RSC Policy Papers
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Title:The extraterritorial impact of EU digital regulations : how can the EU minimise adverse effects for the neighbourhood? Author(s):ERIXON, Fredrik; LAMPRECHT, Philipp; VAN DER MAREL, Erik
; SISTO, Elena; ZILLI, RenataDate:2025Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI; RSC; Policy Paper; 2025/09; Global Governance Programme; [Global Economics]Abstract:This policy paper explores the EU’s digital trade relations with its neighbours and assesses how these countries have adapted to existing global data regulation models. Our analysis offers an overview of the existing ...
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Title:Transatlantic economic relations : opportunities and alternatives Author(s):DASSÙ, Marta; JONES, Erik
Date:2025Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI; RSC; Policy Paper; 2025/07Abstract:The Second Trump administration is determined to use tariffs to push the European Union (EU) into a more balanced economic relationship. This posture is not new. The EU faced similar pressure from the first Trump administration. ...
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Title:Italy’s security engagement in Northeast Asia : drivers and outlook Author(s):PUGLIESE, Giulio
; DELL’ERA, AliceDate:2025Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI; RSC; Policy Paper; 2025/06; Global Governance ProgrammeAbstract:The sustained security engagement of Italy in the Indo-Pacific appears to serve two main objectives. First, the Italian government is signalling political alignment with its allies and strategic partners in both its words ...
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Title:Recalibrating international security assistance to Lebanon : a strategic imperative Author(s):THOLENS, Simone
; HAHN, Ada Sophia
; BOSWALL, JacobDate:2025Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI; RSC; Policy Paper; 2025/08Abstract:The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, effective November 27, 2024, presents a critical opportunity to reassess international security assistance to Lebanon. The agreement, which mandates an Israeli withdrawal ...
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Title:Barriers to sub-Saharan countries issuing sovereign green bonds and how to overcome them : insights from Nigeria and Seychelles Author(s):FALCHI, Giorgio
Date:2025Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI; RSC; Policy Paper; 2025/05; Florence School of Banking and FinanceAbstract:The Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are disproportionately at risk of experiencing severe environmental and socio-economic consequences of global warming. Although many countries in the region have demonstrated their ...