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‘On the European continent, ‘civilization’ is almost considered a dirty word...'
🇪🇺🇨🇳With the EU-China summit fast approaching in the next few days, can historical identity become a form of soft power in today’s geopolitical order?
Read more here:
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🇪🇺🇨🇳With the EU-China summit fast approaching in the next few days, can historical identity become a form of soft power in today’s geopolitical order?
Read more here:
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China, civilization and political discourse
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July 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
‘On the European continent, ‘civilization’ is almost considered a dirty word...'
🇪🇺🇨🇳With the EU-China summit fast approaching in the next few days, can historical identity become a form of soft power in today’s geopolitical order?
Read more here:
big-europe.eu/publications...
🇪🇺🇨🇳With the EU-China summit fast approaching in the next few days, can historical identity become a form of soft power in today’s geopolitical order?
Read more here:
big-europe.eu/publications...
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🌍 As the EU-China summit unfolds in Beijing as we speak, BIG retraces the ancient Silk Road from Rome.
Once a main artery of trade culture, we explore if it is still possible to walk these paths with modern geopolitical roadblocks
🔗 the full map: shorturl.at/O0tJK
#china #summit #eu #geopolitics
Once a main artery of trade culture, we explore if it is still possible to walk these paths with modern geopolitical roadblocks
🔗 the full map: shorturl.at/O0tJK
#china #summit #eu #geopolitics
July 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🌍 As the EU-China summit unfolds in Beijing as we speak, BIG retraces the ancient Silk Road from Rome.
Once a main artery of trade culture, we explore if it is still possible to walk these paths with modern geopolitical roadblocks
🔗 the full map: shorturl.at/O0tJK
#china #summit #eu #geopolitics
Once a main artery of trade culture, we explore if it is still possible to walk these paths with modern geopolitical roadblocks
🔗 the full map: shorturl.at/O0tJK
#china #summit #eu #geopolitics
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The Institute hosted a 'safe space' session this week on Europe’s energy and climate diplomacy with six Commission DGs and the EEAS — a chance to break down silos and reflect on strategic priorities.
big-europe.eu/2025-04-03-b...
big-europe.eu/2025-04-03-b...
Brussels Institute for Geopolitics – BIG hosts ‘safe space’ strategy
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April 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Institute hosted a 'safe space' session this week on Europe’s energy and climate diplomacy with six Commission DGs and the EEAS — a chance to break down silos and reflect on strategic priorities.
big-europe.eu/2025-04-03-b...
big-europe.eu/2025-04-03-b...
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The EU’s €800bn rearmament plan shows Europe is waking up to the scale of the threats it faces.
But investment alone isn’t enough. How can it deliver real, coordinated defence capabilities?
BIG's Claude-France Arnould explains ⤵️
big-europe.eu/publications...
But investment alone isn’t enough. How can it deliver real, coordinated defence capabilities?
BIG's Claude-France Arnould explains ⤵️
big-europe.eu/publications...
Only Strength Can Deter Europe’s Foes
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April 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The EU’s €800bn rearmament plan shows Europe is waking up to the scale of the threats it faces.
But investment alone isn’t enough. How can it deliver real, coordinated defence capabilities?
BIG's Claude-France Arnould explains ⤵️
big-europe.eu/publications...
But investment alone isn’t enough. How can it deliver real, coordinated defence capabilities?
BIG's Claude-France Arnould explains ⤵️
big-europe.eu/publications...
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📅 We held an event ‘Tech Sovereignty –What does it Mean?’ on 12 March to discuss AI and geopolitics, including a book launch with Bruno Maçães, plus expert panel with Ophelie Coelho and Daniel Mügge.
@opheliecoelho.bsky.social
Find out more here: big-europe.eu/2025-03-12-t...
@opheliecoelho.bsky.social
Find out more here: big-europe.eu/2025-03-12-t...
March 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📅 We held an event ‘Tech Sovereignty –What does it Mean?’ on 12 March to discuss AI and geopolitics, including a book launch with Bruno Maçães, plus expert panel with Ophelie Coelho and Daniel Mügge.
