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What is the Future for European Security?

Much depends on the United States’ commitment to NATO and what Europeans choose to make of their own security. Last week, the leaders of the NATO member countries from Europe and North America gathered in Washington D.C. They joined U.S. President Joe Biden to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO, the world’s most successful intergovernmental military alliance. This military alliance has helped…

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The Menace of Cyber-Attacks

Low-cost, high-impact cyber-attacks transcend national borders. Cyber risk is a critical concern for both the economy and political life Just this month, several major London hospitals were subject to a cyber-attack that created a “major IT incident” and severely reduced the capacity of pathology services. It was a ransomware attack reported to have been carried out by a Russian criminal…

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Climate Change is Driving More Extreme Weather Events

This has economic and political consequences, but it is still uncertain if they can be overcome. There are many political and economic items on the agenda of business decision-makers and policymakers at the moment that are causing a lot of concern, ranging from the increasing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the competitiveness of the European Union, the impact of the war in Ukraine…

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The Entangled Triangle: Demographics, Politics, and the European Economy

The Entangled Triangle: Demographics, Politics, and the European Economy. What does its interplay mean for Europe's future?

What does its interplay mean for Europe’s future? Kevin Thomas Ryan Europe faces a significant challenge: the old continent’s population is aging and shrinking. Europe has one of the oldest populations globally, with low birth rates and a high average life expectancy. This trend is expected to continue.  This demographic shift has far-reaching consequences for both the political landscape and…

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Free Trade is Facing Headwinds

The global trading system is becoming more complex and fragmented. What does the new disorder mean? Kevin Thomas Ryan LinkedIn X Threads Link Free trade, an economic policy pursued for decades until relatively recently by many key Western economies with the aim of minimising or even eliminating government restrictions on international trade in pursuit of greater efficiency, competition, and…

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Businesses Will Find It Hard to Ignore Geopolitics

We’re at a critical juncture, decision-makers need to be ready for what comes next. Why is it important? Many of today’s business decision-makers grew up, went to college, and climbed the corporate ladder in the post-Cold War era; that relatively peaceful era we seemed to have just lived through, beginning in the early 1990s and lasting until relatively recently. It’s the only world that is…

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Misinformation and Disinformation are Big Global Risks, Particularly at Election Time

The EU has Published Guidelines Ahead of 2024 Elections Why is it important? Misinformation and disinformation, particularly in the new age of artificial intelligence, are among the biggest global risks right now, particularly for democracies. The spreading of inaccurate, false, or misleading information online makes it much more difficult for voters to make informed decisions. In the run-up…

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Europe Steps Up Defence Coordination with a European Defence Industrial Strategy

Historical context Today’s European Union has its origins in the aftermath of the Second World War. The idea was that by working together economically, particularly through trade, former enemies could create a lasting peace. This vision had expanded to include “ever closer union” in various other areas, fostering cooperation beyond just economics. While defence has remained primarily a national…

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Politically engaged younger generations, particularly the tech-savvy and more diverse Gen Z and Millennials, are now emerging as key drivers who could disrupt and reshape our political journey over the long road ahead. #genz #millennials #politics