This opens to a period of uncertainty about Italian foreign policy and economy that represents a source of concern for European governments
Carl Bildt comments on the European reaction to the fall of Draghi’s government
This opens to a period of uncertainty about Italian foreign policy and economy that represents a source of concern for European governments
Carl Bildt comments on the European reaction to the fall of Draghi’s government
Biden must seriously consider the costs of his passivity vis-a-vis Iran and find a way forward — or we may find ourselves in another conflict that no one asked for
ECFR Board Members Carl Bildt and Javier Solana remind that we should not forget about Iran and its expanding nuclear program
Finland and Sweden no longer view NATO membership as a strategic choice. Since February 24, it has become an existential imperative.
ECFR Co-Chair Carl Bildt explains how Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO will alter the European security architecture
A big invasion might not be the most likely, but it’s not impossible
Carl Bildt, co-chair of ECFR is cited on Russia’s potential aggressive action against Ukraine
The invasion is not an option to be excluded. (…) I don’t believe we will see a solution to the crisis in the short term.
Carl Bildt is interviewed about the possible developments of the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The international community should reconsider its approach to Bosnia. If it isn’t ready to assume full protectorate powers, it should step back.
ECFR Council member Carl Bildt calls for the international community to reconsider its approach to Bosnia and Herzegovina
[Erdogan’s decision is] impulsive, inconsiderate and reckless from almost any point of view
ECFR Board member, Carl Bildt, reacts to Erdogan’s decision to order the removal of a group of ambassadors who wrote a letter calling for the release of jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala
Today’s geopolitical tensions are real (…) But the pandemic and climate change are problems that can be addressed effectively only if everyone is committed to working together
ECFR Board member Carl Bildt calls for true global statesmanship to deal with rising geopolitical tensions threatening the prospects of much needed cooperation
Political leaders must accept reality and start mapping out realistic interim steps that could improve conditions in the region without abandoning the final goal
ECFR Co-Chair Carl Bildt calls for action on the stalled Western Balkans EU integration process to avoid a return to violent conflict
Under Obama you had a very comprehensive, forward oriented trade policy with TTIP and TPP… Nothing of that is left after Trump, and Biden hasn’t gone back on it
Carl Bildt states that American trade policy has not changed substantially since the election of Joe Biden