"Examines the geo-economic and geo-strategic implications of a growing 'global' battle to promote infrastructural connectivity across and between continents of the world. Highlights the importance of China's Belt and Road Initiative and of corresponding initiatives by other countries. Examines...

Infrastructure investment in Europe has been adversely affected by the economic crisis, undermining both the immediate recovery and longer-term growth potential. This paper discusses recent trends before focusing on how transport infrastructure - arguably the hardest hit sector during the crisis...

The goals of the Digital Agenda for Europe are far from being achieved, and the measures taken so far have not proven to be suffi ciently effective in order to attain European infrastructure and investment targets in a timely manner. Without adequate investment in telecommunications...