Keywords: Sovereignty


US-Mexico: Cheese Names Become a Sticking Point in Trade Talks

A seemingly trivial disagreement over the use of certain cheese names has turned into a point of friction in trade discussions between the United States and Mexico. At the heart of the matter is the protection of European products and the concern among Mexican producers about further exposure to American......

Spanish Gas to Morocco: Declining Flows Raise Concerns About Energy Security

The volumes of gas transported from Spain to Morocco have sharply decreased since mid-August. Data from the Spanish gas operator Enagás GTS allows for measuring this contraction, but does not suffice to determine its origin. Several scenarios remain open, including Moroccan arbitration, technical constraints,......

Windows Retreats in Chinese Administrations in Favor of Kylin OS and UOS

China takes a new step in its digital sovereignty strategy. Beijing has reportedly asked certain state-related administrations and organizations to accelerate the removal of Windows 10 China Government Edition, a version specifically adapted to the needs of Chinese institutions, in favor of locally developed......

Artificial Intelligence: Christine Lagarde Urges Europe Not to Miss Its Second Digital Revolution

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, warns against the risk of Europe repeating the mistakes made during the first digital revolution with artificial intelligence. For her, the challenge is no longer just to develop cutting-edge technologies, but to enable European companies......

Artificial Intelligence: China Defends Digital Sovereignty Against American Pressures

Beijing is raising its voice in the global competition surrounding artificial intelligence. China is urging states to preserve their digital sovereignty and rejects any bloc logic in the development of AI. This response comes amid reports that Washington is seeking to persuade several countries to choose......

Morocco bets on data centers and artificial intelligence to strengthen its digital position in Africa

Morocco is entering a new phase in Africa's digital transformation race as investment in data centers, cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to grow. The country is seeking to attract large-scale projects that could expand its capacity to store and process data while......

Ceuta and Melilla: an old photograph revives Morocco’s sovereignty debate

An old photograph has returned to the spotlight in Spain, reigniting discussion over Ceuta and Melilla and the unresolved historical and political questions surrounding the two Spanish-administered cities on Morocco’s northern coast. The image was originally published on May 12, 2026, but its......

Morocco emerges as a potential African leader in data centers and artificial intelligence

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a potential regional hub for data centers and artificial intelligence, thanks to a combination of strategic geography, telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy potential and growing digital ambitions. An analysis published by The Conversation......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth presidential term as Trump looms over campaign

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially begins his campaign for a fourth presidential term on Sunday, positioning national sovereignty and Brazil's international independence at the center of an election expected to be shaped by both domestic political divisions and the influence......