@opheliecoelho.bsky.social
Find out more here: big-europe.eu/2025-03-12-t...
@opheliecoelho.bsky.social
Find out more here: big-europe.eu/2025-03-12-t...
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In times of wars, global digital oligarchies, trade disputes, and coarsening political debate, culture is key to fostering critical thinking and diversity.
Delighted to partner with ECF, which champions culture as a strategic priority for Europe. #CulturalDealEU
Delighted to partner with ECF, which champions culture as a strategic priority for Europe. #CulturalDealEU
February 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
In times of wars, global digital oligarchies, trade disputes, and coarsening political debate, culture is key to fostering critical thinking and diversity.
Delighted to partner with ECF, which champions culture as a strategic priority for Europe. #CulturalDealEU
Delighted to partner with ECF, which champions culture as a strategic priority for Europe. #CulturalDealEU
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February 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This month's insights 👇
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This month's insights 👇
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Three key points from my insightful conversation with Claude-France Arnould, former head of @EUDefenceAgency, on Europe–US defence relations and the armaments industry.
February 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Three key points from my insightful conversation with Claude-France Arnould, former head of @EUDefenceAgency, on Europe–US defence relations and the armaments industry.
I was fortunate to team up with Ambassador Edita Hrdá. She will be greatly missed in Brussels. Wishing her all the best in what lies ahead!
Thanks Prague House for the invitation to bid farewell to Czech Amb. Edita Hrdá, an early supporter of @bigeurope.bsky.social
Great too to meet her successor Vladimír Bärtl, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, and others for this occasion.
Looking forward to ongoing collaboration! 🇨🇿 🤝
Great too to meet her successor Vladimír Bärtl, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, and others for this occasion.
Looking forward to ongoing collaboration! 🇨🇿 🤝
January 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I was fortunate to team up with Ambassador Edita Hrdá. She will be greatly missed in Brussels. Wishing her all the best in what lies ahead!
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Great news! 🇪🇸 Spain joins the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics as the 7th EU member state, alongside 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇱
A big step for strategic thinking in Europe.
Welcome to new Board member Diego Martínez Belío!
¡Gracias, España! 🇪🇸💪
big-europe.eu/2025-01-20-s...
A big step for strategic thinking in Europe.
Welcome to new Board member Diego Martínez Belío!
¡Gracias, España! 🇪🇸💪
big-europe.eu/2025-01-20-s...
Brussels Institute for Geopolitics – Spain joins the Brussels
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January 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Great news! 🇪🇸 Spain joins the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics as the 7th EU member state, alongside 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇱
A big step for strategic thinking in Europe.
Welcome to new Board member Diego Martínez Belío!
¡Gracias, España! 🇪🇸💪
big-europe.eu/2025-01-20-s...
A big step for strategic thinking in Europe.
Welcome to new Board member Diego Martínez Belío!
¡Gracias, España! 🇪🇸💪
big-europe.eu/2025-01-20-s...
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Are European leaders ready to follow tech CEOs and join the queue as supplicants at Mar-a-Lago? Should they have to?
In this op-ed, BIG’s Hans Kribbe explores Europe’s strategic options in Ukraine and beyond in an era of tough geopolitical choices.
big-europe.eu/publications...
In this op-ed, BIG’s Hans Kribbe explores Europe’s strategic options in Ukraine and beyond in an era of tough geopolitical choices.
big-europe.eu/publications...
In the Putin-Trump era only the strong can be free
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January 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Are European leaders ready to follow tech CEOs and join the queue as supplicants at Mar-a-Lago? Should they have to?
In this op-ed, BIG’s Hans Kribbe explores Europe’s strategic options in Ukraine and beyond in an era of tough geopolitical choices.
big-europe.eu/publications...
In this op-ed, BIG’s Hans Kribbe explores Europe’s strategic options in Ukraine and beyond in an era of tough geopolitical choices.
big-europe.eu/publications...
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"Nothing about Europe’s security should be decided without Europeans," writes @elieperot.bsky.social in this BIG op-ed on securing Ukraine after the war.
