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Putin and Xi Are Making the War in Ukraine a Global Contest

The outcome of Russia’s war on Ukraine will determine who sets the political and economic rules for the coming decades. At stake is the rules-based international order.

· March 23, 2023
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Friends with Limits: China-Russia Relations in Times of War
March 15, 2023

Although China’s top diplomat Wang Yi sought to improve relations with the EU on his most recent trip to Europe, differences between the two powers remain stark. China has not condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Beijing's recent twelve-point position paper on the war has been criticized by the EU and its member states.

Judy Asks: Can Europe Influence U.S.-China Rivalry?

The EU’s economic clout makes it an important partner for both Washington and Beijing. But Europe lacks internal unity to effectively respond to U.S.-Chinese competition.

· February 16, 2023
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A Global Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate and Ecological Crisis

The 2021 Global Assembly was an attempt to create a citizen-led governance chamber that connected institutions, civil society, and grassroots communities. Making this format permanent would allow global citizens to be actively involved in long-term decisions on climate change.

  • Claire Mellier
  • Rich Wilson
· February 14, 2023
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European Democracy Support Annual Review 2022

In a year dominated by the rhetoric of defending democracy, EU democracy support policies were adjusted in important ways to align with the new geopolitical context. However, the union also seemed to treat commitments in this area as second-order priorities compared to security.

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· January 30, 2023
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Beijing’s Charm Offensive: Paid for by the EU?
December 12, 2022

The European Union has labeled China as a cooperation partner, an economic competitor, and a systemic rival but is struggling to implement policies that account for the complexities of this relationship.