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European Parliamentary Elections

The European parliamentary elections are important as they will determine just how far the anti integrationist surge has reached across the block. It will also likely determine the fate of Macron’s (and other pro-integration) reform efforts. The need for change has...

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Trump and Markets

The state of the U.S. economy and stock markets have become a major factor in whether Trump is re-elected in 2020. The current administration is focused on delivering a positive backdrop for the campaign – in terms of trade negotiations, looser monetary policy and...

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Italy and Investment

Italy is crucial regarding the future of the Eurozone, given its debt, but it is unwilling to be defined exclusively by Western Powers. Italy’s trading connections with Russia and China are prized and, from an SME goods export perspective, are paying-off. Is this just...

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Egos Driving Brexit

One highly unfortunate side-effect of Brexit is the spectacle viewed around the world – MPs unwilling to make a group decision. As media attention has increased around tight votes many previously unknown politicians are basking in the TV lights. Regardless of any...

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Global Trade Tensions

Trade talks between China and the U.S. are progressing, but the bilateral nature of any agreement will undermine the WTO further. A cyber standstill agreement would most likely only cover China and the U.S., making long-standing U.S. allies bigger targets. Once...

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How to Punish Russia

The Mueller report could be issued any day now. Action will be demanded against Russia, regardless of whether collusion with the Trump campaign is proven. The U.S. could use cyber tools, but it is very likely to use its financial markets power to punish Russia. There...

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