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The Dual-Use Dilemma: How EU Technology Flows to Conflict Zones
How do European microchips end up in Russian missiles and cyber-surveillance tools reach repressive regimes? In this episode, we break down the January 2026 study "EU trade in dual-use items with conflict-affected regions", authored by Dr. Ian J. Stewart for the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA),. We explore the gap between the EU’s legal framework (Regulation 2021/821) and the reality of exports to countries like Russia, Israel, and the UAE.
Discussion points include:
• The "Catch-All" Problem: Why non-listed items (like common electronics) are…
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