International Strategic Analysis
A Deep Dive into 2025 Election Results and Their Impact on the Midterms
En las elecciones especiales de Tennessee, los republicanos evitaron una derrota total, pero enfrentan un cambio preocupante en la opinión pública a favor de los demócratas. Este giro se refleja en un aumento del apoyo demócrata en áreas rurales y en otras elecciones especiales, poniendo en peligro más escaños republicanos en la Cámara, con una alta participación de votantes demócratas.
Thirty years of Barcelona: A balance between achievement and disappointment.
The Barcelona Process, initiated 30 years ago, has not achieved peace nor prosperity in the Euro-Mediterranean region, due to the lack of cooperation and political will. Neither the EU nor the involved countries have been able to integrate neighbours nor offer effective solutions.
The Dangers of Delayed Mail: A Health Risk
Mail-order pharmacies son cruciales en EE. UU. para pacientes con dificultad de acceso a farmacias físicas. Reformas en el Servicio Postal podrían poner en riesgo este acceso, afectando especialmente a áreas rurales y provocando desigualdades en la entrega de medicamentos, lo que podría incrementar las visitas a emergencias.
Can the Netherlands Shape the EU Budget?
The negotiations in the Netherlands could impact the EU. D66, pro-EU, led the elections and seeks to form a government with a pro-EU stance in defense and market integration. This could influence Germany and offer an alternative to populism. A pro-EU Dutch government could address the EU budget 2028-2034 and proposals for flexibility. European economic integration and common projects are vital. Small countries in international trade support integration. The Netherlands could lead the push for greater integration and confidence in the EU.
Competition Law: A Key Tool for Geoeconomic Analysis
Competition law analyzes the global digital economy, identifying power risks and promoting innovation. Large digital platforms dominate through economies of scale, network effects and reach, influencing global innovation and technological standards. Cloud computing is crucial for EU competitiveness, but faces obstacles like vendor lock-in. Regulation, such as the Digital Markets Act, aims to promote.
Strengthening the EU’s transition towards a quantum-safe world.
In April 2025, CEPS created a Task Force to accelerate the EU’s transition to a quantum-safe world, bringing together private organizations, EU institutions, universities, and agencies. Technical, market, governance, and political challenges were highlighted, crucial in the face of emerging quantum computers capable of breaching current cryptographic systems. It is recommended to improve the preparation and awareness of European actors in the face of this urgent transformation.