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How can the European Union and its member countries increase their global reach? How should the EU pursue its interests and values through trade and aid policies? Can European civilian and military capabilities be deployed with greater effectiveness in the world’s conflict zones?
Publications
Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations by Nick Witney & Jeremy Shapiro
Europe has the US president it wished for, but does Barack Obama have the strong transatlantic partner he wants?
Can the EU rebuild failing states? A review of Europe’s civilian capacities.
Have broken promises and treating Afghanistan, DR Congo and Iraq like Bosnia left the EU without the capacity to prevent fragile states from becoming failing states?
Re-wiring the US-EU relationship
With the pivotal change of leadership in Washington, the US and the EU may have an ideal moment to strengthen the US-EU institutional bond.
Re-energising Europe's Security and Defence Policy
European governments cannot afford to move at the speed of the slowest, argues Nick Witney, and should push for a 'multi-speed' Europe on ESDP
New World Order: The balance of soft power and the rise of herbivorous powers
A global public opinion survey shows that there is growing public support for a more multi-polar world, and 35% of world citizens would like to see the EU’s influence to grow.
In the Press
Les Echos - 01 Sep 10
Thomas Klau on Germany’s linchpin role in the eurozone governance debate.
Wall Street Journal - 30 Aug 10
Ulrike Guerot on Germany's place in Europe, post euro crisis.
Radio Free Europe - 24 Aug 10
Andrew Wilson says Ukraine's greatest success has been its 'survival'.
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Commentary
New German security strategy - Going it alone?
CDU’s new draft National Security Strategy is a useful document but one that seems to be ignoring the benefits of being part of the EU.
Why Ireland must say ‘Yes' to Lisbon
The Treaty of Lisbon is today’s consensus. It is not perfect but those Irish who wish Europe well should vote Yes.
Europe has much to offer the White House
With a new US president and an improved EU, 2009 promises to be a decisive year for the transatlantic relationship.
Money Talks
The EU’s success will be measured against its ability to act on the global stage, so its governments will have to allocate more towards a common EU foreign policy.
Making Europe's voice louder
While public and cultural diplomacy is seen as key to addressing many of Europe’s national security challenges, the EU’s efforts remain disjointed and need revamping.
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