Winning the peace in Georgia
The EU’s frenetic diplomacy around the conflict is in stark contrast with its reluctance to engage just a few months ago
Commentary
French deaths highlight NATO’s other challenge
French combat deaths underscore the challenge in Afghanistan and the need for a new politically-accented and regionally-focused strategy
The Georgian conflict: seven points
An article on the European reactions to the Georgian conflict, published in Liberation
War in Georgia – the EU needs to step in
The hostilities in Georgia are more than a war in Europe’s backyard. It is a war in Europe itself, with dire consequences
What next after the Doha Round?
The collapse of the WTO Doha round highlights the need for a new and improved global governance structure. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore
European defence: Noises off
On ESDP, a decade of procrastination and missed opportunities has taught us some important lessons
State of the Union: Lack of credible leaders
The biggest problem plaguing the European Union today is the shortage of visionary leaders. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore
Peace, or more Euro-squabbling?
The debate over the Lisbon treaty should focus more on what the treaty will mean for the EU’s work abroad
EU defence: the numbers don’t add up
The EU collectively spends an annual 200 billion euro on defence but squanders most of it on Cold War-style armies
Steps to secure the non-polar world
How to cooperate on global security with China, Russia and India will be among a new U.S President’s top challenges