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Un mapa y gráfico que ilustran la dominancia de la cadena de suministro de baterías de China.
Globalization

Chinese Export Controls on Cathode Technology: Why the EU Needs to Enhance Supply Chain Transparency

The EU must increase visibility in lithium iron phosphate cathode technology supply chains, as China controls lithium iron phosphate cathode technology and dominates the battery market. McKinsey estimates that by 2030, Europe and North America will have between 5% and 10% of global battery production. The 2025 battery technology export restrictions impact European energy storage sovereignty. China seeks to maintain its dominance in battery value chains to exploit dependencies.

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December 18, 2025
Un mapa de Europa con industria de defensa y banderas de la UE.
Globalization

Navigating Strategic Challenges

The second Trump term has put Germany in a difficult strategic position, questioning the reliability of the US as a security ally. This affects transatlantic defense industrial relations and generates concerns over European dependence on the US. Germany faces the dilemma of balancing the rapid acquisition of defense capabilities with the strengthening of its defense industries. It is proposed to reduce dependence on the US, promote European autonomy and promote European procurement in defense acquisition processes.

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December 17, 2025
Un mapa de Europa con alianzas cambiantes y métricas de confianza.
Globalization

ISPI 2025: The Italian View on International Politics

Italians see an unstable world, trust more in the EU and less in NATO, perceive the US and Russia negatively, believe the world has worsened since Trump’s election, and consider Russia the main global threat. They want peace and a quick solution to the Ukraine conflict.

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December 17, 2025
Gráficos que ilustran las tendencias en las solicitudes de permisos de trabajo y la oferta laboral.
Globalization

The Hamilton Project: 2025 by the Numbers

In 2025, the Hamilton Project analyzed challenges and developments in U.S. economic policies, including federal government operations, the social security network, and commercial policy. It highlighted the impact of immigration on the labor supply, poverty reduction through expansions in the social security network, and the influence of cuts in programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. It also noted the increase in labor participation among young women and U.S. tariffs compared to other developed countries.

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December 17, 2025
Banderas de la Unión Europea junto a banderas ucranianas y suministros de ayuda.
Globalization

Ukraine: The Focus of Competition between Russia and the US in Europe

The European Council of the next two days will be crucial for Ukraine’s future and Europe’s resistance to Trump’s administration pressure. A secured loan with frozen Russian assets is sought to support Kiev’s finances and defensive capabilities. Negotiations on territories, ceasefire and security guarantees remain without agreement, with pressure from Russia and the US. The EU’s role is vital, but discrepancies seem insurmountable. Moscow still refuses to accept truces and uncertainty persists in the negotiations.

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December 17, 2025