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Global Trade
Analyzing cross-border economic relations, market regulations, and the future of European competitiveness in the global economy.
Independent research initiative
Europe Engaging the World
External Affairs Institute is an independent Brussels-based research initiative dedicated to the analysis of European external policy, global trade, and security and defence.
Institutional Profile
About the External Affairs Institute
The External Affairs Institute is an independent Brussels-based think tank dedicated to the analysis of European external policy, global trade, and security and defence. We bridge the gap between academic research and high-stakes geopolitics to foster a globally engaged Europe through rigorous insight.
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Research priorities
Focus Areas
Our work is organised around three interconnected areas that define Europe's external engagement in the 21st century.
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Security and Defence
Researching strategic autonomy, military cooperation, and emerging threats to European and international security frameworks.
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Foreign Policy
Examining the EU's diplomatic engagement, neighborhood policy, and strategic partnerships across an increasingly multipolar global landscape.