China’s stock market crash: the end of a myth
It is not the state of China’s economy that is creating this global wave of market pessimism – it is the disappearance of China’s positive myth
Commentary
Abe’s clever game
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been invited by China to participate in the 3rd September ceremony for the end of the second world war
Europe without Borders 2025: Overcoming the EU neighbourhood policy deadlock
Three options for the Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership countries and Turkey to participate more or less fully in the EEA
How Gulf States have undermined Israel’s case on Iran
Grudging acceptance of the Iran deal from the GCC has damaged Israel's ability to oppose it
Europe unchained: new realities for external energy policy
New foreign policy developments – including the Iran deal – may help free Europe from the shackles of Russian energy dependence
Renminbi fall: The postman rings twice
How should Europe interpret the rapid devaluation of the renminbi?
Mark Regev tapped to become Israel’s UK ambassador
Although he holds no political clout, Regev can boast to be the only Israeli talking head whose performances have gone truly viral
Soft power in Armenia: Neither soft, nor powerful
The absence of Russian soft power in Armenia confirms the perception of many Armenians that Moscow takes their submission for granted
Action points for Europe after the Libya deal
How the EU can move on from a deal to support a peaceful post-revolution politics in Libya
Wider Europe – Summer Reading
ECFR's Wider Europe team recommend eight books for you to delve into this summer