Author: Andrea Guidotti
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European Economic Sanctions against Russia
In the world of international diplomacy, sanctions have emerged as the weapon of choice for nations seeking to punish, pressure, or paralyze their adversaries. This article briefly summarizes the ethical background of economic sanctions, viewed as a punitive tool of statecraft. Building on insights from the field of applied ethics, it explores the moral and…
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Central Banks’ Geoeconomics
How do central banks and digital currencies, particularly the Digital Euro, shape geoeconomic competition and European integration? CBDCs have become tools of geoeconomic power, intensifying US–China rivalry and enabling states to reduce dependency and gain control over financial infrastructures. The Digital Euro could strengthen EU sovereignty and integration, but its success depends on managing geopolitical…