Germany to review Israel weapons exports, foreign minister says – POLITICO
While Wadephul stressed Israel’s right to defend itself — “also with German weapons systems,” including against the Houthis…
The eternal recurrence of the Brexit summits – POLITICO
The EU delegation brought their usual toolkit: big, fat folders of bureaucratic jargon; passive aggression; and gift baskets…
Europe should shrug off Trump’s tariff threats – POLITICO
However, this overlooks a third — and probably better — option: shrugging off Trump’s threats. Truth is, there…
What Europe can gain from Ukrainian arms exports – POLITICO
But beyond this, the question of Ukrainian arms exports is also about supporting Europe’s new defense ecosystem. European…
Shashank Mani’s 5,000-Mile Paths To Prosperity
APRIL, 2025: The author (back row, right) and friends after a dinner in New York City, with Shashank…
UK accused of undermining WTO rules with US trade deal – POLITICO
Dmitry Grozoubinski, founder of ExplainTrade, a trade and negotiations consultancy, agreed that the deal appeared to break WTO…
German economy set for zero growth thanks largely to Trump, government advisers say – POLITICO
Even though Trump has suspended the worst of his tariff increases on EU exports until the start of…
EU-UK defense pact saves the hard part for later – POLITICO
Ed Arnold, senior research fellow at the defense think tank RUSI, said the lack of concrete measures in…
How easy is it for Chinese exporters to pivot to other markets?
The Xiangguang Hats company from China’s southern Guangdong province is one exporter able to expand beyond the U.S.…
European leaders want to turn screws on Putin after delayed Turkey talks – POLITICO
Punitive tariffs on Russian imports are under discussion, two European officials said. The EU has imposed sizable sanctions…