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Brace yourself: How the 2024 US presidential election could affect Europe
- Célia Belin, Majda Ruge, Jeremy Shapiro
- Policy Brief
Fierce debates are raging among both Republicans and Democrats about America’s future foreign policy orientation. Europeans should take note and prepare

From shock and awe to stability and flaws: Iraq’s post-invasion journey
- Hamzeh Hadad
- Policy Brief
Post-invasion Iraq has proven resilient in the face of many challenges – but problems remain that Europeans could assist with resolving

Feeling the chill: Navigating Arctic governance amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
- Joanna Hosa
- Policy Brief
As Russia’s war on Ukraine highlights the Arctic’s geostrategic importance and disrupts its governance formats, European governments need to prioritise cooperation with each other and with the region’s indigenous peoples

The power of control: How the EU can shape the new era of strategic export restrictions
- Tobias Gehrke, Julian Ringhof
- Policy Brief
Amid the US-China strategic competition, the EU must develop a new strategic technology doctrine and upgrade its export control policy
Podcasts
Israeli politics with Merav Michaeli
Mark Leonard welcomes Merav Michaeli to talk about Israel
Featured projects
Charting The Long War
For seven decades, European integration has been driven by the quest for peace. The Russian invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point.

Re:shape Global Europe
The project strives to engage citizens across Europe and generate a wide debate about the purpose of European power in the twenty-first century

The Power Atlas
- Mark Leonard (ed.)
Public opinion polling
Through polling in EU member states, ECFR’s analysis seeks to unlock shifting coalitions in Europe that favour a more internationally engaged union

Fragile unity: Why Europeans are coming together on Ukraine (and what might drive them apart)
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
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The future of the European Political Community
- Vessela Tcherneva
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
As Europe’s leaders meet in Moldova, the potential of the European Political Community to contribute to security and foster connection across the continent is becoming ever clearer

Violence in northern Kosovo: The United States’ failed bet on Serbia
- Engjellushe Morina
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Western sponsors of the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade are wrong to believe Serbia will work to make a success of diplomacy

The new central front: Japan’s special role in the West’s strategic rivalry with China
- Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Japan’s approach to economic security provides valuable lessons for Europe about effectively navigating the challenges posed by a rising China

Operation reciprocity: France’s evolving relationship with Africa
- Lauriane Devoize
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
A lighter military footprint for France in Africa will reveal the true depth of its relations with the continent – and could provide a model for the broader European approach

A nuclear energy truce: Why EU states should stop bickering and build renewables
- Szymon Kardaś
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Passions on either side of the decades-long nuclear debate could slow the EU’s efforts to decarbonise its energy mix. Member states should respect one another’s positions and focus on building renewables as quickly as possible

Multilateral climate: How Europeans can cure planet Earth’s blues
- Mats Engström
- Commentary
- 6 minute read
The EU still needs traditional multilateral forums to fight climate change. But it also needs to strengthen its efforts to build coalitions and form alliances with key states – especially in the global south
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The fact that the summit of the European Political Community is taking place in Moldova, the country of the former USSR which, after Ukraine, has been most affected by the war, sends out a very strong
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Frederiksen is probably the de facto frontrunner for now, especially if the White House visit goes well
This is the worst and most violent situation Kosovo has faced since the end of the war in 1999
In an interview for L’Express, Tefta Kelmendi explains the origins of the recent violent clashes in northern Kosovo
More on Africa

Tricks of the trade: Strengthening EU-African cooperation on trade in services
- Iza Lejarraga
- Policy Brief
Services play an increasingly important role in international trade. Improving EU-African trade in services would have wide-ranging benefits for both sides
The roots of peace: Why Europeans should help re-establish support for local dialogue in the Sahel
- Hannah Rae Armstrong
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Key players: Why mining is central to the EU’s critical raw materials ambitions in Africa
- Ludivine Wouters
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
More on Asia

A question of balance: India and Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
- Frédéric Grare
- Policy Brief
Europeans have found India’s position on the Ukraine war frustrating. But, although it is dependent on Russia for its arms, and has huge worries about China, India is actually moving inexorably closer to the West.
Behind the buzzwords: What China’s priorities mean for Europe
- Alicja Bachulska
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
The weight of history: Why the recent thaw in South Korea-Japan relations may not last
- Alexander Lipke, Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
More on European Power

Culture clash: Russia, Ukraine, and the fight for the European public
- Pawel Zerka
- Policy Brief
Russia’s war on Ukraine is a test of European values. The way European governments respond is critical for European sentiment, unity, and solidarity with Ukraine
Multilateral trade: The green European genie at the WTO
- Pawel Zerka
- Commentary
- 6 minute read
Why the West must be ready for this moment of opportunity and risk in Ukraine
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
More on Middle East and North Africa

Autumn of the patriarch: How to help Tunisians defend their democracy
- Tarek Megerisi
- Policy Brief
Tunisia’s autocratic president is leading the country to the brink. The EU and member states should act now to support Tunisian democracy.
Renewed energies: How the EU can persuade Algeria to join in the green transition
- Andrew Farrand
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Regional ripple effect: How escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence risks a new Arab-Israeli conflict
- Hugh Lovatt
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
More on Wider Europe

Steppe change: How Russia’s war on Ukraine is reshaping Kazakhstan
- Marie Dumoulin
- Policy Brief
Domestic unrest and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine left Kazakhstan in a precarious position. The EU should devise an approach that encourages and guides the country to genuine domestic transformation.
Why the West must be ready for this moment of opportunity and risk in Ukraine
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
The Ukraine war and European identity
- Mark Leonard
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
Views from the Council

Why the West must be ready for this moment of opportunity and risk in Ukraine
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
Ukrainians are preparing for a make-or-break counter-offensive. They have a theory of victory. Do we?
Rerouting goodwill: The risks of diverting aid from Africa to Europe
- Sara Harcourt, David McNair
- View from the Council
- 3 minute read
The power of pragmatism: Nuclear energy, technological innovation, and the green transition
- Svilen Spasov
- View from the Council
- 5 minute read