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US-China tensions could become the biggest trade war in history
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The announced US tariffs and the retaliatory actions taken by China have intensified. If the threats are carried out, they will drive the average implied US tariff to exceed 20 per cent, a level not seen since the 1930s. Jose P Vasquez speculates about the causes and possible ways out of the conflict and sees … Continued The post US-China tensions could become the biggest trade war in history first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Will Trump’s trade war trigger a flood of cheap Chinese products into Europe?
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Cheap Chinese imports pose a threat to European businesses, but EU anti-dumping measures could do more harm than good, writes Enrico Vanino. President Trump’s spiralling trade war with China increasing tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods – including everything from electric vehicles to consumer products and industrial inputs of production – might soon … Continued The post Will Trump’s trade war trigger a flood of cheap Chinese products into Europe? first appeared on EUROPP.
How the Trump tariffs affect UK firms
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How should UK exporters react to the tariffs imposed by President Trump? Some manufacturers may decide to increase production in the US, but those with loyal US consumers who are relatively insensitive to price changes may prefer to stay in the UK. In any case, Catherine Thomas writes that firms’ first step to managing the … Continued The post How the Trump tariffs affect UK firms first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Making the case for innovation capacity in city governments
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European city governments need to be able to innovate if they are to tackle existing and emerging policy challenges. Sudeep Bhargava outlines how best to understand a city’s ability to innovate, and what it will take to build capacity in city governments. This article is part of a series to accompany a new LSE Cities … Continued The post Making the case for innovation capacity in city governments first appeared on EUROPP.
An epistemic solution to do away with our illusion of AI objectivity
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AI-generated output has the potential to be much more than answers if it includes a summary of relevant sources, indicators of disagreement between them and a confidence score based on source credibility. Jakub Drábik calls this epistemic responsibility. He writes that AI tools don’t always have to be right, but they must be more transparent, … Continued The post An epistemic solution to do away with our illusion of AI objectivity first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Public opinion is clear – citizens want the EU to play a stronger role in protecting them from crises
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Recent Eurobarometer data shows there is clear public support for creating a stronger EU, writes Vera Spyrakou. In the European Parliament’s recent Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey, 66% of European citizens indicated they want the EU to take on a more significant role in protecting them from global crises and security threats. Support for this view … Continued The post Public opinion is clear – citizens want the EU to play a stronger role in protecting them from crises first appeared on EUROPP.
How AI can reinforce inefficiency
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There’s much hype about the ability of artificial intelligence to raise an organisation’s efficiency. But that is not necessarily so. Technology adoption is not simply a technical process. Stuart Mills and David A Spencer write that if AI is used to carry out what they call “bullshit tasks”, it will lead at most to “efficient … Continued The post How AI can reinforce inefficiency first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Two decades on – Poland’s evolving role in the EU
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Poland took over the six-month presidency of the Council of the EU in January. Katarzyna Walecka reflects on the country’s evolving role within the EU and examines how Poland might shape the EU’s future trajectory. In January this year, Poland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time … Continued The post Two decades on – Poland’s evolving role in the EU first appeared on EUROPP.
What’s holding business schools back?
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Business schools have been going about their business as if times had not changed. They address climate change by simply dropping an elective into a curriculum that still includes outmoded ideas such as shareholder supremacy. Andrew J Hoffman writes that both curriculum and approaches must be changed if we want business to help find the … Continued The post What’s holding business schools back? first appeared on LSE Business Review.
What happened to Putin’s friends? How Europe’s radical right navigated the Ukraine crisis on social media
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created a dilemma for European radical right parties that had cultivated friendly ties with Vladimir Putin. Chendi Wang and Argyrios Altiparmakis analyse a decade of Facebook posts to reveal how these parties strategically managed their communications to avoid the political fallout while maintaining their Eurosceptic agenda. When Russia launched its full-scale … Continued The post What happened to Putin’s friends? How Europe’s radical right navigated the Ukraine crisis on social media first appeared on EUROPP.
