Jonathan Hunter

Europe's heavy-handed approach to tech regulation is backfiring, fueling transatlantic disputes and stifling the very innovation it needs to compete. We explore India's "Third Way" as a strategic escape route: a smarter model that moves beyond the pitfalls of America's hands-off past and Europe's prescriptive present.

The EU's green and digital ambitions depend on a stable supply of critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt and graphite. With growing concerns over value chain security and dependence on single countries like China, the EU has launched the Critical Raw Materials Act to build more resilient supply chains. But how can Europe build new partnerships, particularly in Africa, to achieve this?

As global multilateralism faces attacks and geopolitical competition intensifies, the European Union and the African Union are preparing for a critical summit in Angola. But in a world of messy geopolitics, can these two neighbouring continents find common ground?

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical rivalry and economic competition, the traditional values of international development are under scrutiny. As budgets shrink and global trust fractures, development agencies face a critical question: should they simply compete for resources and influence, or is there still a place for solidarity?

In this episode of Europolis, digital rights advocate and social entrepreneur Gbenga Sesan joins ECDPM's Sabine Muscat to explore the intersection of digital sovereignty, innovation, and human dignity. He argues that for Africa to truly thrive, it must transition from relying on aid to attracting investment, and that innovation cannot happen without respecting the rights of citizens.

In this episode of Europolis, Chloe Teevan and Gautam Kamath are joined by Hiroki Habuka, one of Japan's leading AI policy experts, to discuss Japan's unique, agile approach to AI regulation and the potential for future EU-Japan cooperation on tech governance.

In this episode of Europolis , Chloe Teevan is joined by San Bilal, Director at ECDPM and leading expert on EU economic diplomacy. They discuss the evolution of the Global Gateway, the challenges of competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the necessity of forging "mutually beneficial" partnerships with emerging powers like India and Brazil.

Just as global crises demand we work together, the machinery of development cooperation is breaking down.

The steel sector alone accounts for roughly 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions. If the world is serious about hitting climate targets, emissions from this heavy industry must fall by at least 50% by 2050. But the path forward is as much about geopolitics and trade as it is about technology.

Laryngotracheal trauma, although rare, can pose a significant threat to life. It may present subtly as illustrated by this case. It is crucial to maintain a high level of suspicion for signs indicative of laryngotracheal injury following blunt neck trauma. We present the case of a male in his 40s who presented following a fall with direct anterior neck impact against a metal railing. He reported anterior neck pain, dysphonia and dysphagia. CT imaging revealed a left supraglottic swelling compressing the trachea. Flexible nasal endoscopy uncovered a left supraglottic haematoma and vocal fold haemorrhage. Given the potential for delayed airway compromise, the patient was admitted for close monitoring. Subsequent endoscopies demonstrated a stable airway and progressive reduction in haematoma size, and he was safely discharged without surgical intervention.