Survival of the richest: How oligarchs block reform in Ukraine
The penetration of Ukrainian politics by the super-rich oligarchy still forms a major obstacle to reform
Publications – Wider Europe
Return to instability: How migration and great power politics threaten the Western Balkans
EU’s weakness is prompting a new scramble for power for the Balkans with Russia, Turkey and other actors
European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2016
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
Dayton revisited: Bosnia’s peace deal 20 years on
Two decades after the end of the Bosnian war Carl Bildt considers the successes and failures of Dayton
Russia’s quiet military revolution and what it means for Europe
Putin’s expansionist policy in Russia’s neighbourhood is backed up by a poised and professional military
Turkey, the Kurds and the fight against Islamic State
Europe must prioritise diplomatic support for peace between Turkey and the Kurds as a pre-requisite for a successful strategy against Islamic State
Can “Putinomics” survive?
The Russian economy is set for a slow decline
What does Ukraine think?
Ukrainian experts on war, politics and national identity
From sanctions to summits: Belarus after the Ukraine crisis
As the European order shifts, the EU has a chance to rethink its strategy and objectives
A “Soft Alliance”? Russia-China Relations After the Ukraine Crisis
Improved cooperation constitutes a possible danger for the EU