Alex Vines
Director of ECFR’s Africa programme and commentator on African geopolitics and development, who provides analysis of regional trends, conflicts, and economic corridors.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 35min
Europe-Africa relations in 2026
Alex Vines, ECFR Africa director, explains shifting geopolitics and development corridors. Carlos Lopes, former UN/AU official and academic, highlights industrialisation and regional strategy. Nathalie Delapalme, Mo Ibrahim Foundation CEO, focuses on governance, energy access and local value addition. They discuss Europe-Africa climate and minerals policy, China’s presence, CBAM risks, and how partnerships should evolve.
Jan 9, 2026 • 28min
The world in 2026
Julien Barnes-Dacey, Alex Vines, Andrew Small, and Jana Kobzová bring their expertise to discuss Europe's looming challenges in 2026. They explore the prospects of a ceasefire in Ukraine and the impact of Iran's protests on regional stability. The conversation shifts to Africa's complex security landscape, highlighting critical conflicts and economic struggles. Lastly, they delve into China's growing influence and the geopolitical tensions surrounding it, forecasting a year of relative calm—but cautioning about potential flashpoints ahead.
