Sarkozy’s tightrope act on China
Sarkozy’s attempts to establish a solid basis for a strategic partnership with China are useful to the EU as a whole. In French
Commentary
Poisonous relations
The EU needs to figure out a way to come together to fight back against Russian aggression. An article published in Newsweek
Big Brother versus YouTube
For China, the Olympics are no longer a sporting event – they are a battle to define how the country is seen by its citizens and the world
Die Choreographie stimmte
From a German perspective, the Mediterranean Union seems to have launched surprisingly well. An article in German
Not so innocent abroad
Barack Obama’s visit to Europe could cut both ways for the American Senator and his European hosts. Honest talk about urgent and long-term issues will be crucial
Mediterranean Union – rhetoric vs. reality
Despite the grand rhetoric, neither Sarkozy nor the EU have the capacity to transform the southern Mediterranean
Europe should support the ICC over Darfur
The indictment of Sudan’s president marks a critical moment for the International Criminal Court. European supporters of international justice should give it their backing
Where would Europe be should America and China set up their own G2?
Europe should be at the forefront of the efforts to enlarge the G8 club in order to remain relevant. An Italian article in Corriere della Sera
Drafting a new Afghan-Pakistan strategy
Europe and the U.S need a new strategy to deal with Afghanistan and Pakistan. A transatlantic Baker-Hamilton-style commission is necessary
The French EU presidency after the Irish no
The French EU presidency will only be successful if the Franco-German engine refloats