Europe and the G20: Between Obama and Sarkozy
Most Europeans agree that the EU needs to sharpen up its act in multilateral institutions like the G20. The US won’t take us seriously if we don’t. The trouble is working out how.
Commentary
In defence of Europe
European defence ministers are meeting at a difficult time, with Robert Gates accusing Europeans of threatening Euro-Atlantic security, and the recent collapse of the Dutch government over Afghanistan. The defence ministers urgently need to re-examine how the continent thinks about its security
Piñata capitalism
Europe should have a stronger voice when it comes to reforms in the financial system
Dobro do?li to the Balkans, Baroness Ashton
Catherine Ashton visits the Western Balkans in her first official foreign trip, and is again roundly criticised. But this troubled region could do with her attention
Has the EU escaped a Chinese rescue?
There is one worrying element to Greece’s financial tragedy that people seem to have forgotten: Greece first turned to Beijing for help
Europe and the rise of the world’s lynchpin states
While Europe focuses on India and China, a host of medium-sized emerging powers are helping to reshape global diplomacy. Is Europe ready for the rise of the lynchpin states?
Ukraine decides: the questions to ask
Leave Tymoshenko aside for now; it’s time to start asking what a Yanukovych presidency means for Ukraine. Andrew Wilson puts the key questions in politics, energy, defence and the media
Britain?s defence review: the real strategic questions
Britain’s defence review must take on board how much the world has changed since the late 1900s and focus on preserving Britain’s power and influence, both in and through Europe
Time for Europe to think bold thoughts
Europe has a lot to gain from being inventive. A Turkish-EU troop offer could help unlock Gaza – and the Middle East peace process
Ukraine decides: Still waiting for Yuliya
Not giving up, but not storming the barricades: all eyes remain on Tymoshenko’s next move