
Russia 2030: A story of great power dreams and small victorious wars
The future of Europe’s relations with Russia looks bleak as the Kremlin pursues an increasingly aggressive foreign policy
The future of Europe’s relations with Russia looks bleak as the Kremlin pursues an increasingly aggressive foreign policy
Far from being an all-powerful “spookocracy” that controls the Kremlin, Russia’s intelligence services are internally divided
The current trajectory of the Russian regime is unstable and without dramatic change it will crumble within the next year
The penetration of Ukrainian politics by the super-rich oligarchy still forms a major obstacle to reform
EU’s weakness is prompting a new scramble for power for the Balkans with Russia, Turkey and other actors
The sixth ECFR Foreign Policy Scorecard highlights the EU’s diminishing ability to influence its neighbours, and the neighbourhood’s growing impact on the EU
Two decades after the end of the Bosnian war Carl Bildt considers the successes and failures of Dayton
Putin’s expansionist policy in Russia’s neighbourhood is backed up by a poised and professional military
Europe must prioritise diplomatic support for peace between Turkey and the Kurds as a pre-requisite for a successful strategy against Islamic State
The Russian economy is set for a slow decline