As Trump’s enters the White House, Europe must act or risk exclusion from critical peace talks. 💡
big-europe.eu/publications...
As Trump’s enters the White House, Europe must act or risk exclusion from critical peace talks. 💡
big-europe.eu/publications...
Securing Ukraine after the war: what role for Europeans?
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January 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"Nothing about Europe’s security should be decided without Europeans," writes @elieperot.bsky.social in this BIG op-ed on securing Ukraine after the war.
As Trump’s enters the White House, Europe must act or risk exclusion from critical peace talks. 💡
big-europe.eu/publications...
As Trump’s enters the White House, Europe must act or risk exclusion from critical peace talks. 💡
big-europe.eu/publications...
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20 January: as the Wheel of Fortune starts spinning faster, it's time to re-engage with history as a scholarly discipline.
My essay for @bigeurope.bsky.social
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My essay for @bigeurope.bsky.social
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The Return of History to the Present
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January 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
20 January: as the Wheel of Fortune starts spinning faster, it's time to re-engage with history as a scholarly discipline.
My essay for @bigeurope.bsky.social
big-europe.eu/publications...
My essay for @bigeurope.bsky.social
big-europe.eu/publications...
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🔴 Trump’s inauguration today 🗓️: Ukraine a top priority. He’s pledged to end the war in 24 hrs—later extending to 100 days or 6 months.
In this map, explore 100 years of shifting borders in Ukraine to understand the region's complex territorial history: big-europe.eu/publications...
In this map, explore 100 years of shifting borders in Ukraine to understand the region's complex territorial history: big-europe.eu/publications...
January 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🔴 Trump’s inauguration today 🗓️: Ukraine a top priority. He’s pledged to end the war in 24 hrs—later extending to 100 days or 6 months.
In this map, explore 100 years of shifting borders in Ukraine to understand the region's complex territorial history: big-europe.eu/publications...
In this map, explore 100 years of shifting borders in Ukraine to understand the region's complex territorial history: big-europe.eu/publications...
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Defence a priority for Europe and @eucopresident. Delighted to offer strategic recommendations with esteemed colleagues ahead of 3 Feb retreat of European leaders, plus the UK and NATO sec gen.
Got valuable insights from defence experts as I prepare our leaders’ meeting on 3 February.
Many thanks for your contributions!
Many thanks for your contributions!
January 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Defence a priority for Europe and @eucopresident. Delighted to offer strategic recommendations with esteemed colleagues ahead of 3 Feb retreat of European leaders, plus the UK and NATO sec gen.
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With one week until Inauguration Day, is Europe better prepared for Trump 2.0?
Find out which European leaders cracked Trump’s code the first time around in this excerpt from Hans Kribbe's book, 'The Strongmen: European Encounters with Sovereign Power.'
big-europe.eu/publications...
Find out which European leaders cracked Trump’s code the first time around in this excerpt from Hans Kribbe's book, 'The Strongmen: European Encounters with Sovereign Power.'
big-europe.eu/publications...
Trump 1.0: Liaisons dangereuses
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January 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
With one week until Inauguration Day, is Europe better prepared for Trump 2.0?
Find out which European leaders cracked Trump’s code the first time around in this excerpt from Hans Kribbe's book, 'The Strongmen: European Encounters with Sovereign Power.'
big-europe.eu/publications...
Find out which European leaders cracked Trump’s code the first time around in this excerpt from Hans Kribbe's book, 'The Strongmen: European Encounters with Sovereign Power.'
big-europe.eu/publications...
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
We're looking for a Communications Trainee!
✨ Are you creative, passionate about European affairs, and eager to make an impact in 2025?
👉 Apply here before 12 Jan: big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Trainee #Internship #Brussels #Europe
We're looking for a Communications Trainee!
✨ Are you creative, passionate about European affairs, and eager to make an impact in 2025?
👉 Apply here before 12 Jan: big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Trainee #Internship #Brussels #Europe
Brussels Institute for Geopolitics – BIG is hiring a Communications
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December 21, 2024 at 4:34 PM
🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
We're looking for a Communications Trainee!
