Dr Cinzia Bianco
@cinziabianco.bsky.social
Analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations on the Arabian Peninsula/ Gulf and relations with Europe.
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The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act could offer a useful framework for Europeans and Gulf partners to work together, write @cinziabianco.bsky.social and Herman Quarles @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act could offer a useful framework for Europeans and Gulf partners to work together, write @cinziabianco.bsky.social and Herman Quarles @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
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💻 Il regolamento UE sull’IA può diventare un ponte tra Europa e partner del Golfo, aprendo nuove opportunità di collaborazione
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles x @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles x @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure | ECFR
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💻 Il regolamento UE sull’IA può diventare un ponte tra Europa e partner del Golfo, aprendo nuove opportunità di collaborazione
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles x @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles x @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
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[Commentary] #AI - #Trump’s AI thaw: How #Europe and the #Gulf can protect against #American and #Chinese tech pressure, by @cinziabianco.bsky.social & Herman Quarles van Ufford | @ecfr.eu
www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...
www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers…
ecfr.eu
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
[Commentary] #AI - #Trump’s AI thaw: How #Europe and the #Gulf can protect against #American and #Chinese tech pressure, by @cinziabianco.bsky.social & Herman Quarles van Ufford | @ecfr.eu
www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...
www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...
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🌎 I recenti cambiamenti nella politica USA hanno riallineato Washington e gli Stati del Golfo sull’IA. Una finestra strategica si apre ora per l’Europa: saprà coglierla?
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles X @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles X @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure | ECFR
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌎 I recenti cambiamenti nella politica USA hanno riallineato Washington e gli Stati del Golfo sull’IA. Una finestra strategica si apre ora per l’Europa: saprà coglierla?
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles X @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social e Herman Quarles X @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
I have joined forces with our AI expert to see how Europeans can play the AI game in the Gulf - seize opportunities and minimize risks. AI is at the top of everyone’s agenda (as transpired from MbS visit to DC) and it is a very geopolitical as well as technological play!
ecfr.eu/article/trum...
ecfr.eu/article/trum...
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers…
ecfr.eu
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I have joined forces with our AI expert to see how Europeans can play the AI game in the Gulf - seize opportunities and minimize risks. AI is at the top of everyone’s agenda (as transpired from MbS visit to DC) and it is a very geopolitical as well as technological play!
ecfr.eu/article/trum...
ecfr.eu/article/trum...
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act could offer a useful framework for Europeans and Gulf partners to work together, write @cinziabianco.bsky.social and Herman Quarles @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
Trump’s AI thaw: How Europe and the Gulf can protect against American and Chinese tech pressure
Recent changes in US policy have brought the US and Gulf states together again on AI—creating new openings for European decision-makers…
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act could offer a useful framework for Europeans and Gulf partners to work together, write @cinziabianco.bsky.social and Herman Quarles @ecfrmena.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
https://bit.ly/3MdxkEk
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🇸🇦 “L’attacco israeliano a Doha ha scompigliato la situazione, accelerando le trattative tra USA e Arabia Saudita su nucleare e IA" Ne ha parlato @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Visiting Fellow di @ecfrmena.bsky.social, a @sole24ore.bsky.social
🎧 Se te lo sei perso:
🎧 Se te lo sei perso:
Il principe alla corte del re: Mohammad bin Salman incontra Trump - Macro - Il Sole 24 ORE
Il principe alla corte del re: Mohammad bin Salman incontra Trump è una puntata di Macro, il podcast firmato Il Sole 24 Ore
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇸🇦 “L’attacco israeliano a Doha ha scompigliato la situazione, accelerando le trattative tra USA e Arabia Saudita su nucleare e IA" Ne ha parlato @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Visiting Fellow di @ecfrmena.bsky.social, a @sole24ore.bsky.social
🎧 Se te lo sei perso:
🎧 Se te lo sei perso:
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
Se l’UE vuole continuare a invocare il diritto internazionale in Ucraina, Gaza o altrove, non può chiudere gli occhi sulle atrocità in Sudan.
