Tag: strategic autonomy
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Seeking Strategic Autonomy in a Fragmenting World: How Nations Navigate a Shifting Global Order
Introduction: A world in fragmenting blocs In an era marked by shifting alliances, rising tariffs, and competing blocs, the concept of strategic autonomy has moved from academic debate to practical policymaking. The idea is simple in intent but complex in execution: countries seek the freedom to chart their own policy path while collaborating when interests…
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Seeking Strategic Autonomy in a Fragmenting World
Introduction: The push for strategic autonomy In an era marked by fragmentation and rising geopolitical competition, the pursuit of strategic autonomy has moved from a theoretical concept to a practical imperative. Countries across the Global Majority and Western nations are re-evaluating how much they rely on external partners, suppliers, and security guarantees. The term describes…
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Trump’s Greenland Threats Push Europe Toward a Divorce From America
Europe’s Crossroads: The Greenland Threat and the Atlantic Alliance When a political marriage falters, the public face of the partnership often masks deeper fractures. In recent months, Europe finds itself confronting a similar reckoning as President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Greenland and strategic realignments has cast a long shadow over transatlantic ties. What started as…
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End of Western Alliance: UK Must Be Bolder, Says Chatham House Director
Introduction: A Break in the Western Consensus The conventional security architecture often described as the Western alliance is undergoing a period of re-evaluation. In a new analysis, a director from Chatham House, Britain’s leading foreign policy thinktank, argues that the so-called end of the Western alliance compels the United Kingdom to adopt a bolder, more…
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Australia Should Reconsider Alliance with the ‘Fiercely Unpredictable’ US, Say Former Foreign Ministers
Rethinking the pillar of allied relations Two former Labor foreign ministers have called for Australia to urgently reconsider its alliance with the United States, arguing that Washington’s recent actions signal a far more volatile and unpredictable partner than Canberra has previously faced. As global flashpoints move in unpredictable directions—from Venezuela to Greenland—these former ministers say…
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Australia Should Reconsider Alliance With the ‘Fiercely Unpredictable’ US, Say Former Labor Ministers
Reevaluating a Cornerstone Alliance Two former Labor foreign ministers have urged Australia to urgently reconsider its alliance with the United States, warning that a volatile and unpredictable U.S. leadership could destabilize regional security and complicate Australia’s strategic choices. The call comes as global tensions rise and Washington’s military assertiveness in places like Venezuela and the…
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Australia Should Reconsider Alliance with the ‘Fiercely Unpredictable’ US, Former Foreign Ministers Say
Background: Unease within the Labor ranks A growing chorus within Australia’s Labor Party is echoing concerns about the country’s long-standing alliance with the United States. Two former Labor foreign ministers—voices once central to shaping Australia’s global strategy—have argued that the Albanese government should urgently reconsider the depth and nature of the security pact with Washington.…
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What the EU Aims to Deliver in 2026: Defence, Digital, and a Sharper Strategic Focus
Overview: A year of coordinated action in Brussels As 2026 unfolds, Brussels regulators are navigating a busy legislative calendar. The European Parliament, the Council, and the European Commission have jointly signalled a tighter, more focused agenda aimed at strengthening Europe’s security, economy, and global standing. While tied to a broader reform of rules and resources,…