Europe: Debating a “Geopolitical Commission”

A background on Congo America toward a unique presidential election Crossroads for the Western world? The changing face of globalization & technology Evolving Mid East conflicts Troubling trends in "new Europe" Africa and its global challenges

The new team of hopeful Commissioners

Gabriele Rosana Sep 17, 2019

The atmosphere surrounding the public unveiling of the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen was not too different from that of the launch of a new iPhone: there were interactive presentations on the screen, some well-kept secrets…

A geopolitical Commission needs power: not to confront, but to engage

Sven Biscop Sep 16, 2019

President-elect Ursula von der Leyen announced that hers will be a “geopolitical commission”. In other words, the EU has to adapt to a world of great powers. This is a key assumption – it must now be embedded in the EU's overall external…

Geopolitica all’europea

Marta Dassù Sep 13, 2019

Per Ursula von der Leyen, la nuova Commissione Europea dovrà essere una Commissione “geopolitica”. Vedremo in che modo il nuovo Alto Rappresentante per gli Affari esteri, lo spagnolo Josep Borrell, interpreterà questo mandato. Non sarà…