Shada Islam

Publications
Frankly Speaking
It’s time to stop talking and start developing Africa’s infrastructure
Shada Islam
23 Jan 2018
Frankly Speaking
'Last Chance' Juncker has only 2018 to deliver the goods
Shada Islam
9 Jan 2018
Frankly Speaking
For Pete’s sake, let’s stop the squabbling and enjoy some Christmas cheer
Shada Islam
5 Dec 2017
Frankly Speaking
Africa’s young people need inspirational leaders, not old autocrats
Shada Islam
20 Nov 2017
Frankly Speaking
Women are grabbing the headlines – and the reins of power
Shada Islam
7 Nov 2017
Frankly Speaking
As Trump embarks on Asia trip, it’s Europe that is really pivoting to Asia
Shada Islam
23 Oct 2017
Frankly Speaking
In a world of belligerent nationalisms, it’s not just Catalonia that needs cool-headed mediation
Shada Islam
10 Oct 2017
Frankly Speaking, German elections, Populism
German elections mean Europe’s populists aren’t going away ‒ but neither are the immigrants
Shada Islam
26 Sep 2017
Frankly Speaking
As EU emerges from “valley of tears”, there’s hope but also challenges
Shada Islam
11 Sep 2017
Analysis, China
Europe-China: cooperation in an era of uncertainty
Shada Islam
14 Jul 2017
Frankly Speaking, Populism
Rivalry, resilience and resistance: the new normal of a changed world
Shada Islam
27 Jun 2017
China, Belt and Road Initiative
BRI can spark an EU-China conversation on peace, security and development
Shada Islam
26 Jun 2017
Frankly Speaking, Geopolitics, ASEAN
Summertime signals warmer EU-Asia ties
Time for new conversations on shared global challenges
Shada Islam
29 May 2017
Frankly Speaking, Geopolitics, China
China's Belt and Road blueprint augurs changed global order
The world moves on without Trump
Shada Islam
16 May 2017
Frankly Speaking, United States, Populism
Forget the doomsayers: Trump’s 100 days have been good for Europe
Shada Islam
2 May 2017
Frankly Speaking, French elections 2017
Macron’s breakthrough signals rising EU hopes
A more upbeat message for the future?
Giles Merritt
24 Apr 2017

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