Germany’s turnabout on Chinese takeovers
There is now broad consensus in the German government that the current level of scrutiny of foreign investments is insufficient
European Power
The Intellectual Foundations of Trumpism explained by Julius Krein
ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with Julius Krein, who launched “The American Affairs Journal” with the aim of laying the intellectual foundations of the Trump…
14 Mar
The Future of European Security
With constant threats from terrorism to cyber-attacks, a resurgent Russia and the prospect of Brexit, is it time for Europe, 60 years after the Rome treaty was signed, to profoundly rethink its security strategy and construct a new European security package?
The future shape of Europe: How the EU can bend without breaking
A critical mass of countries agree on the need for more flexible cooperation, but what could it look like?
Wilders’ 10 year plan
While Geert Wilders enjoys presenting himself as the next prime minister, in reality he is playing a longer game.
Views from the Capitals: Europe prepares for Article 50
In advance of the triggering of Article 50, ECFR sets out the red lines and potential vulnerabilities of member states to UK negotiating tactics on Brexit
Scenarios for Europe: Deciphering Juncker’s White Paper
What future for Europe does Jean Claude Juncker want?
Mark’s World in 30 Minutes: The Death of Expertise?
ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with James McGann, senior lecturer in International Studies and director of the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, Jeremy Shapiro,…
2 Mar
Polarisation & Populism: What are the values of the new political tribes?
After the Brexit referendum and the US Presidential election, what do we know about changing attitudes towards values, institutions, immigration, and the environment? What are the new tribes of modern politics – and how can politicians reach them?
What Liberal World Order?
As global power has shifted from the West to the “rest,” the liberal world order has become an increasingly contested idea