What US tariffs mean for Africa and the global south
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The trade disruption caused by President Trump’s use of tariffs has heightened global policy uncertainty. Trade unpredictability is especially harmful for African markets, which rely heavily on foreign direct investment. How can the continent safeguard its economies and secure its role in global trade? Hany Besada outlines three strategies to help protect not only Africa, … Continued The post What US tariffs mean for Africa and the global south first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Ukraine’s defence industry is Europe’s best weapon for achieving strategic autonomy
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Investing in Ukraine’s defence industry and integrating European and Ukrainian forces would help establish Europe’s strategic independence from the United States, writes Oleg Chupryna. Donald Trump’s stance towards America’s neighbours and European allies represents a clear shift in the decades-long system of international relations. The possibility of the United States reducing its military support or … Continued The post Ukraine’s defence industry is Europe’s best weapon for achieving strategic autonomy first appeared on EUROPP.
Longer working hours are hurting India’s productivity
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In a country where people who work 60 hours a week are not uncommon, executives are now advocating for a 90-hour workweek. Utkarsh Leo and Smita Roy Trivedi write that this idea threatens to hurt India’s economy with diminished productivity and poor worker health. Indian business executives champion longer working hours—a 90-hour workweek. Why is … Continued The post Longer working hours are hurting India’s productivity first appeared on LSE Business Review.
How the EU and UK should respond to Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs
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The tariffs implemented by the Trump administration on 2 April are on a scale last seen in the 1930s, writes Robert Basedow. Effective diplomacy, strategic retaliation, cooperation with third countries and domestic reform will be needed to mitigate the damage for the EU and UK. On 2 April, the Trump administration announced the introduction of … Continued The post How the EU and UK should respond to Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs first appeared on EUROPP.
Is the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument a credible weapon against US tariffs?
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The EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument provides a powerful tool for responding to Donald Trump’s 20% tariff on EU imports. But a coordinated international response with partners like Canada and Japan would have far more weight, argues André Wolf. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of additional 20% tariffs on EU imports as part of his global tariff … Continued The post Is the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument a credible weapon against US tariffs? first appeared on EUROPP.
Finding the real culprit behind high energy bills in the UK
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Some suspect that electricity prices have gone up because of government support to renewable energy. But there’s evidence that this is not the case. Sugandha Srivastav writes that the cost of electricity generation is strongly affected by the price of gas. Energy bills in the UK are going up – are renewables to blame? The … Continued The post Finding the real culprit behind high energy bills in the UK first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Milorad Dodik’s separatism finally catches up with him
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Milorad Dodik’s influence over the politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina could be coming to an end, writes Marika Djolai. On 27 March, a court in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) issued an international arrest warrant for Milorad Dodik, the President of Republika Srpska (RS). This came after a trial judgment was delivered in a criminal case … Continued The post Milorad Dodik’s separatism finally catches up with him first appeared on EUROPP.
Interview with Chloé Goupille: “The EU has a unique voice on artificial intelligence”
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An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit was held in Paris on 10-11 February. In an interview with EUROPP’s editor Stuart Brown, the Secretary General of the Summit, Chloé Goupille, discusses how France and Europe can play a leading role in AI governance. The summit came amid heightened interest in artificial intelligence and shortly after the … Continued The post Interview with Chloé Goupille: “The EU has a unique voice on artificial intelligence” first appeared on EUROPP.
Employee referrals hinder neurodiverse hiring
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Qualified candidates on the autism spectrum often struggle to find jobs that match their qualifications and skills. Daniela Lup and Esther Canonico write that employee referrals are a powerful recruiting channel for neurodiverse talent. However, left unchecked, they hinder neurodiverse hiring. The UK National Autistic Society estimates that only 22 per cent of working-age adults … Continued The post Employee referrals hinder neurodiverse hiring first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Did political science get Central and Eastern Europe wrong?
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Prior to the 2004 EU enlargement, there was widespread optimism about the democratic prospects of Central and Eastern Europe. James Dawson, Lise Herman and Aurelia Ananda examine how this optimism emerged from political science literature and what the real-world effects were on Central and Eastern European democracies. In 2003, Andrew Moravcsik and Milada Anna Vachudova … Continued The post Did political science get Central and Eastern Europe wrong? first appeared on EUROPP.
