Europe, Russia, and the laws of nature: Importance of the EP election
The outcome of May's European Parliament elections will inform Moscow's understanding of the EU as a political actor on the global stage – but what message will Europe send?
The outcome of May's European Parliament elections will inform Moscow's understanding of the EU as a political actor on the global stage – but what message will Europe send?
Europeans and Americans are failing to coordinate their Russia policies. At a time when the old world order is disappearing fast, their loss of normative unity may actually be helpful
Nord Stream 2 is a contentious project – here, ECFR experts weigh in on the debate with an array of opinions on the topic
Was Helsinki really a big win for Russia? And defeat for Europe?
The four power audits show that Europeans, particularly when working together, retain the capacity to cooperate and compete effectively with all these powers. But they also show that, in each case, Europe is failing to do so.
The good news is that neither Washington nor Moscow sees the advantage of a showdown on Syria. The bad news is that the confrontation could still escalate.
Moscow has undergone a lively debate on the future course of its foreign policy – which may now become obsolete by the poisoning of Sergei Skripal.
We do not yet know everything about this crime, so it is wise to leave stronger measures for when we know more
Macron has an important opportunity to influence Putin's views on the European Union
The nature of the 'Russia challenge' – and how to address it