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The economy is an essential attribute of power and a major component of international relations. While geopolitical tensions are on the rise, economic interdependence remains strong.

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Rethinking Economic Security in the (Post) COVID-19 World

09 December 2020
Accroche

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the risks of an excessive dependence on one single economic partner and has prompted a rethinking of what economic security really entails.

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Brexit: The Trouble of Breaking Up

Date de publication
07 December 2020
Accroche

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?

 

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UK/EU Relations after Brexit: Why Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Date de publication
07 December 2020
Accroche

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”. 

Florence FAUCHER Colin HAY
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Revolutionary by Design: The US National Security State and Commercialization in the US Space Sector

Date de publication
03 December 2020
Accroche

The US space sector, comprised of its government organizations and its commercial industry, is leading the revolution in space, often called "new space". 

Torben SCHÜTZ

What is Korea getting at through its New Southern Policy ?

03 December 2020
Accroche

In this interview, Wongi Choe, head of Center for ASEAN–India Studies at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) looks at the rationale for and the content of Korea's New Southern Policy.

Technology and Economics: Techno-nationalism VS Techno-globalism in East Asia

30 November 2020
Accroche
The videoconference "Technology and Economics: Techno-nationalism VS Techno-globalism in East Asia," which was part of a webinar series on Technological revolution and Global Order in East Asia was held on November 25, 2020.
 
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The US-China Trade War: What Is the Outcome after the Trump Presidency?

Date de publication
19 November 2020
Accroche

One of Donald Trump’s campaign promises in 2016 was to end China’s “cheating” on trade and to reduce America's trade deficit by imposing significant tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese products. This study draws up a first assessment of his policy - and of the "trade war" which stemmed from it.

Laurence NARDON Mathilde VELLIET
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World’s Rich Nations Jostle to Lead Globalization Clubhouse

28 October 2020
Accroche

The race to fill a role at the heart of world economic policy making is turning into a new battleground for the future of globalization.

Trade, Investments, Technology, Climate Change, Human Rights: How should the EU Deal with China?

28 October 2020
Accroche

Ifri, the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe and Konrad Adenauer Foundation Multilateral Dialogue organized a videoconference called "Trade, Investments, Technology, Climate Change, Human Rights: How should the EU Deal with China? " on October 27, 2020.

 

 

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The Potential of Digital Technologies for Centralized Electricity Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

Date de publication
22 October 2020
Accroche

Affordable and reliable electricity access is a prerequisite for the economic development of sub-Saharan Africa. 

Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries: Leveraging the Role of Multinationals

Date de publication
01 April 2002
Accroche

Why did the governments of developing and emerging countries reach a more favorable assessment of the role of multinationals? The major evolution is the deepening economic integration brought by globalization. Globalization accentuates the importance of the international economy for developing countries. And in this context, foreign direct investment (FDI) has become one of the most dynamic flows of resources to developing countries.

Frédérique SACHWALD Serge PERRIN
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Going Multinational: The Korean Experience of Direct Investment

Date de publication
01 June 2001
Accroche

The broad aim of this book is to explore the pattern and determinants of Korean foreign direct investment. The main focus is on Outward Direct Investment, but data and analysis are provided on both inward and outward flows in developed and developing counties in order to arrive at a better understanding of the dynamics at work.

Frédérique SACHWALD

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Economic questions are approached from a political economy perspective: the evolution of the global economic system, governance and institutions, dynamics and trends of various economic zones (United States, Russia, China, emerging markets...). European issues are at the core of our research. 

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