Spain should have nothing to fear from Kosovo?s independence, writes Jose Ignacio Torreblanca.

Taskforces chaired by the European Commission should co-ordinate state aid, making sure that national measures reinforce each other to the greater benefit of the sectors concerned and avoid bending competition rules, writes Giuliano Amato and Emma Bonino.

In her review of the Munich Security Conference, Ulrike Gu?rot argues that the US reassured Europe of its commitment to a multilateral approach to foreign policy. But how visible, deep and quick will the change in transatlantic relations be?

This week?s Munich Security Conference offers a platform for transatlantic change. Ulrike Gu?rot discusses three necessary paradigm shifts.

Europe's military is beating the retreat just as the world's emerging powers are expanding their presence ? an early sign perhaps of a new international order.

As the British Army?s problems deepen, Nick Witney blames a defence policy too fixated on the US.

Our vital interests from energy to security cry out for a new, fully European Ostpolitik - and one nation holds the key.

There is nothing wrong in engaging China rather than antagonizing her: but Europe must coordinate its human rights policy towards Beijing.

In response to the Chinese Premier?s European tour, John Fox argues that Europe's national interests must be put aside.

Bulgaria was one of the countries worst affected by the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine. What lessons are there for Bulgaria to learn?

Fran?ois Godement argues the Chinese Premier's European trip will do little to mask recent diplomatic disputes.

After an unprecedented two week gas shut off during a freezing winter, Andrew Wilson looks at what can be done to stop such crises becoming an annual event.

Chris Patten argues it is time to question Europe's historic role of financing the failure of policies laid down in Israel and the US.

As the US plans to beef up its foreign service, Europe should also consider instilling life to the idea of an integrated diplomatic service, argues Jos? Ignacio Torreblanca.

Obama will be barraged with ?wish lists? from around the world following inauguration. Ulrike Gu?rot argues the case for transatlantic relations.