The new Davos man: Ukraine, energy, and global powers
What were this World Economic forum’s biggest themes? Which discussions on the Ukraine crisis were the most convincing?
In our weekly series, Mark Leonard and guests explore the big issues in foreign policy.
Short interviews and comment by ECFR experts and others on breaking news and key topics.
What were this World Economic forum’s biggest themes? Which discussions on the Ukraine crisis were the most convincing?
How sustainable is European unity? And what scenarios of solidarity or division can be expected in the next few months?
German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is facing criticism for not meeting the expectations he created with his Zeitenwende speech. But how fair is this criticism?
What defines a strongman, and what varieties of this curious species exist? Are there any strongwomen? And when did the age of strongmen really begin?
How could a European Confederation aid greater cross-European integration? And is it a realistic alternative to the EU?
What can Sweden and Finland offer NATO? And are they worried about the Kremlin’s threats to attack their countries?
How would a Le Pen presidency affect Europe and the world?
What are the biggest challenges in building greater European sovereignty in defence? And how will this effort be funded?
On location at the Doha Forum 2022, Mark Leonard and his guests discuss Western energy sanctions on Russia and why is there a reluctance in the Gulf states and the West to cooperate on energy supplies
What concepts define Ukrainian history and identity, and how is this important in understanding Ukraine’s response to the Russian invasion?