Alan Beattie

Researchers have argued, with justification, that the EU can exploit a variety of Chinese dependencies on Europe.
THE BOTTOM LINE

If Brussels starts a trade war, Beijing will finish it

Wargaming the EU-China conflict warns Europe against aggression towards an opponent with superior firepower

Brics leaders and delegates on the closing day of the Brics summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on Aug 24. The grouping announced that they would welcome six new members in January 2024.
PERSPECTIVE

The Brics don’t stack up as a committee to run the world

Even the rival long-established G7 rich countries have often struggled for consensus