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Publications

The EU and human rights at the UN: 2009 annual review

10 Sep 09

The EU’s ongoing loss of influence at the UN is putting lives at risk, argues the author of ECFR’s latest paper.

Beyond the “War on Terror”

27 May 09

The EU has an opportunity to influence President Obama’s efforts to reform US counterterrorism policy

Promoting democracy abroad - the EU's record

15 Dec 08

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?

17 Sep 08

The EU’s leverage to promote human rights through the UN has dramatically declined over the last decade, our exclusive report reveals.

Commentary

Europe et opérations extérieures

Daniel Korski et Richard Gowan sur la stratégie de sécurité civilo-militaire de l’UE. L’Europe peut-elle passer de la rhétorique à l’action?

The Munich Security Conference: Europe's absence

Ulrike Guérot - 09 Feb 10

The Munich Security Conference was once again at the centre of foreign policy discussion, but Europe was an intellectual absentee

Haiti: how many Europeans does it take to assess an earthquake?

Richard Gowan - 14 Jan 10

Whether Bulgaria’s Rumiana Jeleva is the right person for the EU’s humanitarian job or not, Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake shows just how badly Europe needs someone to coordinate humanitarian assistance.

Sri Lanka's Choice, and the World's Responsibility

Chris Patten - 13 Jan 10

Pity the poor Sri Lankan voter. As presidential elections loom on Jan. 26, the public is faced with a choice between two candidates who openly accuse each other of war crimes.

Yemen: Europe’s next challenge

Daniel Korski - 04 Jan 10

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.

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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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