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Kosovo special: Jose Ignacio Torreblanca in Pristina
ECFR reports: EU underperformance in civilian missions
ECFR français: Désaccord sur la mission en Afghanistan
ECFR agenda: The return of 19th century Great Power politics
ECFR named ‘Best new think tank in the last 5 years’ for the second year running
For the second year running, the most comprehensive ranking of the world’s leading think-tanks has named ECFR the ‘Best new think tank in the last 5 years’.
On the passing of Bronislaw Geremek
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Bronislaw Geremek’s death on 13 July, 2008.
The EU cannot afford to become a symbol of weakness or decline
EU leaders would be failing their citizens’ hopes and interests if they let uncertainty over the Lisbon Treaty weaken Europe’s fledgling foreign policy. A statement signed by 44 ECFR members
ECFR Berlin office 2008
A short overview about the themes and some of the projects the Berlin ECFR office will be working on in 2008
ECFR makes its pitch in Sofia
ECFR launched its Bulgarian office today with an international conference attended by leading academics and foreign policy thinkers.
German Foreign Minister addresses official launch event
In front of a 600-person audience, leading ECFR council members conducted a lively discussion on the future of a common EU foreign policy. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave a keynote address.
German Foreign Minister addresses ECFR launch
In his keynote address to ECFR’s Berlin launch conference, Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for a stronger and more united European Union foreign policy.
Dare una sola voce all'Europa nel mondo
L’ECFR è appena nato in Europa per offrire a tutti quegli europei convinti che serva un’Europa forte, attiva, e coesa nel mondo, uno strumento nuovo e moderno che li aiuti a trasformare questa convinzione in realtà.
Berlin: wer wir sind und was wir machen
Auf Deutsch könnte man sagen: die ‚Europäische Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Beziehungen‘.
Paris: Retour vers un nouveau départ
Depuis Jean Monnet, ses politiques et ses citoyens furent souvent les premiers en Europe à formuler pour l’Europe des propositions audacieuses et imaginatives.
Latest Publications
China shapes its post-crisis economic agenda
The latest issue of China Analysis looks at Beijing’s willingness to strengthen international economic governance, and its authors argue that much thinking in China seems to focus on the short term
China and India: rivals always, partners sometimes
The authors of the latest issue of China Analysis argue that Western concerns over “Chindia” - the emergence of a Sino-Indian economic power bloc or strategic alliance - may be unwarranted.
Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations by Nick Witney & Jeremy Shapiro
Europe has the US president it wished for, but does Barack Obama have the strong transatlantic partner he wants?
Can the EU rebuild failing states? A review of Europe’s civilian capacities.
Have broken promises and treating Afghanistan, DR Congo and Iraq like Bosnia left the EU without the capacity to prevent fragile states from becoming failing states?
What does Russia think?
ECFR publishes a collection of views from key Russian intellectuals.
The EU and human rights at the UN: 2009 annual review
The EU’s ongoing loss of influence at the UN is putting lives at risk, argues the author of ECFR’s latest paper.
China’s response to the G2
Fears in Europe that China works to lock the US into a “G2” embrace so as to dominate the global agenda do not reflect Chinese experts’ current strategic thinking.
European and Russian power in the troubled neighbourhood
Is a complacent strategy that focuses on gradual change rather than crises losing the EU its battle with Russia for influence in the eastern neighbourhood?
Beyond the “War on Terror”
The EU has an opportunity to influence President Obama’s efforts to reform US counterterrorism policy
A Power Audit of EU-China Relations
China is exploiting the EU’s divisions and treating the 27-state bloc with “diplomatic contempt” on issues ranging from trade to the Dalai Lama.
Shaping Europe's Afghan Surge
Will the military surge in Afghanistan fail without a civilian surge?
Re-wiring the US-EU relationship
With the pivotal change of leadership in Washington, the US and the EU may have an ideal moment to strengthen the US-EU institutional bond.
Beyond dependence: How to deal with Russian gas
Could building a single European market in natural gas be the most effective strategy for the European Union in countering Russia’s divisive energy diplomacy?
Promoting democracy abroad - the EU's record
In a joint research project with FRIDE, ECFR looks at the EU’s record in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco.
Is the EU a global force for human rights?
The EU’s leverage to promote human rights through the UN has dramatically declined over the last decade, our exclusive report reveals.
Can the EU win the peace in Georgia?
This authors analyse the background and developments in the Russia-Georgia conflict and outline recommendations on how to prevent wider political fallout.
Re-energising Europe's Security and Defence Policy
European governments cannot afford to move at the speed of the slowest, argues Nick Witney, and should push for a ‘multi-speed’ Europe on ESDP
In the Press
The Kyiv Post - 11 Mar 10
A piece on the EU and Ukraine, quoting Wilson and Popescu’s recent report.
The Prague Post - 10 Mar 10
Korski: “The Anglo-American strategy in Afghanistan has hit an absolute low mark.”
Reuters - 08 Mar 10
Daniel Korski on what lies ahead for Baroness Ashton.
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