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The European Union (EU) has a number of different powers in its toolbox. One of these policies lies at the core of the EU's external competences – the common commercial policy (CCP) or common trade policy. This enables the EU to 'speak as one voice' in multilateral bodies and with third parties. The CCP, which has become stronger over the years, has developed into one of the bloc's key international projection levers. However, the EU's place and role in globalization are today being shaken chiefly by three major political factors: the rise of new powers, the United States (US)' neo-mercantilist policies, and political divisions within the EU. Together, these three external and internal factors may be hastening a crisis for the EU. This raises the question: to what extent can the bloc influence its own destiny during this stormy period?
European union, international actor, common commercial policy, global trade, internal divisions, neomercantilism, diffusion of power

Strategic Trends 2021 offers a concise analysis of major developments in world affairs, with a primary focus on international security. In the first chapter, Brian G. Carlson analyzes China-Russia relations and the impact on Asian security. In the second chapter Dominika Kunertova explains how hypersonic technology has become a political tool in great-power competition among the United States, China, and Russia. In the third chapter, Névine Schepers argues that Russia's war in Ukraine significantly complicates nuclear arms control efforts while also underlining their necessity given heightened risks of nuclear escalation. In the final chapter, Boas Lieberherr and Linda Maduz analyze the emerging concept of the Indo-Pacific, in particular with regard to its strategic implications. ; Strategic Trends 2022 bietet eine Analyse wichtiger weltpolitischer Entwicklungen, wobei Fragen der internationalen Sicherheit im Zentrum stehen. Im ersten Kapitel analysiert Brian G. Carlson die Beziehungen zwischen China und Russland und die Auswirkungen auf die Sicherheit Asiens. Im zweiten Kapitel erklärt Dominika Kunertova, wie die Hyperschalltechnologie zu einem politischen Instrument im Grossmächtewettbewerb zwischen den USA, China und Russland geworden ist. Im dritten Kapitel argumentiert Névine Schepers, dass Russlands Krieg in der Ukraine die nuklearen Rüstungskontrollbemühungen erheblich erschwert, und unterstreicht gleichzeitig deren Notwendigkeit angesichts des erhöhten Risikos einer nuklearen Eskalation. Im letzten Kapitel analysieren Boas Lieberherr und Linda Maduz das aufkommende Konzept des Indopazifiks, insbesondere im Hinblick auf dessen strategische Implikationen. ; ISSN:1664-0667

The European Union (EU) has a number of different powers in its toolbox. One of these policies lies at the core of the EU's external competences – the common commercial policy (CCP) or common trade policy. This enables the EU to 'speak as one voice' in multilateral bodies and with third parties. The CCP, which has become stronger over the years, has developed into one of the bloc's key international projection levers. However, the EU's place and role in globalization are today being shaken chiefly by three major political factors: the rise of new powers, the United States (US)' neo-mercantilist policies, and political divisions within the EU. Together, these three external and internal factors may be hastening a crisis for the EU. This raises the question: to what extent can the bloc influence its own destiny during this stormy period? ; Peer reviewed

Strategic Trends 2021 offers a concise analysis of major developments in world affairs, with a primary focus on international security. In the first chapter, Brian G. Carlson explores the impact of the China-Russia relationship on transatlantic security. In the second chapter, Julian Kamasa assesses the potential for security cooperation among France, Germany, and Britain in the E3 and other formats following Brexit. In the third chapter, Niklas Masuhr analyzes Turkey's recent military interventions. He notes the limited success of them and their reliance on Russia's acquiescence in them. In the fourth chapter, Lisa Watanabe describes how the US retreat from the Middle East has allowed other powers, especially Russia and China, to strengthen their involvement in the region. In the final chapter, Linda Maduz analyzes the responses by Japan and South Korea to China's rise and to concerns about continued US engagement in Asia. ; Strategic Trends 2021 bietet eine Analyse wichtiger weltpolitischer Entwicklungen, wobei Fragen der internationalen Sicherheit im Zentrum stehen. Im ersten Kapitel untersucht Brian G. Carlson die Auswirkungen der Beziehungen zwischen China und Russland auf die transatlantische Sicherheit. Im zweiten Kapitel bewertet Julian Kamasa das Potenzial für eine Sicherheitskooperation zwischen Frankreich, Deutschland und Grossbritannien in der E3 und anderen Formaten nach dem Brexit. Im dritten Kapitel analysiert Niklas Masuhr die jüngsten militärischen Interventionen der Türkei. Er weist auf ihren begrenzten Erfolg und ihre Abhängigkeit von der Zustimmung Russlands hin. Im vierten Kapitel beschreibt Lisa Watanabe, wie der Rückzug der USA aus dem Nahen Osten es anderen Mächten, insbesondere Russland und China, ermöglicht hat, ihr Engagement in der Region zu verstärken. Im letzten Kapitel analysiert Linda Maduz die Reaktionen Japans und Südkoreas auf Chinas Aufstieg und auf Bedenken hinsichtlich des anhaltenden Engagements der USA in Asien. ; ISSN:1664-0667

