Commentary
Europe's Next Revolution
The demonstrations in Moldova are unlike Ukraine’s “Orange Revolution”. They have been far from peaceful and have not been provoked by voting fraud. In this situation, the EU has a number of cards to play.
An EU response to Moldova’s ‘Twitter Revolution’
The EU should immediately send a mediation team led by Javier Solana to settle the political crisis, Nicu Popescu recommends.
Svegliati Europa!
ECFR Council Member Emma Bonino argues the need for a new, strategic European approach to Beijing based on reciprocal engagement.
What's Left?
The neo-liberal discourse dominant in the last three decades has collapsed. But what is the state of the European Left?
NATO: Keeping in shape at 60
As NATO celebrates its 60th anniversary in Strasbourg/Kehl, Korski sets out the Alliance’s challenges and how they could be addressed.
La vieja dama no puede
Perhaps it is time for a new transatlantic forum, argues Ulrike Guerot.
Bulgaria's Electoral Adventurism
Bulgaria’s president has campaigned for the Communist party, while MPs think that European states should learn from Azeri electoral practices.
Europe's Afghan Moment
The military surge in Afghanistan will fail unless it comes with a civilian surge. Europe should invest much more effort.
Europe needs an Afghan surge, too
Europe should launch its own Afghan surge to complement America’s military push.
China and the Global Crisis: Will Beijing be part of the solution?
The latest ‘China Analysis’ bulletin examines China’s role in ending the global financial crisis.
Obama and Europe´s vanities
What Obama wants from Europe is a solid partner in a multipolar world, not 27 photo opportunities.
The real Taliban
The Taliban in Afghanistan are often portrayed as a single, monolithic entity. They’re not.
An open letter to EU leaders
Ahead of the G20 summit, ECFR calls on EU leaders to show the vision and leadership to develop a coordinated position on the financial crisis.
The hour of Europe
A clear message must be sent to those who are doubtful about the EU’s worth: we are in this together.
Kabul Diary
Daniel Korski writes from Afghanistan about his most recent on-the-ground observations.
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 argues that much thinking in China seems to focus on the short term
China and India: rivals always, partners sometimes
The latest issue of China Analysis argues 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
Europe has the US president it wished for, but Barack Obama lacks the strong transatlantic partner he wants.
Can the EU rebuild failing states? A review of Europe’s civilian capacities.
Broken promises and treating Afghanistan, DR Congo and Iraq like Bosnia has left the EU without the capacity to prevent fragile states from becoming failing states.
Supporting Moldova's democratic transition
If EU leaders are looking for ways to make the Eastern Partnership successful, there are worse places to start than Moldova.
What does Russia think?
ECFR publishes 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 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
A complacent strategy focusing on slow change rather than pressing crises is losing the EU its battle with Russia for influence in the eastern neighbourhood.
Beyond the “War on Terror”
The EU should seize the 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
The military surge in Afghanistan will fail unless it comes with a civilian surge as part of a new strategy.
Re-wiring the US-EU relationship
With the pivotal change of leadership in Washington, the US and the EU are presented with an ideal moment to strengthen the US-EU institutional bond.
Beyond dependence: How to deal with Russian gas
Building a single European market in natural gas is the most effective strategy for the European Union to counter 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.
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 paper analyses the background and developments in the Russia-Georgia conflict and outlines 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 and should push for a ‘multi-speed’ Europe on ESDP.
In the Press
International Herald Tribune - 09 Feb 10
Thomas Klau on how the economic crisis has affected Europe’s policy agenda.
The Times - 08 Feb 10
Andrew Wilson: Tymoshenko may contest Ukraine’s election results.
The Financial Times - 08 Feb 10
Andrew Wilson on Ukraine’s exit polls.
Reuters - 08 Feb 10
Ukraine: The question now is whether Tymoshenko will challenge.
The Observer - 07 Feb 10
Wilson: Tymoshenko has as many friends as the troubled English footballer John Terry.
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