Shada Islam

Publications
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
Frankly Speaking, Brexit, EU at 60
Brexit and the joys of starting over
The EU's 60th birthday is a chance for renewal
Shada Islam
28 Mar 2017
Frankly Speaking, Brexit
The Empire strikes back
Reviving the Commonwealth will not compensate for leaving the EU
Shada Islam
15 Mar 2017
Frankly Speaking, Debating Security Plus
Security is about more than just military spending
Europe must practice what it preaches
Shada Islam
1 Mar 2017
Frankly Speaking, President Trump, Korea, China, Japan
Europe-Asia relations become a priority in the age of Trump
Making sense of the US President's unpredictable approach
Shada Islam
15 Feb 2017
Frankly Speaking, President Trump, Geopolitics
As Trump disengages from the world, Europe and others can take the lead
America’s retreat is an opportunity
Shada Islam
1 Feb 2017

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