Cameron’s case for Syria strikes falls short
In the absence of an adequate political and diplomatic strategy, bombing in Syria may do more harm than good
Archive: Nov 2015
Dispatch from Ukraine: New politics vs Old Guard
A new generation of politicians is challenging the old order in Ukraine – their success is vital for the country’s democratic future
Percepciones occidentales sobre la crisis de Ucrania [inglés]
De la serie 'Voces sobre Ucrania, voces de Ucrania', Francisco de Borja Lasheras da un discurso en el V Foro de Periodismo ante la…
Voices of Ukraine 14: Kateryna Dankova
Kateryna Dankova is the head in Oblast of the Democratic Alliance (Demallianz), recently elected as a representative in the local elections. …
Bosnia 20 years after the Dayton Agreements: An unwritten law of silence
This speech was held by the Deputy Director of ECFR Madrid, Francisco de Borja Lasheras, at a session on transitional justice in Bosnia 20…
Voices of Ukraine 13: Inna Gryshchenko
Francisco de Borja Lasheras interviews Inna Gryshchenko, Ukrainian politician from the party 'Syla Lyudei' (Power of the people). See more in 'Dispatch from…
What can we expect from Russia in Syria?
Russia's entry into the Syria conflict was a curveball for the West – but what does it want?
Syrian Diplomacy Renewed: From Vienna to Raqqa
An “Islamic State first” strategy, that neglects the urgent need to secure political progress and de-escalation in Syria will fail
27 Nov
Lunch Talk “Ausblick auf Chinas Wirtschaft – Krise oder Wandel?”
China is facing significantly lower growth rates and many commentators believe that the People's Republic is in a state of crisis. But is that really so or are the lower growth rates just an indicator for fundamental structural changes?
Why Berlin and Paris cannot give in to Cameron
Proposed protections for “euro-outs” may hamper the in crowd on vital further integration