Key Figures

Leader: Ursula von der Leyen

Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Ursula von der Leyen.

2 articles

Published Chronicles & Analyses

The Financial War Against Russia: Sanctions, Asset Freezes, and SWIFT Ban
Superpower Conflicts

The Financial War Against Russia: Sanctions, Asset Freezes, and SWIFT Ban

A comprehensive analysis of the unprecedented financial statecraft deployed against Russia in 2022, detailing the freezing of Central Bank foreign reserves, exclusion from SWIFT, and the systemic decoupling of its financial sector, alongside its historical precedents, geopolitical implications, and long-term legacy.

March 5, 2022 33 min read
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Geopolitics: A Struggle for Influence
International Crises

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Geopolitics: A Struggle for Influence

The declaration of a global pandemic, lockdowns, disputes over virus origins, and the deployment of vaccines as tools of diplomatic leverage.

March 11, 2020 32 min read