No way to treat a friend
Europe has just as much to lose as Turkey if the doubters prevail in the membership battle
Commentary
Drafting a global player
Unless something goes badly wrong, EU leaders will agree a new treaty at this week’s summit in Lisbon. This opinion piece was published by the Wall Street Journal.
China and the world – convergence or collision?
Will the rise of China lead to inevitable conflict on the international stage? Or will China mellow and adapt to international norms as it grapples with the new requirements of its phenomenal growth?
Burma and Uzbekistan: The EU?s Muddle
European double-standards on Burma and Uzbekistan will hurt the EU’s interests and democracy in both countries
Dare una sola voce all’Europa nel mondo
L’ECFR ? appena nato in Europa per offrire a tutti quegli europei convinti che serva un’Europa forte, attiva, e coesa nel mondo, uno strumento nuovo e moderno che li aiuti a trasformare questa convinzione in realt?
A microcosm of Europe
What would happen if all of Europe were brought together in one room? This weekend an ambitious 'deliberative poll' will help us find out
Burma: Sharing Power with the Generals
Targeted sanctions are a good idea ? but the goal must be to convince the Junta that they are better off with a political process
Ukraine Goes to the Polls: Another Year, Another Crisis?
After years of political stagnation, 2008 will be a key year for Europe and the Ukraine
Regulating Rambo
Private Security Companies are indispensable on the modern battle-field, but they need to be regulated. The EU may succeed where national governments and self-regulation have failed.
EU’s Borders and Neighbours
The post-modern EU can learn from the medieval concept of borders