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore | ECFR
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold
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November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Se l’UE vuole continuare a invocare il diritto internazionale in Ucraina, Gaza o altrove, non può chiudere gli occhi sulle atrocità in Sudan.
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
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📰 @cinziabianco.bsky.social speaks to La Repubblica about the role Saudi Arabia can play on the global stage in a post-oil era 👇 www.repubblica.it/esteri/2025/...
L’esperta: “Mohammed bin Salman non poteva aprire a Netanyahu dimenticando Gaza”
Intervista a Cinzia Bianco, che segue i Paesi del Golfo per lo European Council on Foreign Relations. “Per avere un ruolo primario nel mondo post-petrolio l’Ar…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📰 @cinziabianco.bsky.social speaks to La Repubblica about the role Saudi Arabia can play on the global stage in a post-oil era 👇 www.repubblica.it/esteri/2025/...
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🧵 Ahead of MbS White House visit, @ecfr.eu's Ellie Geranmayeh, @camillelons.bsky.social & @cinziabianco.bsky.social unpack how 12-day war, backfiring of Iran's nuclear threshold status & Israel's Doha strikes impact Saudi nuclear calculus for @warontherocks.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🧵 Ahead of MbS White House visit, @ecfr.eu's Ellie Geranmayeh, @camillelons.bsky.social & @cinziabianco.bsky.social unpack how 12-day war, backfiring of Iran's nuclear threshold status & Israel's Doha strikes impact Saudi nuclear calculus for @warontherocks.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, writes @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, writes @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
‼️El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. #Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable, argue @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social.
👇📑 @ecfrmena.bsky.social
👇📑 @ecfrmena.bsky.social
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore | ECFR
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
‼️El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. #Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable, argue @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social.
👇📑 @ecfrmena.bsky.social
👇📑 @ecfrmena.bsky.social
Saudi Arabia watching elections in Iraq and eager to work with Iraqi and Kurdish political actors to strengthen ability to absorb external shocks from Iran, Israel, US. Read my short take for MEPSForum. Looking forward to continuing conversation in Iraq next week: www.mepsforum.org/post/riyadh-...
Riyadh’s Iraq Question: Stability, Influence, and the 2025 Elections
Cinzia Bianco looks at the significance of Iraq’s elections for Saudi Arabia, examining the implications of the elections for Riyadh’s relationship with Baghdad and Erbil.
www.mepsforum.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Saudi Arabia watching elections in Iraq and eager to work with Iraqi and Kurdish political actors to strengthen ability to absorb external shocks from Iran, Israel, US. Read my short take for MEPSForum. Looking forward to continuing conversation in Iraq next week: www.mepsforum.org/post/riyadh-...
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
Se l’UE vuole continuare a invocare il diritto internazionale in Ucraina, Gaza o altrove, non può chiudere gli occhi sulle atrocità in Sudan.
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore | ECFR
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold
buff.ly
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Se l’UE vuole continuare a invocare il diritto internazionale in Ucraina, Gaza o altrove, non può chiudere gli occhi sulle atrocità in Sudan.
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
✍️ @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Leggi l'analisi completa ⬇️
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
✍️ If Europe wants credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan. Though the options are limited, there are ways to hold the responsible accountable @cinziabianco.bsky.social
@willbrownecfr.bsky.social buff.ly/B7uIpW9
@willbrownecfr.bsky.social buff.ly/B7uIpW9
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore | ECFR
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold
ecfr.eu
November 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
✍️ If Europe wants credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan. Though the options are limited, there are ways to hold the responsible accountable @cinziabianco.bsky.social
@willbrownecfr.bsky.social buff.ly/B7uIpW9
@willbrownecfr.bsky.social buff.ly/B7uIpW9
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If Europe wants to maintain credibility when invoking international law in Ukraine, Gaza, or elsewhere, it cannot ignore the atrocities happening in Sudan, write @willbrownecfr.bsky.social @cinziabianco.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
https://bit.ly/47DGv8r
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
Finally, and just published tonight: a European perspective on the humanitarian nightmare in Sudan. Europe can't do much. But @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social make the case for it doing what it can: ecfr.eu/article/suda...
