Author: Roman Hanke

  • Navigating Uncertainty

    Navigating Uncertainty

    To what extent has Trump’s return accelerated the EU’s trade diversification strategy? This article argues that rising protectionism and global fragmentation have pushed the EU to expand trade agreements to enhance resilience and reduce dependencies. However, internal political divisions limit the effectiveness of this strategy.

  • Trump in Asia

    Trump in Asia

    This article analyses Trump’s recent Asia trip and its potential impact on the broader regional dynamics. The article concludes that Trump’s transactional approach wins investments and a brief US–China pause but deepens uncertainty for allies. It recommends that the Indo-Pacific states must hedge, diversify, and prepare for long-term strategic competition.