Poland, Hungary, and the slipping façade of democracy
The EU has thus far been unable to prevent democratic backsliding – what will it do in Hungary and Poland?
EU instruments
No right without might
Europeans still indulge in the myth of economic influence without military strength. But their soft power approach will fail without hard weapons
Trump’s meaningless NATO spending debate
Europeans spending more on defence will not satisfy Donald Trump. Here’s why
Brexit, defence, and the EU’s quest for ‘strategic autonomy’
EU members may not feel they can trust the Brits on defence. But the UK’s past reliability on this front suggests they should
Is it the end of liberal world order?
The postwar liberal order has weakened whilst liberal democracy appears fragile and polarised. Mark Leonard speaks with Professor John Ikenberry from Princeton University about the…
The ECFR Power Audits
The four power audits show that Europeans, particularly when working together, retain the capacity to cooperate and compete effectively with all these powers. But they also show that, in each case, Europe is failing to do so.
The End of the Concept of ‘the West’?
The West is more and more divided and global strategic interests are diverging. The impact of the US President on views and transatlantic trust is significant.
Trump “tickling”
Mark Leonard speaks with Jeremy Shapiro and Manuel Lafont Rapnouil about Macron and Merkel's meetings with the US president, and how the European leaders engaged…
John Bolton: Don’t Mention the Norms
Brutal transactional talks is the only language the new National Security Advisor understands
Berlin’s European agenda
The next German government must lead the way in forging European consensus on migration, foreign policy, and a common system of values. This means it will have to think bigger than ever before