23 Jun
Defence without America? What Europeans are (and aren’t) ready for
Days before a high-stakes NATO summit, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) hosts to a timely webinar on European public attitudes towards Europe’s defence,…
Britain in Europe
From reliance to dependence: The risks of “NATO first”
Britain’s strategic defence review overlooks the dangers of banking on America for its security
Under review: How to avoid a NATO-only approach to UK defence
Britain’s new Strategic Defence Review largely ignores its largest and closest partner, the EU. To ensure its NATO first approach doesn’t become a NATO only one, London should expand its defence cooperation with the bloc and its member states
Reset or compromise? Taking stock of the EU-UK summit
Mark Leonard welcomes Mij Rahman to unpack the EU-UK summit and its implications for post-Brexit relations
Britain’s “root and branch” defence review must address two key questions
In a transformed geostrategic environment, Britain’s upcoming Strategic Defence Review must redefine the type of armed forces the country needs – while confronting the defence budget’s chronic wastefulness
How can Keir Starmer keep Britain safe? As the US withdraws, he must renew the UK’s role in Europe
When the UK’s prime minister hosts other European leaders this week, their old protector will be absent. A shared approach to security is now vital
Britain is suddenly a beacon of stability in Europe – now it’s France that’s in turmoil
Sunday’s surprising election result prompted an international sigh of relief, but Emmanuel Macron’s gamble has weakened him and Europe
Starmer’s priorities: Fixing Britain will come first
As Keir Starmer assumes office, myriad international questions will land on his desk – but don’t expect these to be his immediate focus
Victory and visions: Labour’s approach to the EU
Mark Leonard welcomes Laurence Boone, Julian King and Ivan Rogers to discuss the results of the UK elections
Labour’s intent: Resetting Britain’s defence relationship with Europe
A new UK Labour government should move quickly to agree fresh ambitions with EU partners on defence industry collaboration and consolidation
Publications
Beyond Global Britain: A realistic foreign policy for the UK
The UK government’s vision for Global Britain does not reflect today’s geostrategic realities. Yet the UK can forge an effective foreign policy if it focuses on British strengths, avoids military adventures in distant lands, and finds balanced, effective working relationships with the EU and the US
The Brexit parenthesis: Three ways the pandemic is changing UK politics
The shock of covid-19 in Britain may end the culture-wars politics set off by the Brexit referendum
Separation anxiety: European influence at the UN after Brexit
Brexit has the potential to upset European coordination on development and human rights across the UN system
Keeping Europe safe after Brexit
The context Now is not the moment for either the European Union or the United Kingdom to risk allowing the political tensions around Brexit to…
The world according to Europe’s insurgent parties: Putin, migration and people power
A political tsunami is on the horizon driven by more referenda – meet the insurgent parties calling for them
Brits abroad: How Brexit could hurt expats
A British exit from the EU could jeopardise the jobs, homes, and healthcare of the 1.2 million Brits living in Europe, according to new research from ECFR
Brexit to nowhere: The foreign policy consequences of “Out”
British exit from the EU would have serious foreign policy consequences – both for Britain and for the rest of Europe
The British problem and what it means for Europe
With the prospect of a referendum before 2017, a British Exit from the EU led by a Europhobic elite is a real possibility – with disasterous consequences
Articles
From reliance to dependence: The risks of “NATO first”
Britain’s strategic defence review overlooks the dangers of banking on America for its security
Under review: How to avoid a NATO-only approach to UK defence
Britain’s new Strategic Defence Review largely ignores its largest and closest partner, the EU. To ensure its NATO first approach doesn’t become a NATO only one, London should expand its defence cooperation with the bloc and its member states
Britain’s “root and branch” defence review must address two key questions
In a transformed geostrategic environment, Britain’s upcoming Strategic Defence Review must redefine the type of armed forces the country needs – while confronting the defence budget’s chronic wastefulness
How can Keir Starmer keep Britain safe? As the US withdraws, he must renew the UK’s role in Europe
When the UK’s prime minister hosts other European leaders this week, their old protector will be absent. A shared approach to security is now vital
Britain is suddenly a beacon of stability in Europe – now it’s France that’s in turmoil
Sunday’s surprising election result prompted an international sigh of relief, but Emmanuel Macron’s gamble has weakened him and Europe
Starmer’s priorities: Fixing Britain will come first
As Keir Starmer assumes office, myriad international questions will land on his desk – but don’t expect these to be his immediate focus
Labour’s intent: Resetting Britain’s defence relationship with Europe
A new UK Labour government should move quickly to agree fresh ambitions with EU partners on defence industry collaboration and consolidation
Seven years on, the UK and EU are still drifting apart. The public wants a change
Britain is like a sailing boat in the middle of the Channel, struggling for direction. It needs a bold new captain and a new crew
Sanity returns to British foreign policy
Rishi Sunak has reintroduced sensible pragmatism to British foreign policy – but the nature of today’s Tory party means he is not out of the woods yet
The end of Brexit fever
As Britain reels from its latest political fiasco, the conspiracy of silence on Brexit is finally over
Specials
Britain in Europe Renegotiation Scorecard
The scorecard assesses the support that components of the reform agenda enjoy in Europe’s capitals.
