Burden sharing, where art thou?
With winter approaching, the EU needs to up its game on refugee burden sharing
European Power
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.
ECFR’s World in 30 Minutes: The future of Europe
ECFR's director Mark Leonard speaks to Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, about the threats that could rip Europe apart,…
Brexit to nowhere: The foreign policy consequences of “Out”
British exit from the EU would have serious foreign policy consequences – both for Britain and for the rest of Europe
Brexit to Nowhere: The foreign policy consequences of “Out”
Eight things “Out” campaigners won’t tell you about the foreign policy implications of Brexit
The British-German misunderstanding
The UK and Germany remain light years apart on their priorities for EU reform
Strengthening Britain’s Voice in the World
As one of the most globalised countries in the world, the UK must remain internationally engaged and committed to multilateralism
The Neverendum – does out mean out?
'Out' campaigners argue a vote to leave could be a way of strengthening Britains negotiating hand – they're wrong
Refugee road to nowhere: the Western Balkans
The refugee crisis is placing a huge strain on the countries of the Western Balkans – the EU cannot afford for them to break
30 Oct
What is the impact of targeted sanctions?
How have sanctions evolved and what is their impact?