Happy Christmas, Ukraine
On 7 January, Ukrainians celebrated a double-holiday: Orthodox Christmas and the independence of the Ukrainian Orthodox church
Wider Europe
Into the jungle
Europeans and Americans are failing to coordinate their Russia policies. At a time when the old world order is disappearing fast, their loss of normative unity may actually be helpful.
Nord Stream 2: ECFR opinions
Nord Stream 2 is a contentious project – here, ECFR experts weigh in on the debate with an array of opinions on the topic
Top ten ECFR reads from 2018
2018 was a big picture year for our readers, or at least their worries expanded. In 2017, our readers’ eyes were clearly turned to Russia—seven…
Romania ahead of the EU presidency
Bucharest should use the six-month rotating presidency of the European Council to work on the country’s European image
Dire strait: Russian naval aggression and Ukrainian politics
Kyiv has imposed martial law as a legal framework within which to mobilise national defence, in case Russia engages in coercion designed to establish a new status quo in the Sea of Azov
Wildest Dream: A costly election for Georgia’s ruling party
This week, Georgians chose a new president in a controversial election. Now, they have to live up to their promises
Under the gun: Rearmament for arms control in Europe
Introduction During the cold war, arms control and disarmament agreements helped create a stable equilibrium between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, reducing the…
Ukraine’s new front is Europe’s big challenge
There’s plenty Europe should do to push back against Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine
The Sea of Azov: The newest front in the war in Ukraine?
Mark Leonard speaks with Andrew Wilson, Kadri Liik and Nicu Popescu about the Kerch Strait ship capture, what this means and how the international community…