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Andrew Hammond
Andrew Hammond is an Associate at LSE IDEAS at the London School of Economics.
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Why Rishi Sunak looks like a ‘tail-end’ prime minister
The late Roy Jenkins, a former president of the European Commission and UK Cabinet minister, famously coined the phrase “tail-end Charlies” to describe beleaguered prime ministers who come into office toward the end of a long period of rule by their parties.
Saudi-India Investment Forum builds on business impact of G20 summit
There may have been criticisms of the G20’s joint declaration at the weekend, including from Ukraine and environmental nongovernmental organizations, but the summit surpassed many expectations and provided some key business takeaways.
Russia looks east to Asia Pacific
While much of Russia’s national focus remains on Ukraine, and the wider European area, President Vladimir Putin maintains big economic and political ambitions for the Asia-Pacific region, too.
Modi rejuvenated as Europe clamors for greater India ties
In the six decades since India had its first ambassador accredited to the European Economic Community, perceptions of the world’s most populous democracy have been transformed across much of the bloc.
Europe and the US double down on support for Ukraine
After fears that the European, and wider Western, unity over support for Ukraine might break down this winter, there have been fresh signs of resolve within the alliance this week, as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion fast approaches.
We have reached a historic tipping point in EU-China relations
As French President Emmanuel Macron prepares for his big trip to China in the New Year, a huge debate is brewing in Europe about the bloc’s policy on Beijing, which might well have reached a historic tipping point.
Six months into Ukraine war, how much longer can European unity hold?
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, one of the genuine geopolitical surprises to many has been the stronger than expected unity the West has shown against Moscow. Seven economics sanctions packages have been announced by the EU alone.
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