26 Apr
Ukraine: Survival of the Richest
How can the EU help Ukraine in its reform process?
Events – Ukraine
20 Apr
Black Coffee Morning: Vor dem NATO-Gipfel in Warschau: Sicherheitspolitik in Osteuropa
NATO and its member states are preparing for the July summit in Warsaw in search for a joint response to the new security environment in Europe and its neighbourhood.
2 Mar
Russia’s strategy in the Middle East and its implications for the region
Has a hint of the old US-Russian rivalry returned?
18 Feb
The EU-Ukraine DCFTA: Strengthening Ukraine One Step at a Time
DCFTA is the most important element of Europe’s response to the crisis in Ukraine. Albeit technical in its layout, DCFTA is a very political act which alters EU’s neighbourhood and raises expectations and responsibilities on both sides.
18 Feb
Споразумението за свободна търговия между ЕС и Украйна: инструмент за поетапното укрепване на Украйна
Зоната за свободна търговия е най-значимият елемент от реакцията на ЕС към кризата в Украйна. Техническо по форма, споразумението всъщност е показателен политически акт, който цели промяна на средата в съседните на ЕС региони и създава както очаквания, така и отговорности и за двете страни.
22 Jan
Black Coffee Morning “Reformprozess in der Ukraine und Europas Ukrainemüdigkeit”
Ukraine needs Europe to implement its reform initiatives – A very lively Black Coffee Morning on Ukraine's future.
16 Dec
Black Coffee Morning “Deutschlands Vorsitz der OSZE- 2016 in stürmischen Zeiten?”
Regarding Germany's upcoming Chairmanship of the OSCE, we discussed the role of the OSCE today and Germany's possible impact in 2016.
10 Dec
The Russian military transformation and what does it mean for Europe?
The reforms initiated in response to the invasion of Georgia in 2008, have left Russia with a military that would make short work of any of its neighbours
10 Dec
Руската военна трансформация и какво означава тя за Европа
Реформите, стартирали в резултат на интервенцията в Грузия през 2008 г., направиха армията на Русия достатъчно силна, за да се справи с всеки един от съседите си.
10 Nov
Black Coffee Morning “Re-Militarisierung der EU Ostgrenze?!”
Russia underwent fundamental military reforms which not only included modernization of equipment but also changes on structure and staffing. In the recent past, we have observed significantly faster mobilization of troops within few days and major threats to EU and NATO members. However, the European Union is badly prepared for the various scenarios regarding its defence strategy. For that a better coordination between EU and NATO, a willingness to react, and a re-focus on military core functions and capacities is of fundamental importance. The discussion proved to be very lively. Consensus on the strengthening of Russia's military was clearly at hand, but regarding the instruments to encounter this new military giant is still an open question for the foreseeable future.