Strategic Trends 2020 offers a concise analysis of major developments in world affairs, with a primary focus on international security. In the first chapter, Jack Thompson explores the main domestic determinants of the US-China rivalry and their implications at the international level. In the second chapter, Michael Haas and Niklas Masuhr show that a military conflict between the US and China is no longer as remote as it once seemed and that both sides are now very actively planning for the eventuality of a major war in the next decade or two. In Chapter 3, Henrik Larsen and Linda Maduz address the implications of China's targeted influence attempts and of its Belt and Road initiative (BRI) for Europe. In the final chapter, Benno Zogg explores the BRI and its potential effectiveness from a regional perspective, focusing on China's potential Eurasian zone of influence. ; Strategic Trends 2020 bietet eine jährliche Analyse wichtiger weltpolitischer Entwicklungen, wobei Fragen der internationalen Sicherheit im Zentrum stehen. In vier Artikeln beschäftigen sich unsere Autoren mit den nationalen Determinanten der Rivalität zwischen den USA und China und deren Auswirkungen auf die internationale Politik, mit dem Gespenst eines Grossmachtkrieges zwischen China und den USA, mit China als Stresstest für die Kohärenz Europas und mit Chinas Politik gegenüber Eurasien im Rahmen der Belt and Road Initiative. ; ISSN:1664-0667

Introduction : why human rights still matter in contemporary global affairs / Mahmood Monshipouri -- How do human rights matter? / Michael Goodhart -- Broadening human rights : the case for a pluralistic approach / Hussein Banai and Anthony Tirado Chase -- Non-Western experiences of the (un)persuasive practice of human rights / Shadi Mokhtari -- Assessing regional human rights systems : from convergence to divergence / Daniel J. Whelan and Andrew McWard -- State responsibility and international law / Mark Gibney -- Human rights and humanitarian action will endure : the case of International Committee of the Red Cross / David P. Forsythe -- Denial and debilitation : environmental rights and the harm of climate change denial / Richard P. Hiskes -- Transitional justice : from accountability to peace / Mahmood Monshipouri and William V. Dunlap -- Labor rights as human rights : theoretical foundations and practical implications / Carol C. Gould -- The trajectory of the right to food in Brazil : the debate between means and access / Anthony Pahnke -- Social movements, development policy, and human rights / Shareen Hertel and Rajeshwari Majumdar -- Migrant workers and human rights in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries / Zahra Babar -- Human rights and inequality / Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann -- Threats to freedom of the press / Andrei Richter -- Addressing religious intolerance in an increasingly illiberal world / Barbara Ann Rieffer-Flanagan -- Neoliberalism and women's rights / Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat -- Climate refugees, forced migrants, and the Syrian crisis / Mahmood Monshipouri -- The resilience of rights in a post-liberal world / Alison Brysk.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Navigating Unchartered Waters -- Chapter 2. The Turbulent Future of International Relations -- Chapter 3. A Kaleidoscopic Future: The State and Assemblages in Global Affairs -- Chapter 4. The Empiricism Strikes Back: Strategies for Avoiding a Post-Truth World -- Chapter 5. Towards an Enlightened Form of Capitalism: The Changing Role of Private Organizations in the Context of Global Affairs -- Chapter 6. International Justice and The International Criminal Court at a Critical Juncture -- Chapter 7. Feminist Principles in Global Affairs: Undiplomatic Practice -- Chapter 8. Taking Conflict Transformation Education Seriously -- Chapter 9. A Changing Agenda for International Development -- Chapter 10. Cyber Competition and Global Stability -- Chapter 11. The Upending of the Geopolitics of Energy: Disruption is the New Normal -- Chapter 12. The Future of Climate Action: From Systems Change to Behavior Change -- Chapter 13. The United Nations: Managing Unrealistic Expectations.