9 December 2024
The Big Story: With Syria's Assad gone, what does it mean for the Middle East & the world?
A new era begins in Syria. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president who inherited power in 2000 with promises of reform, only to brutally suppress his opponents in a war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, has been toppled in a lightning rebel advance.
But the future of Syria remains uncertain. How will the fall of Assad change the fate of the country? Who will be able to unite Syrians?
Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic [pron: Cheh-doe-mir Nest-ro-vich], Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to find out more.

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21 March 2024
Euro Watch: What the Kate photo controversy is really about
From Katherine, Princess of Wales photo controversy to who will be Ireland’s next leader after Leo Varadkar stepped down.
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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14 March 2024
Euro Watch: What can the world expect from six more years of Vladimir Putin?
Russians will vote in a presidential election from March 15-17, and are all but guaranteed to hand Vladimir Putin a comfortable victory, paving the way for him to remain in power until at least 2030.
While autocratic regimes like Russia’s have proved adept at managing the electoral process to squeeze out rivals, elections are still high-stakes events, and offers a glimpse into the Kremlin’s domestic challenges as it continues a war against Ukraine that recently entered its third year.
So what should the rest of the world look out for during Russia’s elections?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific weighs in.

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29 February 2024
Euro Watch: Qatar to invest €10bn in France. How will Europe's second-biggest economy benefit?
France and Qatar have sealed a strategic partnership under which Qatar has agreed to channel 1$10.85 billion into start-ups and investment funds in France between 2024 and 2030, the French presidency said in a statement.
Both sides sealed the agreement as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani started his two-day visit in France, the first state visit since his accession to the throne in 2013.
How will the Qatari investment benefit Europe's second-biggest economy? And what does this strategic partnership mean for the future of their bilateral relations?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific weighs in.

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25 January 2024
Euro Watch: India rolls out red carpet for Macron. France eyes lucrative trade deals.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Thursday as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations. The French presidency says the trip will "consolidate and deepen diplomatic and economic relations". Will the French be eyeing any lucrative trade deals with India? Can Macron's visit give a push to India-EU trade deal talks?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific breaks it down with Elliott Danker and Timothy Go.

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11 January 2024
Euro Watch: Is Germany's economy struggling in 2024?
Hundreds of thousands of people faced train cancellations across Germany from Jan 10, as a three-day nationwide rail strike added to travel chaos in Europe’s largest economy, where farmers’ protests have blocked highways and snarled traffic.
The strikes and protests add to pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, which faces growing economic problems, including weak macroeconomic data, high interest rates and a budget mess.
Is Germany’s economy struggling in 2024 and can the government fix it?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific gives us his analysis.

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18 December 2023
Washington Report: Joe Biden faces impeachment inquiry. Will the US President be removed?
The US House of Representatives has voted to formally open an impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden.
Is there evidence that Biden committed any wrongdoing? And will the president really be impeached?
On Washington Report, we take stock of the year that was and what’s on the agenda for the US in 2024 with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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7 December 2023
Euro Watch: Can EU & Chinese leaders address trade imbalances at EU-China summit 2023?
This week’s summit between European Union and Chinese leaders will mark the capstone of a year of intensive in-person engagement between Chinese and European leaders. Trade is expected to be the dominant issue at this year’s summit.
What issues are likely to be on the agenda or what outcomes can we expect? And what is on the table in EU-China relations in 2024?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific shares his insights.

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30 November 2023
Euro Watch: How 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures sparked a row between UK & Greece
Greece has accused Britain of showing "a lack of respect" by abruptly cancelling a meeting between their leaders at short notice in a dispute over ancient Greek sculptures brought to Britain in the early 19th century.
What are the Parthenon Sculptures at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece? How will this dispute reflect on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at a time when the UK is still in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific breaks it down for us on Euro Watch.

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16 November 2023
Euro Watch: David Cameron Makes Shock Return to British Politics. Good or Bad for PM Rishi Sunak?
Seven years ago, David Cameron left Downing Street after his big gamble to hold a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union backfired and brought his six-year term as prime minister to an end.
Now, he has been appointed foreign secretary by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Will David Cameron’s return to government help Rishi Sunak going in to the next general election?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific breaks it down for us.

