“As Andrew Wilson argues in a paper published by ECFR, Mr Medvedev finds himself precariously placed at the liberal end of the political balance in the Kremlin.”
EU leaders “should not race against each other to be Mr Medvedev’s new best friend”, says ECFR’s Andrew Wilson.
“While Medvedev might appear a business-friendly, liberal reformer, he remains the product of a political system that is shaped solely by elite interest and ‘political technologists’,” Wilson pointed out.
“Russia is focusing on creating a corridor of friendly states in the Balkans which would support its pipeline routes,” says Nicu Popescu.
An article in the German weekly quoting ECFR’s policy brief on Poland’s new goverment.
An article profiling the next Russian president, quoting our report entitled “Meeting Medvedev: The Politics of the Putin Succession”.
An article in the French newspaper referring to Mark Leonard’s ‘What does China Think?’.
The challenges facing newly independent Kosovo are not only economic, says ECFR’s Daniel Korski.
ECFR’s Executive Director Mark Leonard comments on the current international debate surrounding China’s Olympic Games.
Daniel Korski is interviewed by the Colombian newspaper on Kosovo’s independence.
ECFR’s Daniel Korski comments on the challenges the EU faces with Kosovo declaring independence.
John Fox comments on the strengthening partnership between China and Africa.
Andrew Wilson, quoted in a piece about the disappearance of a Ukrainian journalists.
Thomas Klau on France's pension protests.
Jose Ignacio Torreblanca on the significance of ETA's call for a cease-fire.