Revanchism at prime time: Vladimir Putin, Tucker Carlson, and Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s ramblings to a compliant Tucker Carlson exposed the true motivations for Russia’s war against Ukraine
ECFR Council
As Putin and Trump threaten from east and west, Europe must stand up for itself
In the 1950s, European nations tried and failed to build a defence community. They should try again
Get realist: How the EU can secure its position amid great power rivalry
Europeans should take seriously the thinking of figures such as John Mearsheimer. If they are unable to answer his critiques, they might thereby prove his point
4 Jul
Annual Council Meeting 2024
The Annual Council Meeting 2024 will take place on 4-5 July 2024 in Madrid
Beyond the Mattei plan: Italy’s search for an Africa policy
This week, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni will present an urgently needed strategic plan for Africa. But as things stand, it is missing a clear strategy and the necessary planning
The challenges ahead: What to watch for in 2024
Amid the ongoing political turmoil and with half of the world’s population going to the polls, the EU needs to prepare for another stormy year
A war of wills: Europe’s peace mission in 2024
Russia will continue its war on Ukraine for as long as it can. Europeans need to make it clear that their will to support Kyiv will not falter
Walking the tightrope: Orban, Fico, and the future of central European diplomacy
Governments in Budapest, and now Bratislava, are treading a fine line of alignment with the West, showing their central European neighbours what they can get away with, and risking the credibility of EU foreign policy and values
Laying the right foundations: Why Ukraine’s reconstruction plan should include investments in Moldova
As plans for Ukraine’s reconstruction ramp up, the EU should ensure that its neighbour Moldova is not left behind in the process
A United States of Europe: The need for leadership
A United States of Europe is an ambitious goal but an increasing necessity if Europeans are to maintain their place in the world