Why Scotland looks like the canary in the independence coal mine
Many of the trends seen in the Scottish referendum campaign have more to do with politics of the future than of the past
Mark Leonard
Decline of US influence means Iran and Saudi Arabia may just have to get along — eventually
America’s hegemony in the Middle East and in global affairs is giving way to a multipolar order
Ten global consequences of the Ukraine crisis
Russian actions and Western responses to them could accelerate the unwinding of the current international order
Rage against the machine: the rise of anti-politics across Europe
Can politicians ever win back the trust of the Eurosceptic voters who turned out in disproportionate numbers?
Does Europe have a hero waiting in the wings?
One political figure emerged through the European elections with his reputation enhanced rather than diminished
The Global Consequences of Ukraine
ECFR launches an ambitious new strand of work on the global consequences of the Ukraine crisis
The revolution in Putin’s head
In Moscow, the ideological, geopolitical and economic rule book is being rewritten
Why Crimea matters
The annexation of Crimea could begin the dissolution of the western-led international order
How can the EU impose costs on Russia?
The key challenge for the West is to deter any possible Russian action in Eastern Ukraine, and pursue a twin-track policy aimed at de-escalation
How to help Ukraine help itself
Europe should try to recruit Moscow as a stakeholder in an economic settlement for Ukraine, and encourage Ukranians to take responsibility