Ayrton Fagg is a Political Risk analyst concentrating on trade, international finance, healthcare and international cooperation, with a primary focus on Europe. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy from the University of Sussex. His dissertation work centred around the political
economy of the international blood trade; first-of-its-kind research that introduces the notion of Haemopolitical Economy. His work frequently centres around protectionist trade policy, financial crises and international energy.
The Donroe Doctrine: Geoeconomic Conditionality and the New Logic of American Power
What do seemingly different forms of US intervention—from military operations to financial assistance—tell us about the evolution of American geopolitical strategy? The term ‘Donroe Doctrine’ was coined in 2025 but…
Improving the Supply of Blood in Europe
Currently, blood donations remain entirely voluntary across the EU, and the Union quietly relies on the US for over 30% of its plasma. Imbalanced supply amongst member states, failure to…
The Significance of the 2026 Hungarian Election in Re-Shaping Eastern European Energy Relations
The political economic impact of the Hungarian election: shifting tides in EEC energy and the global energy supply The election of Péter Magyar as Prime Minister of Hungary has significant…