Are spheres of influence still in? The EU and external security
The security perceptions scorecard highlights the EU's ability and willingness to act as a security provider, depending on the region
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Sahel or high water: Mali’s political fatalism
Mali's presidential election will determine the country's future path either toward stability or a return to violence
Europe’s China vetoes
France, Germany, Italy, and the UK are strengthening their economic defences against China. Will more follow?
The roots of coalitions: Like-mindedness among EU member states
The EU28 survey explores Europe’s five power couples and potential strong bilateral partnerships
The pastor, the banker, and the irresistible drama in Turkish-US relations
The Turkish-US relationship is either experiencing its first serious fissure since 1975, or just another bump in the road. No one can be sure
Mimicking membership: London’s need for a new coalition-building strategy
New data show who in the EU is disappointed by the UK, and which common interests are worth fighting for pre-Brexit
No silver ballot: The problems with a Donbas referendum
The war in Donbas is Europe's worst active conflict – a referendum would not help
Destination unknown: The EU’s many-faceted migration fears
As our new Security Scorecard shows, Europeans have diverging perceptions of security challenges facing them – however, all but one EU governments see uncontrolled migration as a national security threat
The “more Europe” core four
New ECFR research reveals the Franco-German tandem has a pair of outriders supporting it. But Europe-wide drive for deeper integration is lacking
Mad maximalism: The fight to dislodge Iran from Syria
As the war in Syria continues the focus is now on rooting out Iran rather than ousting Assad