Europe’s only hope: the Federation Light
A piece by Asger Aamund, Chairman of Bavarian Nordic A/S and ECFR Council Member, on the need for a new European vision
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NATO’s troubled renaissance
If NATO seizes upon the recent events in the right way, it will remain relevant. If it mishandles the situation ? overreacts or under-performs ? it may be done for.
The new ‘agrarian’ revolution
The right solution to the problem of growing oil prices lies in the next agrarian revolution, based on biofuels and genetically modified crops
What next after the Doha Round?
The collapse of the WTO Doha round highlights the need for a new and improved global governance structure. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore.
European defence: Noises off
On ESDP, a decade of procrastination and missed opportunities has taught us some important lessons
State of the Union: Lack of credible leaders
The biggest problem plaguing the European Union today is the shortage of visionary leaders. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore.
Peace, or more Euro-squabbling?
The debate over the Lisbon treaty should focus more on what the treaty will mean for the EU’s work abroad
EU defence: the numbers don’t add up
The EU collectively spends an annual 200 billion euro on defence but squanders most of it on Cold War-style armies
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