Two visions, one Commission – how von der Leyen is redefining EU financial policy
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The EU’s financial policy is moving away from regulatory oversight and sustainability-driven finance toward market-driven capital flows and competitiveness, writes Apostolos Thomadakis. The European Commission’s approach to financial markets is undergoing a significant transformation. While Ursula von der Leyen remains at the helm, her selection of Maria Luís Albuquerque as Commissioner for the newly renamed … Continued The post Two visions, one Commission – how von der Leyen is redefining EU financial policy first appeared on EUROPP.
What Trump’s tariffs will do to the US economy
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No matter how President Donald Trump frames it, the US has much to lose from a trade war. Global trade dynamics will likely be radically reshaped. Fabio Sabatini discusses the economic costs for the US and the rest of the world. In his speeches, president Donald Trump frequently suggests that tariffs will finance public spending … Continued The post What Trump’s tariffs will do to the US economy first appeared on LSE Business Review.
The solution to Trump’s bullying? Create a federal Europe that is no longer dependent on the US
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Europe’s ability to preserve its social model and assert its strategic interests depends on its capacity for integration, argues Arvind Ashta. The relationship between the United States and Europe, a cornerstone of post-World War II geopolitics, is facing new challenges. Recent shifts in US policy and rhetoric raise questions about the future of this alliance, … Continued The post The solution to Trump’s bullying? Create a federal Europe that is no longer dependent on the US first appeared on EUROPP.
The generative AI bubble is changing how we see the world
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As if social media filter bubbles weren’t enough, we have now reached the age of “generative bubbles”, formed when users engage with generative AI in a narrow or skewed way. Aurelie Jean, Guillaume Sibout, Mark Esposito and Terence Tse write that generative bubbles prevent us from adopting a thoughtful approach to using tools such as … Continued The post The generative AI bubble is changing how we see the world first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Why partnering with India could boost EU tech sovereignty
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Tensions between the EU and the Trump administration have highlighted the risks of the EU’s technological dependence on the United States. Chloe Teevan and Gautam Kamath explore whether India could serve as an inspiration for and partner in Europe’s pursuit of tech sovereignty. Growing transatlantic tensions mean the EU is now grappling with the question … Continued The post Why partnering with India could boost EU tech sovereignty first appeared on EUROPP.
How to support mothers on Mother’s Day and every day of the year
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Mothers are pressured to comply with clashing motherhood ideals and workplace demands. On the occasion of Mothers’ Day (30 March this year in the UK), Anne Theunissen shares key research insights and best practice to better support mothers every day of the year.   Mother’s Day, which is celebrated this year on 30 March in … Continued The post How to support mothers on Mother’s Day and every day of the year first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Turkish protests – is this the end for Erdoğan?
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Protests against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s regime have spread across Turkey following the arrest of Erdoğan’s political rival Ekrem İmamoğlu. Balki Begumhan Bayhan writes that regardless of what happens next, Erdoğan’s legitimacy has been damaged, perhaps irreparably. On 19 March, the popular mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested. İmamoğlu is a member of the opposition … Continued The post Turkish protests – is this the end for Erdoğan? first appeared on EUROPP.
How to promote gender equity for workers on the frontline
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Workers in frontlines roles, those who interact with the public, often represent the most vulnerable segment of the workforce. Women, especially, face widespread sexist behaviour, including insults and crude comments. Ellie Smith lays out three steps to help organisations address a climate of silence and hostile, sexist behaviour on the frontline. Gender equity is often … Continued The post How to promote gender equity for workers on the frontline first appeared on LSE Business Review.
The complex struggle for gender equality in EU politics
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The EU is often viewed as a champion of gender equality, write Elena Frech and Jessica Fortin-Rittberger. But unless commitments are translated into sustained action, future political changes could reverse the progress made so far. From parliaments to governments, women are breaking barriers – yet persistent underrepresentation remains, challenging the ideal of equal citizenship on … Continued The post The complex struggle for gender equality in EU politics first appeared on EUROPP.
It’s time to reverse Europe’s “pivots” to Asia
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Diverting scarce military resources to the Indo-Pacific makes little sense at a time when Europe must contain the threat of Russia, argues Peter Harris. The transatlantic alliance is in trouble, with some Europeans fretting that President Trump is preparing to abandon not just Ukraine, but Europe as a whole – perhaps even exiting the NATO … Continued The post It’s time to reverse Europe’s “pivots” to Asia first appeared on EUROPP.
