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May 12, 2026   United States: The Security Paradox of Trade Decoupling from China Thierry Mayer, Isabelle Méjean, Mathias Thoening The growing dependence of the United States on Chinese goods has increased the economic cost of geopolitical disputes with China for the U.S. economy. The United States therefore faces a fundamental security dilemma: while decoupling may strengthen its diplomatic bargaining power, it may also fuel a costly escalation of tensions. April 9, 2026   Military Alliances: A Major Commercial Stake Matteo Neri-Lainé Beyond national security issues, military alliances play an essential role in securing international trade. Their redefinition could lead to a major reorientation of global flows. March 23, 2026   Characterizing Geopolitical Relationships to Better Understand Trade Nathan Chevalier, Matthieu Crozet, Charlotte Emlinger, Daniel Mirza The markedly negative tone of relations with Russia has eased for the American and Chinese superpowers, according to the geopolitical climate indicator “Shade." March 9, 2026   Economic Integration of Non-European Immigrants: Difficulties That Ease Over Time   Anthony Edo, Jérôme Valette Within the ten main host countries of the European Union (EU), non-European immigrants (born outside the EU) face notable difficulties in economic integration. With comparable socio-economic characteristics, their employment rate is on average 11 percentage points lower than that of native-born individuals.