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Andy Langenkamp

Senior Political Analyst

Andy stands out as senior Political Analyst at ECR, known for his insightful commentary on how economic and geopolitical events impact financial markets. His adept analysis has made the weekly Global Political Analysis a highly sought-after publication among our subscribers. Andy's profound understanding of the international political landscape was honed during his tenure with the foreign affairs editorial team at Trouw, a leading Dutch daily newspaper.

He holds a master’s degree in International Organisations and International Relations and has completed his postgraduate studies at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations. His thought-provoking contributions have been featured in esteemed publications both domestically and internationally, including Het Financieele Dagblad, De Tijd in Belgium, The Guardian in the UK, and Forbes and Politico in the US. Furthermore, his contributions to prominent media platforms such as The Huffington Post, Real Clear Politics, and The Hill, alongside appearances on various radio shows, underscore his standing as a respected voice in political analysis.

Recent Publications

Beyond Hormuz — The Geopolitics of Chokepoints

Friday, 17 April 2026

Note: As of 1 August, the Global Political Report (GPA) will be discontinued as a standalone publication. Politics and financial markets are deeply intertwined, and geopolitical analysis will from that date be fully integrated into our other publications, including Global Financial Markets.

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Tanks, tankers & tariffs – The new geopolitical regime

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

The Iran crisis, Trump’s tariff offensive, and the war of attrition in Ukraine are not isolated shocks, but signs of a broader shift in the global order. In this new world, security, geopolitics, the economy, and financial markets are becoming increasingly intertwined. What does this mean for investment portfolios, growth, and political stability?

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Will the Iranian tanker sink the global economy?

Friday, 20 March 2026

The Iran war is a symptom of a world in which geopolitics is having an increasingly direct impact on trade, energy, inflation, and financial markets. The question is not only when and how quickly the fighting will subside, but even more so what economic and financial damage will continue to be felt once the loudest explosions have died down. We present the various scenarios.

 

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