Trump’s tariff wars and their impact on the UK economy in five graphs
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President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade wars and “stop-go” policy threats and actions are damaging the global economy, and the UK is not an exception. Bank of England interest-rate setters are not oblivious to these threats. Costas Milas writes that protecting the UK economy from damage is a big challenge ahead. President Trump’s tariff wars are … Continued The post Trump’s tariff wars and their impact on the UK economy in five graphs first appeared on LSE Business Review.
What challenges do cities face in creating better conditions for early childhood development?
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The conditions a child grows up in have lasting impacts on their health, well-being and life outcomes. Katie Beck and Marie Kaune share new findings on what cities say are the biggest challenges they face in creating child-friendly environments. Where a child grows up has a profound impact on their formative experiences and early childhood … Continued The post What challenges do cities face in creating better conditions for early childhood development? first appeared on EUROPP.
Advice to young women economists: learn to say no and protect your time
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How are women making their mark in economics? To celebrate Women’s History Month, Swati Dhingra shares her experiences, from India to British academia and the Bank of England. It took her a while to learn to say no and protect her time. I studied economics because I didn’t want to do science. In India, at … Continued The post Advice to young women economists: learn to say no and protect your time first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Serbian opposition parties must step up to end Vučić’s regime
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Serbia’s unprecedented protests against Aleksandar Vučić’s regime are unlikely to lead to real change unless the opposition rises to the occasion, argues Filip Milacic. Serbia has been rocked by massive student-led protests, triggered by the deaths of 15 people following the collapse of the canopy of the Novi Sad railway station and the government’s reluctance … Continued The post Serbian opposition parties must step up to end Vučić’s regime first appeared on EUROPP.
How students can future-proof their careers against automation
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With the evolution of AI and robotics, jobs are being automated at a fast pace. To protect their future careers, students must develop soft skills, which are both highly valued by employers and less susceptible to automation. Juan José Mena Greenham and Daniel Jolles list five proven real-world experiences that can help develop the most … Continued The post How students can future-proof their careers against automation first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Making sense of Europe’s boom in migration communication campaigns
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Migration communication campaigns are becoming increasingly common across Europe. James Dennison, Lorenzo Piccoli and Mariana C. Duarte present a framework for understanding the impact these campaigns are having on public attitudes and behaviour. Each year, European institutions, governments and NGOs produce ever more public communication campaigns designed to affect people’s migratory attitudes and behaviours. In … Continued The post Making sense of Europe’s boom in migration communication campaigns first appeared on EUROPP.
Are stablecoins ready for payments?
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US lawmakers are working on legislation to make payments using stablecoins more widespread. Ousmène Jacques Mandeng writes that the viability of stablecoins in payments will depend on the existence of clearing that would allow them to work in inter-bank transactions. Stablecoins have recently gained significant attention. The new US administration is promoting their use. In … Continued The post Are stablecoins ready for payments? first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Could Trump’s presidency boost EU-China climate cooperation?
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China and the EU have both sought to take a leading role in efforts to fight climate change. Unai Gómez-Hernández asks whether they might now engage in closer climate cooperation as a result of Donald Trump’s presidency. Back in 2017, the United Nations General Assembly included for the first time the phrase “community of shared … Continued The post Could Trump’s presidency boost EU-China climate cooperation? first appeared on EUROPP.
A nuanced view of gender diversity in leadership
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Recent studies of gender diversity in strategic leadership groups have reached contradictory findings. Some find diminishing benefits at higher levels of diversity. Michel Hermans, Melanie Lorenz and Marcelo J Alvarado-Vargas call for a more comprehensive view of diversity and leadership. They write that the best innovation results occur when both the board of directors and … Continued The post A nuanced view of gender diversity in leadership first appeared on LSE Business Review.