✨ Are you creative, passionate about European affairs, and eager to make an impact in 2025?
👉 Apply here before 12 Jan: big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Trainee #Internship #Brussels #Europe
We're looking for a Communications Trainee!
✨ Are you creative, passionate about European affairs, and eager to make an impact in 2025?
👉 Apply here before 12 Jan: big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Trainee #Internship #Brussels #Europe
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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
We are looking for a Research Trainee! An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing think tank, contribute to research, and help shape reports.
📅 Apply before 12 Jan:
big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Internship #Brussels #Europe
We are looking for a Research Trainee! An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing think tank, contribute to research, and help shape reports.
📅 Apply before 12 Jan:
big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Internship #Brussels #Europe
Brussels Institute for Geopolitics – BIG is hiring a Research Trainee
big-europe.eu
December 21, 2024 at 4:44 PM
🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
We are looking for a Research Trainee! An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing think tank, contribute to research, and help shape reports.
📅 Apply before 12 Jan:
big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Internship #Brussels #Europe
We are looking for a Research Trainee! An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing think tank, contribute to research, and help shape reports.
📅 Apply before 12 Jan:
big-europe.eu/big-is-hirin...
#JobOpportunity #Internship #Brussels #Europe
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🗣️ No More Westplaining
As the West’s global dominance recedes, so does its semantic grip. @elisadiazgras.bsky.social explores this shift in her essay, 'The Global South: What’s in a Name?'
👉 Learn more: big-europe.eu/publications...
🗣️ No More Westplaining
As the West’s global dominance recedes, so does its semantic grip. @elisadiazgras.bsky.social explores this shift in her essay, 'The Global South: What’s in a Name?'
👉 Learn more: big-europe.eu/publications...
The Global South: What's in a name?
big-europe.eu
December 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
4/8
🗣️ No More Westplaining
As the West’s global dominance recedes, so does its semantic grip. @elisadiazgras.bsky.social explores this shift in her essay, 'The Global South: What’s in a Name?'
👉 Learn more: big-europe.eu/publications...
🗣️ No More Westplaining
As the West’s global dominance recedes, so does its semantic grip. @elisadiazgras.bsky.social explores this shift in her essay, 'The Global South: What’s in a Name?'
👉 Learn more: big-europe.eu/publications...
🗺️ The expansion of BRICS is indicative of the shifting dynamics of global power. This @bigeurope.bsky.social map highlights the expansion waves and the potential influence that BRICS+ and its partners could wield if fully aligned 🌍 🌎 🌏. Thank you @fgcolombo.bsky.social big-europe.eu/publications...
December 9, 2024 at 3:37 PM
🗺️ The expansion of BRICS is indicative of the shifting dynamics of global power. This @bigeurope.bsky.social map highlights the expansion waves and the potential influence that BRICS+ and its partners could wield if fully aligned 🌍 🌎 🌏. Thank you @fgcolombo.bsky.social big-europe.eu/publications...
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Dealing with the Don.
💭What can Europe learn from Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather about its dealings with the US?
We break it down in @bigeurope.bsky.social latest editorial.
big-europe.eu/publications...
💭What can Europe learn from Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather about its dealings with the US?
We break it down in @bigeurope.bsky.social latest editorial.
big-europe.eu/publications...
Dealing with ‘the Don’
Picture Don Vito Corleone at his daughter’s wedding in The Godfather, showered with gifts and the fawning gestures of his guests, consulting with his consigliere and family members, offering...
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December 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Dealing with the Don.
💭What can Europe learn from Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather about its dealings with the US?
We break it down in @bigeurope.bsky.social latest editorial.
big-europe.eu/publications...
💭What can Europe learn from Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather about its dealings with the US?
We break it down in @bigeurope.bsky.social latest editorial.
big-europe.eu/publications...
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It delves into geopolitics, incorporating analyses of the historical and cultural shifts shaping Europe.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Excited to share this as my first repost on Bluesky! 🙌