Sudan: A war Europe cannot stop, but cannot ignore
El-Fasher in North Darfur is now the epicentre of the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Europe’s options are limited, but there are still ways to hold the responsible accountable.
ecfr.eu
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Finally, and just published tonight: a European perspective on the humanitarian nightmare in Sudan. Europe can't do much. But @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @cinziabianco.bsky.social make the case for it doing what it can: ecfr.eu/article/suda...
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
📰 The aftermath of Israel's attack on Doha could see a joint security alliance emerge in a "6+2 format", consisting of the six GCC states, Turkey, & Egypt, comments @cinziabianco.bsky.social for Deutsche Welle👇 buff.ly/Lchp3z2
Is the Middle East about to get an 'Islamic NATO'? – DW – 09/25/2025
Israel's first-ever attack on a Gulf state is causing changes in Arab defense policies, with more calls for regional cooperation and common defense pacts. Some politicians have even called for an…
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September 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
📰 The aftermath of Israel's attack on Doha could see a joint security alliance emerge in a "6+2 format", consisting of the six GCC states, Turkey, & Egypt, comments @cinziabianco.bsky.social for Deutsche Welle👇 buff.ly/Lchp3z2
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'[...] it is highly unlikely that the #Gulf states will turn away from the #US, but their leaders will almost certainly resume the strategic hedging that characterised the end of Biden’s presidency.' @cinziabianco.bsky.social for @ecfr.eu ecfr.eu/article/out-...
Out of the rubble: The new Gulf response to Israeli aggression
The Israeli attacks on Doha, and America’s support of them, has caused Gulf leaders to majorly rethink their security. This could lead to a new Gulf-led security format…
ecfr.eu
September 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
'[...] it is highly unlikely that the #Gulf states will turn away from the #US, but their leaders will almost certainly resume the strategic hedging that characterised the end of Biden’s presidency.' @cinziabianco.bsky.social for @ecfr.eu ecfr.eu/article/out-...
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Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco
✍️ Israel's strike on Doha is a sobering recalibration for Gulf rulers. If they once viewed US influence over Israel as stabilising, they now face the possibility that Netanyahu pursues a unilateral vision free from US constraints, writes @cinziabianco.bsky.social 👇 buff.ly/03Iba63
Out of the rubble: The new Gulf response to Israeli aggression
The Israeli attacks on Doha, and America’s support of them, has caused Gulf leaders to majorly rethink their security. This could lead to a new Gulf-led security format…
buff.ly
September 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
✍️ Israel's strike on Doha is a sobering recalibration for Gulf rulers. If they once viewed US influence over Israel as stabilising, they now face the possibility that Netanyahu pursues a unilateral vision free from US constraints, writes @cinziabianco.bsky.social 👇 buff.ly/03Iba63
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Israel’s initial response to Oct 7 helped Gulf states by weakening Iran but it is now entrenching conflict, fragmenting Arab states & pulling Gulf states towards escalation, all of which also threatens Euro interests. @cinziabianco.bsky.social on post-Doha dynamics ecfr.eu/article/out-...
Out of the rubble: The new Gulf response to Israeli aggression
The Israeli attacks on Doha, and America’s support of them, has caused Gulf leaders to majorly rethink their security. This could lead to a new Gulf-led security format…
ecfr.eu
September 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Israel’s initial response to Oct 7 helped Gulf states by weakening Iran but it is now entrenching conflict, fragmenting Arab states & pulling Gulf states towards escalation, all of which also threatens Euro interests. @cinziabianco.bsky.social on post-Doha dynamics ecfr.eu/article/out-...