Professor of European Studies, University of Oxford
Timothy Garton Ash is a professor of European Studies emeritus in the University of Oxford and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. A founding member of ECFR, he is the author, most recently, of Homelands: A Personal History of Europe. He writes a column on international affairs in the Guardian, which is widely syndicated in Europe, Asia and the Americas. He is an ECFR Council Member.
British prime minister Keir Starmer’s successful ‘reset’ with Europe highlights an underlying incoherence. The only rational long-term strategy is to rejoin the EU, but British politics is far removed from that
Our continent must be prepared to defend itself, by combining the best of its two most influential traditions
Three times in the postwar era Germany made strategic choices that benefited Europe—with the US at its side. Now it must do it in opposition to Trump
As the US and its European allies head to the Munich security conference, Europe must learn from its tragic history and oppose appeasement
The re-election of President Trump sent shockwaves across Europe and around the world. From a global perspective, Europeans are seemingly alone in their pessimism about a second Trump mandate compared to people in other countries around the world. But what does the picture look like if we zoom-in on Europe?…
New polling says much of the world will welcome Trump. Europe will need to be more transactional abroad—but less so at home
Citizens of global powers are upbeat about a second Trump presidency – but this is by no means universal, particularly among traditional US allies
As the world prepares for a second Trump presidency and its transformative impact on the global order, Europe faces an urgent need to not only reassess its transatlantic ties but also to rethink engagement with other powers on its path to strategic interdependence. This event which will explore the findings of public opinion polling…
Instability is growing, Putin’s hybrid war in Europe is heating up, and for fear of escalation we have encouraged global nuclear proliferation
With Germany’s government collapsing and Europeans so divided in their response to Trump, unity is essential yet elusive
A post-Western world is learning to love China, while Europeans are starting to fear America
Citizens of global powers are upbeat about a second Trump presidency – but this is by no means universal, particularly among traditional US allies
A new global opinion poll for ECFR reveals that many people outside the West want Europe and the US in their lives for all they have to offer – but that does not translate into full political alignment. People instead prefer an a la carte arrangement, in which their governments pragmatically select their partners depending on the matter at hand
New polling for ECFR reveals the West is consolidating – while facing an increasingly post-Western world, in which powers such as India and Turkiye are readier than ever to act independently
A full return will require a marathon of democratic persuasion, on the continent as much as in Britain. For one side holds most of the cards
The Russian dictator’s dreams of greatness threaten NATO and the EU, not just Ukraine. Here are eight ways in which he can be thwarted
With the ejection of Trumpian hero Viktor Orban, Hungarians demanded a restored democracy. Now, Europe must support them
As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens NATO, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent
If the UK wants to regain serious respect in the world, it needs its European leg as well as its transatlantic one
Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it is up to us to secure Ukraine’s future—and our own
The likely new government in Prague will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal, and migration and asylum pact
I never thought I’d see fear spread so far and fast. Next year’s midterm elections are now crucial for the Democratic party—and for democrats everywhere
British prime minister Keir Starmer’s successful ‘reset’ with Europe highlights an underlying incoherence. The only rational long-term strategy is to rejoin the EU, but British politics is far removed from that
Our continent must be prepared to defend itself, by combining the best of its two most influential traditions
Jeremy Shapiro welcomes Timothy Garton Ash, Ivan Krastev and Mark Leonard to discuss how public sentiment can guide Europe in building partnerships and the world of tomorrow
Mark Leonard welcomes Sylvie Kauffmann and Timothy Garton Ash to discuss the former’s new book “The Blindsided” and France and Germany’s history with Putin’s Russia
Mark Leonard, Timothy Garton Ash, and Ivan Krastev discuss the main findings of ECFR’s latest opinion poll
We turned 15! Time to reflect on the past years and ECFR’s role in helping Europe find a strong, united voice
In the first in our mini-series on the events of 1989, host Mark Leonard is joined by very special guest Timothy Garton Ash, historian and…
In the second of two podcasts examining possible sanctions against Vladimir Putin's Russia, following Moscow's actions in Crimea, Timothy Ash looks at the possible…
How do publics around the world view geopolitics one year into the second Trump presidency? ECFR’s 2024 polling revealed that many middle-power societies welcomed Trump’s return to the White House. Yet twelve months on, perceptions of power, polarity, and alignment have shifted towards a multipolar, post-Western world. On the day of the launch of ECFR’s fourth Global Public Opinion Survey, this webinar will reveal how publics across 21 countries including China, India, Turkey,…
The re-election of President Trump sent shockwaves across Europe and around the world. From a global perspective, Europeans are seemingly alone in their pessimism about a second Trump mandate compared to people in other countries around the world. But what does the picture look like if we zoom-in on Europe?…
As the world prepares for a second Trump presidency and its transformative impact on the global order, Europe faces an urgent need to not only reassess its transatlantic ties but also to rethink engagement with other powers on its path to strategic interdependence. This event which will explore the findings of public opinion polling…
ECFR policy brief “How Trump is making China great again—and what it means for Europe”, mentioned by Formiche
Timothy Garton Ash on how to defeat Vladimir Putin
ECFR poll mentioned on the European perspective on the US and Trump
ECFR’s survey reveals swing states’ lingering alignment with the US
The policy brief by Timothy Garton Ash, Ivan Krastev, and Mark Leonard, How Trump Is Making China Great Again—and What It Means for Europe, mentioned by Geopolitica.info