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Europe’s Choice - Podiumsdiskussion zum 5-jährigen Jubiläum des ECFR - 30 May 12

Wie kann Europa neue Anreize schaffen um Regierungen und Bürger von europäischen Lösungen für die Reform von Politik, Wirtschaft und der europäischen Institutionen zu überzeugen? 


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Beyond wait-and-see: the way forward for EU Balkan policy

27 May 10

The EU’s approach in the western Balkans risks more instability

Dealing with Yanukovych's Ukraine

18 Mar 10

The Yanukovych Paradox: How Ukraine's new president can be good news for Europe after all.

What does Russia think?

24 Sep 09

ECFR publishes a collection of views from key Russian intellectuals.

European and Russian power in the troubled neighbourhood

16 Jun 09

Is a complacent strategy that focuses on gradual change rather than crises losing the EU its battle with Russia for influence in the eastern neighbourhood?

Beyond dependence: How to deal with Russian gas

06 Jan 09

Could building a single European market in natural gas be the most effective strategy for the European Union in countering Russia's divisive energy diplomacy?

Can the EU win the peace in Georgia?

24 Aug 08

This authors analyse the background and developments in the Russia-Georgia conflict and outline recommendations on how to prevent wider political fallout.

Meeting Medvedev: The Politics of the Putin Succession

28 Feb 08

An in-depth analysis of the political context of Dmitry Medvedev's rise, focusing on the behind-the-scenes manipulation by ?political technologists'.

Poland's second return to Europe?

20 Dec 07

An in-depth analysis of the new Polish government's foreign policy, focusing on new personalities shaping the agenda as well as plans to improve relations with Germany and Russia.

A Power Audit of EU-Russia relations

07 Nov 07

Despite its economic strength and military might, the EU has begun to behave as if it were subordinate to an increasingly assertive Russia. Read ECFR?s ?Power Audit? of EU-Russia relations.

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Commentary

Russia's post-BRIC election

Ben Judah, Jana Kobzova , - 08 Dec 11

Russia in 2010 was as corrupt as Papua New Guinea, had the property rights of Kenya and was as competitive as Sri Lanka. As Putin readies himself to retake the presidency he must also work out how to deal with a country that is now firmly post-BRIC.

 

The beginning of the end for Putin?

, - 06 Dec 11

Russia's election results are bad news for Putin for two reasons. Firstly United Russia did badly despite the election being biased in its favour, and secondly it shows that Putin can no longer rely on an apathetic population.

 

How the eurozone crisis affects EU power

, - 25 Nov 11

The economic crisis has huge implications for EU foreign policy. There is less time for it, less money available, and Europe's ability to project soft power is in a coma.

 

Mother Russia, Father Putin

Ben Judah, - 15 Nov 11

Russia's foreign policy over the coming decade will bear the signature of Vladimir Putin, as Russia seeks new alliances and international clout. The price that Russia is likely to pay is international isolation

 

Why enlargement-lite will not save the Arab Spring

Mark Leonard, - 25 Oct 11

The European Union has a vital role to play in helping consolidate the transitions of the Arab Spring. But first they need to rethink their approach and develop a new foreign policy for the Southern neighbourhood: Enlargement lite will not work.

 

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Presseurop
22 May 12

ECFR's policy brief on China and Germany is discussed

Le Monde
21 May 12

ECFR's policy brief on China and Germany quoted

The Moscow News
21 May 12

Nick Witney quoted on NATO Chicago Summit and missile shield

Deutsche Welle
20 May 12

"Merkel's so-called opposition to growth has been overemphasized" comments Thomas Klau

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