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The idea of China
- Alicja Bachulska, Mark Leonard, Janka Oertel
- Book
China’s ideas could become the country’s next big export. The Idea of China examines Chinese thinking about global order, AI, demographic change, and more – and considers how these ideas could influence the world
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Eco-nomics: A green industrial policy for the next European Commission
- Susi Dennison, Mats Engström
- Policy Brief
The EU cannot afford to stay divided on its green industrial policy. Instead, the next European Commission should spearhead a common and credible approach to ensure the bloc catches the next green technology wave
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The meaning of sovereignty: Ukrainian and European views of Russia’s war on Ukraine
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
- Policy Brief
New research confirms Ukrainians’ determination to fight and Europeans’ steady support for Kyiv. But a major divide lurks beneath this appearance of unity
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Defending Europe with less America
- Camille Grand
- Policy Brief
Shifting US priorities and a degrading security environment – not to mention the possibility of a second Trump presidency – mean Europeans finally have to take more responsibility for their own security
Recent events
ECFR Discussion with HR/VP Josep Borrell: How can the EU support a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and a renewed Israeli-Palestinian political track?
- Schuman area, Brussels. Address will be shared after registration.
Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes
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China’s new ideas: People, power, progress
- Podcast
- Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes
Mark Leonard welcomes Alicja Bachulska and Janka Oertel to discuss their latest book, “The Idea of China.”
ECFR on air
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Africa: Not just about migration
- Podcast
- ECFR on air
- Meloni goes multilateral
In the first big multilateral test for prime minister Giorgia Meloni, this mini-series will explore the four main priorities of Italy’s 2024 G7 presidency: Ukraine, AI, infrastructure, and Africa
Views from the Council
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Britain is suddenly a beacon of stability in Europe – now it’s France that’s in turmoil
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
Sunday’s surprising election result prompted an international sigh of relief, but Emmanuel Macron’s gamble has weakened him and Europe
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A star in the storm: The rise of Peter Magyar
- Tibor Dessewffy
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
There is a new kid on the block in Budapest, but it remains to be seen whether Peter Magyar can break 14 years of Orban rule
In the Media - Council
Douglas Alexander comments on Scottish independence ahead of the UK general election on July 4
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb talks about the Russian threat and explains why he sleeps soundly at night
Anand Menon suggests that the EU is evolving in a direction that will make deeper cooperation with the UK harder
EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen cautions against cutting social funds in favour of defence
Featured projects
Charting The Long War
For seven decades, European integration has been driven by the quest for peace. The Russian invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point.
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Re:Order
Re:Order project explores emerging visions of the global order, as well as the interplay between economic might and geopolitical influence.
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Multilateral Matchmaker
- Carla Hobbs, Rafael Loss, Jana Puglierin, Pawel Zerka
Public opinion polling
Through polling in EU member states, ECFR’s analysis seeks to unlock shifting coalitions in Europe that favour a more internationally engaged union
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A crisis of one’s own: The politics of trauma in Europe’s election year
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
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Finding friends: Europe, Serbia, and the lithium catalyst
- Engjellushe Morina
- Commentary
- 1 minute read
A new EU agreement on lithium could improve aspects of governance in Serbia – if the bloc makes the most of this new partnership with Belgrade
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Forget the bear hug: India’s gradual turn from Russia, towards the West
- James Crabtree
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
India remains concerned with China above all. Western partners such as the US and the EU are much more useful to New Delhi than is Moscow
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Unlawful practices: How Europe can challenge Israel’s presence in Palestine
- Hugh Lovatt
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful. Now Europe must support further differentiation measures, and recognise Palestine’s right to self-determination
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Home alone: Germany’s security and defence policy when its closest allies are gone
- Ulrike Franke, Jana Puglierin
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
