MacMeltdown: Understanding the political crisis in Macedonia
The ongoing crisis in Macedonia could become destabilizing for the region unless the EU takes more decisive action
Wider Europe
New chaos in the Balkans: what role left for the EU?
Mark Leonard talks with the director of ECFR's office in Sofia, Vessela Tcherneva and the director of ECFR's Wider Europe programme, Fredrik Wesslau about the…
27 Apr
After Erdogan’s win and Brexit: What are the Prospects for a UK-Turkey Partnership with the EU?
Can a more collusive Turkey-UK relationship benefit the two governments and improve their negotiating positions?
Why Putin won’t get tough on Kadyrov
The persecution of gay people in Chechnya may point to a profound weakness in the Kremlin’s power in the republic
Turkish referendum: Erdogan home but not yet dry
The thin margin of victory presents numerous problems for Erdogan and suggests that all is not yet lost for Turkish democracy
Crimintern: How the Kremlin uses Russia’s criminal networks in Europe
European states and institutions have to consider the challenges posed by Russian-based organised crime, and adopt measures to combat it
Into the bear pit: What awaits Tillerson in Moscow?
How will Russia respond to Trump’s Syria strikes?
Turkey’s constitutional referendum: What you need to know
A “Yes” vote could pave the way for a one-man regime and accelerate Turkey’s drift from Europe
Armenian elections: The prelude to a pivotal political transition
This election heralds a structural transformation in Armenian politics, from a semi-presidential system to a parliamentary form of government
Russia protests: this time it is different
If we consider their potential for long-term impact, Navalny's protests differ in many ways from previous protests in Russia