After the election victory, a change of image for Japan and Shinzo Abe?
Prime Minister Abe’s image, whether deserved or not, is a problem to him, and to Japan
Asia
Your investment, our economy
The real debate of the Chinese economy is between those who support selective market reforms and those who argue against any change
Shinzo Abe’s new lease of life
Abe's victory in Japan's snap elections gives him the chance to keep the promises that he failed to keep in his previous term
Why Russia’s relationship with India matters for Europe
Modi and Putin publicly reaffirmed the longstanding bond between India and Russia yesterday, even as the West continues to seek to isolate Russia
Speaking to China: Why Europe needs unity on human rights
The case of Ilham Tohti shows how EU’s lack of unity on human rights policy allows Beijing to get its way
Will China cooperate with the West in resolving global crises?
Is China taking action in global crises merely for its own national interest, or is it also concerned with the global common good?
China moves into Afghanistan
Before withdrawing alongside the US by the end of 2016, Europeans should explore whether and how far China's recent involvement in Afghanistan can complement European efforts.
12 Nov
After AfPak: Reframing Europe and the UK’s Pakistan policy
As NATO troops draw down from the region, how should the West engage Pakistan?
Concerned Europeans say it’s now time for a nuclear deal with Iran
An open letter urging the EU 3+3 countries and Iran to reach a final nuclear deal by 24 November
Rebooting EU foreign policy
Nick Witney, the co-author of the ECFR's publication, “Rebooting EU Foreign Policy”, and Spiros Economides of the LSE, both explain why the European Union sorely needs to face reality and fundamentally rethink how it deals with the rest of the world