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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

The world is losing its footing - markets haven’t, yet

Monday, 18 May 2026

Trump and Xi are trying to keep their rivalry under control, while Iran and Hormuz are unsettling energy markets, inflation expectations and bonds. This report explains why uncertainty is piling up and what scenarios this creates for the global economy and financial markets.

 

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Europe Learns to Survive Again

Sunday, 03 May 2026

Trump is hitting Europe on two fronts at once: cars and deterrence. New tariffs are undermining the export model, while the cancellation of the US missile deployment in Germany exposes a security gap Europe cannot quickly fill. Strategic autonomy is no longer an abstract idea — it is becoming a hard stress test for markets.

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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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