The European Council on Foreign Relations

Kyrgyzstan: Russia�s Rwanda

2010-06-18T08:56:39+00:00

Just as France maintained links with its former colonies in Central Africa, Moscow has maintained ties with the former Soviet Republics in Central Asia. In light of the recent violence in its backyard nation of Kyrgyzstan, what lessons can Russia learn from France�s experience in Central Africa?

Western Balkans: The way out of the EU�s waiting room

2010-05-26T11:32:29+00:00

Pre-occupied with its financial troubles, the EU is no longer paying attention to the Western Balkans. As a result it is losing credibility and influence in a region that may slide back towards instability.

KorskiCleggservatives

2010-05-12T15:42:44+00:00

Forget reputations. Britain’s new coalition government of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats will temper its foreign policy approach with a healthy dose of pragmatism.

KorskiCleggEuroElection

2010-04-22T10:49:49+00:00

The emergence of Nick Clegg in the British election campaign means Europe is an issue that can no longer be ignored by the other candidates

Break down these walls

2010-04-21T11:09:58+00:00

The EU should reinvent its crisis management capabilities / An open letter to the 27 Permanent Representatives to the EU.

KorskiGodementVolcano

2010-04-20T09:56:00+00:00

The eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has created transport chaos, but the EU can lead the way in finding a trans-national solution to a cross-border crisis.

The EU�s �slow food� enlargement

2010-04-14T16:29:40+00:00

The EU enlargement debate used to be about expanding freedoms and preventing conflict. But a lot of Europeans now think that whatever lies outside the EU�s borders can stay there.

What kind of interpolar world? daniel korski

2010-03-30T09:31:51+00:00

Two stories about the Middle East � Israel�s latest settlement plans and Iran�s nuclear programme � shed more light on the world�s power structure than the pages of a thousand history books.

Korskisoftpowerhardstates

2010-03-22T10:24:20+00:00

It’s tempting to think that hard states like China and Russia cannot offer anything in terms of soft power. But Europe and the US need to understand that this viewpoint is no longer valid

KorskiBosniaThirdOption

2010-03-08T15:48:20+00:00

Debate over how to help a crisis-striken Bosnia ranges from involvement to encouragement. But a third, unpalatable option for a frustrated EU may lurk just behind the scenes: abandonment

KorskiSunTzuGymnich

2010-03-04T14:50:44+00:00

European foreign ministers at the informal Gymnich meeting should take a leaf out of Sun Tzu’s book, and discuss the larger trends shaping Europe’s place in the world rather than institutions and methods

Partners in Decline daniel korski

2010-03-03T11:42:49+00:00

Europe is an easy target for a frustrated Washington. But this misses a fundamental point. The US and Europe are the best allies they�ve each got. Both are declining powers that need to stick together.

Europe et op�rations ext�rieures liberation korski gowan

2010-03-02T14:00:15+00:00

Daniel Korski et Richard Gowan sur la strat�gie de s�curit� civilo-militaire de l�UE. L�Europe peut-elle passer de la rh�torique � l�action?

“Mushtarak”, le Guadalcanal agfhan? korski le monde

2010-02-26T18:11:43+00:00

Daniel Korski dans le Monde sur l�op�ration Mushtarak en Afghanistan et pourquoi elle doit �tre une campagne militaire et politique et pas simplement une bataille.

KorskiDefenceinEurope

2010-02-24T11:34:42+00:00

European defence ministers are meeting at a difficult time, with Robert Gates accusing Europeans of threatening Euro-Atlantic security, and the recent collapse of the Dutch government over Afghanistan. The defence ministers urgently need to re-examine how the continent thinks about its security

KorskiAshtonBalkans

2010-02-19T16:54:16+00:00

Catherine Ashton visits the Western Balkans in her first official foreign trip, and is again roundly criticised. But this troubled region could do with her attention

Europe and the rise of the world’s lynchpin states korski

2010-02-16T12:23:37+00:00

While Europe focuses on India and China, a host of medium-sized emerging powers are helping to reshape global diplomacy. Is Europe ready for the rise of the lynchpin states?

ashtonboldturkeyeu

2010-02-10T17:48:14+00:00

Europe has a lot to gain from being inventive. A Turkish-EU troop offer could help unlock Gaza - and the Middle East peace process

korski esharp Getting out of the Afghan quagmire

2010-01-27T14:46:39+00:00

It is time for the West to stop dreaming and adopt more pragmatic goals in Afghanistan.

Catherine Ashton appears to be an out-fighter

2010-01-27T11:11:59+00:00

Catherine Ashton appears to be an out-fighter.

THE EU IS HELPING HAITI

2010-01-22T09:31:03+00:00

Sometimes crises are just that � crises, not an excuse to grandstand or promote bureaucratic growth. On that basis, the EU is handling the Haiti crisis well.

Yemen: Europe�s Next Challenge korski

2010-01-04T17:48:34+00:00

Terrorists plots and embassy shut-downs: Yemen received a lot of media attention over the New Year period. But now action, including by the EU, must replace the headlines.

The Superpower Sisters

2009-12-14T15:58:42+00:00

In a world where traditional bilateral diplomacy is rarely enough to solve global problems, the cooperation of Mrs Clinton and Lady Ashton could prove one of the most important diplomatic pairings.

Memo to President Ahmadinejad

2009-12-11T13:12:31+00:00

Iran looks set to defy President Obama�s offer of engagement and the international community �- including the EU -� will have to decide how to react. But what is Tehran thinking?

Europe must support Obama’s surge - but with one string attached

2009-12-01T14:05:42+00:00

President Obama’s surge deserves European backing. But in return, EU governments should demand an international commission, like the Iraq Study Group, to develop a political strategy and report back in a year.

General Ashton

2009-11-30T16:52:48+00:00

Baroness Ashton may be judged on how well she dons a general’s beret. In building Europe’s military capabilities, there is fortunately both much to rectify and build on.

korski eu high representative

2009-11-20T15:04:51+00:00

Stop the traffic, they won�t, but Van Rompuy and Ashton will do better: they will build a traffic system.

lisbon passed will there be real change in brussels

2009-11-03T17:55:16+00:00

The much-awaited Lisbon Treaty is now finally in place. But will it make any difference?

E!sharp korski civilian crisis

2009-10-19T13:32:01+00:00

The EU must make its civilian capabilities work better alongside its military tools.

korksi gowan civilian crisis

2009-10-15T08:00:42+00:00

The EU has a disturbing �lack of capacity� when it comes to state building and crisis missions. The EU and its member states need to stand up to help prevent fragile states turning into failed states.