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13 February 2026

Europe attempts to resist economic pressure from the US and China

At a summit this week, European leaders outlined a range of solutions to revive the economy.

10 February 2026

The Geopolitical Brief changes pace

Better crafted but less frequent newsletters, and new content coming soon.

4 February 2026

Fears of a new arms race

The latest nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires this week.

3 February 2026

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

The aim is to roll out a payment system to rival American platforms by 2027.

2 February 2026

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Mario Draghi has launched a strong appeal in Belgium to transform the European Union into a federation capable of resisting pressure from major powers.

30 January 2026

Companies collaborating with ICE in the United States under increasing pressure

Criticism is no longer directed solely at the authorities, but also at private contractors providing services to ICE.

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