Author: Lucie Robequain

International columnist for French business daily Les Echos

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Geopolitics

The Real Message Of Lai’s Victory: Don’t Trust Xi Jinping — Or Donald Trump

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Taiwan's president-elect William Lai was elected with 40.05% of votes and will become the 16th President of the island nation. Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images via ZUMA

By electing William Lai, the Taiwanese people have reaffirmed their desire for sovereignty and independence from China in the face of Chinese threats. And meanwhile, Donald Trump’s comeback could reshuffle the cards again.

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Eyes on the U.S. Geopolitics

If Trump Returns — What Europe Must Do Right Now To Prepare

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Trump has made it very clear what he plans to do Rod Lamkey - Cnp/dpa via ZUMA

Donald Trump’s comeback at the White House could cause major disruptions for the war in Ukraine, the Middle East and more generally, global security. Europe has to acknowledge this reality, and see in it an opportunity to reaffirm its own place in the world.

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