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Russia asked China to join in dumping their US securities in 2008 to further exacerbate the financial crisis. China said no and held on. This must’ve hurt China-Russia relations at the time. I wonder how a similar situation would play out today.

The American people have spoken. Across the Atlantic, many are concerned about US commitment to European security. In the Financial Times, I argue that we should not despair. President Trump’s return challenges us to prove that we are true partners, not free riders. shorturl.at/pMqmX

Yet, despite heavy casualties, Putin shows little interest in a truce and remains intent on advancing. Unless Trump finds leverage, peace may remain a Western fantasy—punishment for ignoring reality and failing to act. X/

Not to miss this week THU 5/12 #EPC Annual Conference European Policy Centre with Comrs Valdis Dombrovskis & Andrius Kubilius and many more. See programme and link to register here: epc.eu/en/events/Lead… & more information below! Fabian Zuleeg Janis A. Emmanouilidis Almut Möller Elizabeth Kuiper Georg E. Riekeles 🇺🇦

A new chapter in Europe's space legacy! The IRIS² concession contract is now officially signed.🖊️🛰️ As a mega-constellation of 290 satellites it will deliver ➡️secure, ➡️reliable, and ➡️high-speed connectivity services to governments, businesses, and citizens. 🇪🇺🌍

In other words, expect from China more fiscal expansion and rampant state aid to private sector as world heads in to new era of trade & investment wars. Europe already suffered obverse effects of China’s (and US) industrial policies. EVs only beginning, much more harm to come.

China keeps adding to their nuclear energy capacity at an impressive rate.

In pictures: ESA spacecraft beams back stunning new images of Mercury l.euronews.com/qDA

STARTING NOW | Hybrid Policy Dialogue "What role for EU sanctions policy in a new geopolitical context?" David O’Sullivan Fabian Zuleeg Shapoval Nerijus Aleksiejunas Philipp Lausberg Sylvie Matelly Svitlana Taran

This is how it went last time. #TrumpTariffs

It is unconscionable to allow Russia to assault Ukraine’s sovereignty, recruit enemies like North Korea to aid in their fight, and then sell out the Ukrainians by conceding the loss of their territory and NATO security guarantees or membership.  By making these and others

I never thought I would write this, but watch Julia Hartley-Brewer absolutely shred Richard Tice over Ukraine.

Good piece on Big Tech’s attempt to create fascist cities within the US--carving up American sovereignty, exiting the American project of democracy, yet relying on the national security state to still give them cover thenerdreich.com/network-state-…

The president is backing up his criticism of media outlets with a barrage of lawsuits. Such cases seem designed mainly to suck up defendants’ time. But news organisations must take them more seriously than in the past econ.st/3Db9CVv

It should not be forgotten that the 🇦🇫 evacuation in September 2021 was just Biden fulfilling the agreement that President Trump had made with the Talibans in February 2020. That agreement was a capitulation to the Talibans. I hope the pattern isn’t repeated.

Orban trailing opposition party Tisza by 5 points in the latest polls. Nice way to start the weak.

Turnbull, former Prime Minister of 🇦🇺: "We are spending a fortune vastly more than the partnership with France would have involved. We’re spending vastly more and we are very likely, I would say almost certainly, going to end up with no submarines at all" theguardian.com/world/2025/mar…

Eutelsat, a French satellite communications operator, is actively collaborating with European authorities to enhance Ukraine’s satellite connectivity. The company plans to deploy approximately 40,000 terminals in Ukraine, aiming to match the number currently provided by SpaceX’s

Not cause I’ve covered both the EU & Canada, but this is the most important relationship for Canada in the years to come. The U.S. relationship will need to be repaired, negotiated and settled -nothing can replace it. But deepening the EU link will be vital. Trade & defense.