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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen via video link in Beijing

Sanctions Put EU-China Investment Deal In Jeopardy

The tit-for-tat sanctions between the EU and China in March could threaten a recently announced investment deal. Some in the EU are pressing for it…

iGlobenewsApril 30, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon gives a speech at the SNP annual conference 2019 in Aberdeen, Scotland

EU/Europe Politics

Breaking Up? Scottish Elections And The Prospects For Independence

On 6 May 2021, Scottish voters elect a new parliament in Edinburgh. Even if the ruling Scottish National Party can expect wide support for its…

iGlobenewsApril 28, 2021

Austria MENA Security

A Window Of Opportunity: Revival Of The Iran Nuclear Talks In Vienna

The JCPOA Joint Commission resumed its talks in Vienna, Austria. These negotiations might be the final opportunity to revive the Iran nuclear dear. All those…

iGlobenewsApril 28, 2021

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media about the covid-19 passport

EU/Europe Health

VAX-Wars: EU Vaccine Politics

The EU’s politicization of vaccine procurement and distribution is costing lives and livelihoods. The European Medicine Agency’s handling of Sputnik V is no exception to this.…

iGlobenewsApril 28, 2021

Latin America Politics

A Sleeping Giant Wakes: The Implications Of Lula’s Sentence Annulment For Brazil’s 2022 General Elections

Since the annulment of former Brazilian President Lula's corruption conviction, polls indicate that a united-left front with Lula as candidate could defeat conservative President Bolsonaro…

iGlobenewsApril 26, 2021

MENA Security USA & Canada

Afghanistan 20 Years Later: America’s Longest War

After 20 years of fighting, America’s troops are finally leaving Afghanistan. Unfortunately for everyone involved, America’s longest war has accomplished almost nothing. Shane O’Callaghan, 21…

iGlobenewsApril 21, 2021

EU/Europe Politics

To Be Or Not To Be Eurosceptic: Salvini’s League Between Government And Opposition

The League's decision to support the pro-EU Draghi Government may surprise at first. But it is coherent with the peculiar nature of the party, ideologically…

iGlobenewsApril 19, 2021

China MENA Politics

Understanding The 25-Year Strategic Partnership Cooperation Between China And Iran

Iran and China have strengthened their ties. The regional and international geopolitical impact of the Strategic Partnership Cooperation will move Iran into China’s orbit and…

iGlobenewsApril 18, 2021

Asia Pacific Politics

10 Years Fukushima. Where Is Japan’s Climate Ambition Going In The Energy Sector?

While ten years have passed since the meltdown at the nuclear power plant Fukushima No. 1, Japan is preparing to meet its commitment to become…

iGlobenewsApril 13, 2021