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2 November 2023
Euro Watch: Will UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's AI Summit Be A Success?
Tech companies, government officials, and experts from around the world are gathering at Bletchley Park to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.
Described as a “world first”, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's AI Safety Summit is expected to be a starting point for future policymaking on AI, which has developed rapidly in recent years.
But will the UK AI summit actually achieve anything? What should we consider as a success from the summit?
We find out from Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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26 October 2023
Euro Watch: Will EU leaders agree on a 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza?
The leaders of the European Union's member states are set to meet in Brussels to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the possibility of issuing a joint call for a 'humanitarian pause' to allow more emergency aid into the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has paid a visit to Israel, where he said the ‘first objective’ in the conflict should be to secure the release of those held hostage by Hamas.
But, with France home to the biggest Jewish and Muslim populations in Europe, how will Macron balance domestic pressures and its position in the conflict?
We unpack these issues with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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12 October 2023
Euro Watch: Economic Ramifications of Hamas-Israel Conflict & EU's Financial Aid to Palestine
Reeling from the shock of terrorist group Hamas' assault inside Israeli territory over the weekend, the European Union's Palestinian policy quickly fell into disarray.
What do we make of the EU’s reaction to the Hamas-Israel conflict? And, what are the economic ramifications for Palestine, given the fact that the EU is the biggest external provider of financial support to Palestinian territories?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific explains.

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21 September 2023
Euro Watch: From Aid Double Standards to Climate Emergency at UN General Assembly
More than 150 world leaders are gathered in New York as the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly kicks off this week. The spotlight is on Ukraine yet again, but is there room for other global priorities at UN leaders’ gathering?
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing plans to roll back on climate change commitments on the same day world leaders met at a UN climate summit.
We weigh in on these developments with Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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10 August 2023
Euro Watch: China-Russia differences - Is there a turning point for the Ukraine conflict?
More than 40 countries, including China, India, the US, and European countries, but not Russia, took part in peace talks in Saudi Arabia that ended on Sunday.
Given China’s recent differences with Russia, and a recent spat over a viral video of Chinese citizens being detained at the Russian border - is a turning point in sight for the Ukraine war?
We find out from Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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27 July 2023
Euro Watch: War in Ukraine, food security and trade to be discussed in Russia-Africa summit and economic forum
From St Petersburg hosting the second Russia-Africa summit and economic forum to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni making her first official visit to the US, what do these countries stand to gain from these discussions that are happening today.
We speak to Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific more about this.

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20 July 2023
Euro Watch: Coping with Russia's pulling out of the Black Sea Grain initiative
With Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal, what strategies will the UN employ to cope with this change?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently called early elections for July 23. Will the election have any impact on Spain’s EU presidency?
Finally, the European Commission has to find a plan B as US economist Fiona Scott Morton, has decided not to accept the offer to fill one of the Commission's top posts.
We speak to Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific more about these headlines.

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20 July 2023
Euro Watch: Coping with Russia's pulling out of the Black Sea Grain initiative
With Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal, what strategies will the UN employ to cope with this change?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently called early elections for July 23. Will the election have any impact on Spain’s EU presidency?
Finally, the European Commission has to find a plan B as US economist Fiona Scott Morton, has decided not to accept the offer to fill one of the Commission's top posts.
We speak to Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific more about these headlines.

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23 June 2023
Euro Watch: Ukraine Recovery Conference pledges billions in aid for war-torn country
Ukraine, in the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 conference in London, will look to ensure US and European investment in their recovery and rebuilding after the Ukraine-Russian war.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be hosting world leaders in Paris this week for a summit to reimagine global financing for a new era. It will put issues surrounding debt that poorer countries have incurred as the primary focus.
Finally, Spain will take over the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council from Sweden on 1 July. They will look to strengthen economic and political unity within the European region.
We speak to Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific more about this.

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8 June 2023
Euro Watch: Why the EU did not flesh out framework to enhance engagement in Asia
From EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue and UK's PM Rishi Sunak visiting US President Joe Biden in Washington.
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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