Politique étrangère
Poverty: The Rebound
Poverty, a major consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to increase exponentially throughout the world, even though it was supposed to disappear in its most extreme form by 2030.
Development and Fight against Poverty: from Reconciliation to Scaling Up
Rich countries have committed $ 12 trillion to tackle COVID-19 at national level. Official development assistance only represents $ 150 billion per year.
Chinese Diplomacy: from “Fighting Spirit” to “Warrior Wolf”
The COVID-19 pandemic has led China to develop aggressive communication, with diplomatic missions using social media extensively to spread a positive image of Chinese achievements and to criticize Western countries.
Brexit: The Trouble of Breaking Up
On the brink of Brexit, what form will it take? British and European negotiators might prefer a bad deal to no deal, but would this avoid the significant disruption in trade with the European Union that no new trade deal could make up for?
UK/EU Relations after Brexit: Why Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Despite the posturing, both the United Kingdom and the European Union are trying to reach a deal. However, London’s cliffedge strategy and Brussels’ control of the agenda and progress of the negotiations could result in an “any deal is better than no deal”.
COVID-19 in Africa: A Continent’s Response to a Global Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck Africa less than expected.
Latin America and the COVID-19 Challenge
Latin American governments have not responded consistently to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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