Video blog: Witney on our transatlantic power audit
Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations
No more special relationships: Europe is wasting its "Obama Moment"
Europe has the US president it wished for, but Barack Obama lacks thestrong transatlantic partner he wants. As European Council on ForeignRelations analyst Nick Witney and Jeremy Shapiro from the BrookingsInstitution warn in ECFR's latest report, ‘Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations', nationalgovernments in the EU must shake off illusions about the transatlanticrelationship if they want to avoid irrelevance on the global stage.
Nick Witney, co-author with Jeremy Shapiro of the report, talks about the report in this video blog.
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.
Home |
About |
Council |
Experts |
Publications |
RSS |
Newsroom |
Email sign-up |
Contact
Comments
There are no comments for this entry yet. Get the discussion started and post below.