DeepSeek, ChatGPT and the race towards artificial general intelligence
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Whole enterprises and nations are framing their ambitions around artificial general intelligence (AGI), for which reasoning is considered a milestone. Barry Ledeatte writes that through the emergence of Deepseek, AI research has reached a level of competition that will probably accelerate progress at the cost of concerns around safety. There are many philosophical arguments about … Continued The post DeepSeek, ChatGPT and the race towards artificial general intelligence first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Old left ideas are unlikely to revive social democracy
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Herbert Kitschelt and Silja Häusermann show that structural economic change – rather than parties abandoning traditional left-wing principles – is the root cause of the decline of social democracy. From the 1970s to the present, the political left in western democracies has irreversibly changed. In the 1970s, almost all countries had a single dominant party … Continued The post Old left ideas are unlikely to revive social democracy first appeared on EUROPP.
Can social sector impact be fully measured?
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The abrupt closure of USAID is an extreme example of the volatile environment in which NGOs and activists work. Jonathan Roberts writes that measuring impact might help, but a total focus on evidence and measurability brings pitfalls. Doing good, for him, is both an art and a science. Private action intended for public benefit – … Continued The post Can social sector impact be fully measured? first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Galina Starovoitova and the matrilineal history of Russia’s lost democratic federalism
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Galina Starovoitova played a key role in promoting democracy in Russia until her murder in 1998. Dina Gusejnova asks how Russian politics might have developed if she had survived. Galina Starovoitova (1946-1998) is best known for her work on federalism and self-determination, and her vision of democratic transitions in post-Soviet Russia. She was born in … Continued The post Galina Starovoitova and the matrilineal history of Russia’s lost democratic federalism first appeared on EUROPP.
Judy Wajcman: AI will be good for diagnostics, but not for educating kids
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Judy Wajcman has spent her career studying the effects of technological change on society and work. She thinks AI will improve our lives in many ways, but there are limits to what it can do. “I’m disturbed that our imagination of the future is taken up with technology, rather than a society and a politics … Continued The post Judy Wajcman: AI will be good for diagnostics, but not for educating kids first appeared on LSE Business Review.
The myth of Eastern European illiberalism
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Illiberalism was once wrongly perceived to be specific to Eastern European politics, writes Ivan Kalmar. It is now clearer than ever that both East and West are being swept up in the same illiberal wave. My book, White But Not Quite: Central Europe’s Illiberal Revolt, was published less than three years ago, yet the world … Continued The post The myth of Eastern European illiberalism first appeared on EUROPP.
How to improve women’s representation in finance
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Finance is one of the highest-paying and most influential industries and yet women pursue finance careers at a much lower rate than men. Almudena Cañibano and Marion Festing investigate what is holding female students back from specialising in finance. Finance is one of the world’s most powerful industries. It dictates where money flows, shaping which … Continued The post How to improve women’s representation in finance first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Trump can’t secure a robust peace in Ukraine without Europe
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If Donald Trump wants to successfully resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, he will have to take Brussels and London into account, write George Scutaru and Peter Watkins. The whirlwind of events the past few weeks have fundamentally changed the dynamics of transatlantic relations. At the heart of the debate is the future of Ukraine. President Trump … Continued The post Trump can’t secure a robust peace in Ukraine without Europe first appeared on EUROPP.
The hidden history of women in European intelligence
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The popular image of female spies as glamorous femmes fatales obscures a far more interesting history, writes Helen Fry. The histories of intelligence, spies and espionage have traditionally contained few women in their storylines and this has led to women being the missing dimension in history for too long. The reality could not be more … Continued The post The hidden history of women in European intelligence first appeared on EUROPP.
Ukraine critical minerals can bring business opportunities and peace
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As countries scramble to secure their own supply of critical minerals, Ukraine’s proven mineral reserves present the country with the opportunity to be a key player in this supply chain. Roman Opimakh writes that international business cooperation could help enforce peacekeeping. Investment from the US, EU, UK and other countries would become the best “iron … Continued The post Ukraine critical minerals can bring business opportunities and peace first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Can Friedrich Merz navigate Germany’s fragmented political landscape?
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A grand coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD is widely expected in Germany. Yet as John Ryan argues, there are serious questions about whether the new coalition will be able to respond to the multiple challenges facing the country. Friedrich Merz may have emerged as the winner of Germany’s federal election, with the mandate to … Continued The post Can Friedrich Merz navigate Germany’s fragmented political landscape? first appeared on EUROPP.