nuclear diplomacy: Trump, Iran and a potential new deal
After years of stalled diplomacy, the US and Iran are back in high-level talks. Surprise meetings have taken place in Oman and Rome, with more expect…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs, tensions, and trade: Trump’s gamble on China
Two weeks after Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement shook global markets, he has now offered most countries a 90-day reprieve—while simultane…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
From Brexit to breakthrough? The future of EU-UK cooperation
This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Mujtaba Rahman, managing director, Europe, at Eurasia Group, to explore the evolving dynamic between the EU and …
9 months ago
Porcupine play: How Taiwan defends its democracy
This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Camille Grand, ECFR distinguished policy fellow, and Janka Oertel, head of ECFR’s Asia programme, who have recen…
9 months, 1 week ago