Making Europe’s voice louder
While public and cultural diplomacy is seen as key to addressing many of Europe’s national security challenges, the EU’s efforts remain disjointed and need revamping
Daniel Korski
Solving Kosovo’s Kosovo
Solving Mitrovica – Kosovo’s Kosovo – will require robust action by NATO and the EU, but also innovative thinking
Goodbye Balkans, Hello Adriatic Penninsula
The EU?s Western Balkans policy has had a mixed record since 2001 and new thinking is required in preparation for the next Commission
Seeking a new international approach on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Kai Eide’s appointment as the UN envoy in Kabul provides an opportunity to craft a new international strategy for Afghanistan and the region
London calling: How Britain now runs European security
With French President Sarkozy due in London, almost despite itself Britain has again become the centerpiece of European security cooperation
Acting as one: Europe’s diplomatic service
With the Lisbon Treaty still to be ratified, discussions of the EEAS are limited and proposals modest. But the EEAS could bring a revolutionary improvement in the EU’s ability to act abroad – if bold thinking is allowed.
Don’t mention the war
European defence chiefs should help improve the EU’s lacklustre performance in Afghanistan
Kosovo: Between Kiribati and Kuwait
Kosovo?s independence will require restraint and calm by all parties. Even so, it will present a number of key challenges for the EU.
Fighting in Chad should prompt EU re-think
If the European Union is to succeed in Chad, it will need to design an integrated response, covering political, development and military action alike
Serbia’s European dream lives on – but only just
Pro-European Boris Tadic may have regained the Serbian presidency, but his country remains sharply divided and the fight for its European future is not over. The EU should think hard about ways to support the pro-democracy camp.