Podcasts
Reset or compromise? Taking stock of the EU-UK summit
Mark Leonard welcomes Mij Rahman to unpack the EU-UK summit and its implications for post-Brexit relations
Victory and visions: Labour’s approach to the EU
Mark Leonard welcomes Laurence Boone, Julian King and Ivan Rogers to discuss the results of the UK elections
The great reset? How the EU and the UK can rethink their security and defence cooperation
In this seventh episode of our mini-series , Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Nick Witney and Camille Grand about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations, especially regarding cooperation on defence
The Great Reset? Challenges and opportunities for EU-UK cooperation
In this sixth episode of our mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Philip Rycroft about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
The Great Reset? How the EU and the UK can rethink their economic cooperation with Ivan Rogers
In this fifth episode of our new mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Ivan Rogers about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
The Great Reset? How the EU and the UK can rethink their cooperation on climate and energy with Nick Butler
In this fourth episode of our new mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Nick Butler about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
The Great Reset? The view from Brussels with Mujtaba Rahman
In this third episode of our new mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Mujtaba Rahman about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
The great reset? How the EU and the UK can rethink their cooperation on foreign policy with David Lidington
In this second episode of our new mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to David Lidington about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
Immigration, identity, and Europe: Lessons from post-Brexit Britain
Mark Leonard welcomes Sunder Katwala to discuss integration and identity in the UK
The great reset? How the EU and UK can rethink their cooperation on foreign policy
In the first episode of our new mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison talk to Anand Menon about the potential for a great reset in UK-EU relations
Events
23 Jun
Defence without America? What Europeans are (and aren’t) ready for
Days before a high-stakes NATO summit, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) hosts to a timely webinar on European public attitudes towards Europe’s defence,…
27 Apr
After Erdogan’s win and Brexit: What are the Prospects for a UK-Turkey Partnership with the EU?
Can a more collusive Turkey-UK relationship benefit the two governments and improve their negotiating positions?
14 Dec
Aksamitny rozwód czy twarde lądowanie? Europa i stosunki polsko-brytyjskie wobec Brexitu
Debata nt. skutków Brexitu
14 Dec
Velvet divorce or a hard landing? Europe and Polish-British relations in the light of Brexit
Debate on the consequences of Brexit
8 Dec
BREXIT – the British and Bulgarian Business Perspective – Part I
We are pleased to announce the first of the Brexit series of events organised by the British Bulgarian Business Association and ECFR Sofia. Date: 8…
4 Oct
La politique étrangère à l’heure de la montée des populismes
Avec la participation de Sylvie KAUFFMANN, directrice éditoriale, Le Monde, Dominique REYNIE, directeur, Fondapol, Jeremy SHAPIRO, directeur des études, ECFR, Manuel LAFONT RAPNOUIL, directeur, ECFR Paris
13 Sep
The world according to Europe’s insurgent parties: Putin, migration and people power
Discussion on the findings of the ECFR publication ‘The world according to Europe’s insurgent parties: Putin, migration and people power’
12 Sep
Scotland’s future in Europe
Ruth Davidson, leader of the opposition in the Scottish Parliament, spelt out her alternative plan for Scotland in the wake of the Brexit vote
15 Jul
Nativism in Europe: Survey Results from across Europe
Listen on Mixcloud On 11 July, the Washington-based Pew Research Center released the results of a public opinion survey…
24 Jun
EU referendum: The Day After
ECFR will give first-hand reactions from key capitals on the result of the referendum
In the media
Nick Witney on the UK’s relationship with the US following the new Strategic Defence Review
This action plan lacks an important framework, Europe: such bilateral efforts, should not take place while ignoring EU priorities and strategies
Teresa Coratella on the international summit organized by Meloni with the UK, Turkey and the US
Mark Leonard on Starmer demonstrating that Britain is a responsible stakeholder for European security