By relying extensively on France and the US for its security and defence, Germany could easily find itself isolated and at risk. Berlin needs to act fast
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China, trade, and security: What a Trump-Vance administration would mean for Europe
- Majda Ruge
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Should Donald Trump win November’s US election, his choice of J.D. Vance as a running mate suggests huge shocks to US policy on China, trade, and security are around the corner. Europeans must respond decisively
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How can Keir Starmer keep Britain safe? As the US withdraws, he must renew the UK’s role in Europe
- Mark Leonard
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
When the UK’s prime minister hosts other European leaders this week, their old protector will be absent. A shared approach to security is now vital
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Euractiv quotes the new Unlock reporting on Ukraine public opinion
Vessela Tcherneva commented on the new report of the European Commission. The institution approves of the introduced changes but is disappointed by the shortcomings in the fight against corruption
More on Africa
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Beyond competition: How Europe can harness the UAE’s energy ambitions in Africa
- Maddalena Procopio, Corrado Čok
- Policy Brief
The UAE has invested heavily in Africa’s energy sectors in recent years, expanding its stakes in oil and gas, and renewables. Rather than viewing the UAE as solely a rival, Europeans should pursue a strategy of “co-opetition”, balancing competition with cooperation in areas of mutual interest, to fast-track green initiatives
Deserted: Europe’s dilemma in the Sahel
- Will Brown
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
Out of focus: Making progress on climate financing for Africa
- Ameer Chughtai
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
More on Asia
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Trust and trade-offs: How to manage Europe’s green technology dependence on China
- Alexander Lipke, Janka Oertel, Daniel O’Sullivan
- Policy Brief
European policymakers need to answer the ‘trust question’ of how far they want Chinese companies involved in green industries such as solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles
In the same boat: Why Taiwan is strengthening ties with central and eastern Europe
- Alicja Bachulska
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Ahead of the curve: Why the EU and US risk falling behind China in Latin America
- Ángel Melguizo, Margaret Myers
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
More on European Power
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Fortune favours the bold: Upgrading the EU’s geoeconomic strategy
- Tobias Gehrke, Filip Medunic
- Policy Brief
The EU has started to join the dots between its economic and security policies. But as other powers reshape the geoeconomic landscape, it needs to upgrade its strategy beyond risk mitigation and competitiveness
Anatomy of a close call: The aftermath of Macron’s great gamble
- Célia Belin, Camille Grand, Camille Lons
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Britain is suddenly a beacon of stability in Europe – now it’s France that’s in turmoil
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
More on Middle East and North Africa
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Beyond proxies: Iran’s deeper strategy in Syria and Lebanon
- Hamidreza Azizi, Julien Barnes-Dacey
- Policy Brief
Iran has spent decades building up its influence in the Levant as part of its deterrence posture against Israel (and the US). The war in Gaza is now pushing the longstanding Israeli-Iranian conflict out into the open – and Lebanon and Syria are potential flashpoints for further escalation
Managed reform: What Iran’s new president means for European diplomacy
- Ellie Geranmayeh
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Why Europeans should support the International Criminal Court over the Gaza war
- Anthony Dworkin
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
More on United States
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Imagining Trump 2.0: Six scary policy scenarios for a second term
- Célia Belin, Majda Ruge, Jeremy Shapiro
- Policy Brief
The potential return of Donald Trump to the White House is a matter of months away. Here are six scary policy scenarios to give Europeans sleepless nights and prepare them for what could be to come
Letter from Washington: All-knowing America and US intelligence diplomacy
- Jeremy Shapiro
- Commentary
- Views from the Capitals
- 4 minute read
Europe must prepare for a Trump presidency
- Mark Leonard
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
More on Wider Europe
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Late-stage Putinism: The war in Ukraine and Russia’s shifting ideology
- Mikhail Komin
- Policy Brief
The Kremlin is creating a new, more unified ideology, which it is disseminating among the Russian population and using to attract global south countries to a new conservative alliance
Dreaming of EU: The challenges ahead for Ukraine’s and Moldova’s accession
- Leo Litra
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
Growing pains: The future of EU enlargement after the European Parliament election
- Engjellushe Morina
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read