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- European Power
A certain idea of Europe: How the next French president can lead
- Susi Dennison, Tara Varma
- Policy Brief
The next French president should pursue a strong European foreign policy agenda to protect Europeans against the threats they are most concerned about
- Wider Europe
How Western offensive weapons can help Ukraine defeat Russia
- Denys Davydenko, Margaryta Khvostova, Olga Lymar
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
A prolonged confrontation would help Russia regroup and adapt. The quicker Ukraine receives more military support from its allies, the greater its chances of driving Russian forces out of its territory.
- Wider Europe
Mapping China’s rise in the Western Balkans
- Vladimir Shopov
- Special
China is building up its influence in the Western Balkans through projects focused on everything from energy and infrastructure to culture, education, and media. If the European Union is to achieve its geopolitical goals in the region, it will need to understand the nature of competition with Beijing in all these areas.
- Wider Europe
Acts of normality: The potential for Turkey-Armenia rapprochement
- Asli Aydıntaşbaş, Richard Giragosian
- Policy Brief
After decades of tension, Turkey and Armenia now feel it is in their interest to normalise their relationship – not least to promote trade and to balance against Russian influence
Russia attacks Ukraine
With the massive attack against Ukraine, Russia's President Putin has started a full-scale war against an independent country. The European Council on Foreign Relations will explore the crisis as it unfolds, focusing in on Europe's political, economic and military response.
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With the EU’s High Representative as our honoured guest, the panel will explore the birth of a geopolitical Europe and the new dimensions of European power with a focus on the tech, economic, and security terrains
The crisis of European security: What Europeans think about the war in Ukraine
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
- Policy Brief
Europeans are united around three key ideas about the war in Ukraine. The crisis will likely test their readiness to defend the European security order.
Podcasts
The Middle East and the Ukraine war: energy supplies, nuclear deals and regional tensions
On location at the Doha Forum 2022, Mark Leonard and his guests discuss Western energy sanctions on Russia and why is there a reluctance in the Gulf states and the West to cooperate on energy supplies
Featured projects
European Sovereignty
To prosper and maintain their independence in a world of geopolitical competition, the EU needs to learn to think like a geopolitical power
Sovereign Europe, dangerous world: Five agendas to protect Europe’s capacity to act
- Mark Leonard, Jeremy Shapiro
Re:shape Global Europe
The project strives to engage citizens across Europe and generate a wide debate about the purpose of European power in the twenty-first century
The Power Atlas
- Mark Leonard (ed.)
Public opinion polling
Through polling in EU member states, ECFR’s analysis seeks to unlock shifting coalitions in Europe that favour a more internationally engaged union
The crisis of European security: What Europeans think about the war in Ukraine
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
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- Wider Europe
Past talker: How the EU should respond to the Serbian president’s re-election
- Tefta Kelmendi
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
The EU needs to convince Serbia’s newly re-elected president that his country must choose between European integration and subservience to Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
The battle for Tunisia’s democracy
- Anthony Dworkin
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Tunisia’s president seems unwilling to compromise with his political opponents. But the EU can help set limits on his behaviour through a combination of financial assistance and public statements.
- European Power
Why Ukraine has won the right to join NATO
- José Ignacio Torreblanca
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
The new European security order should be based on Ukraine’s security, not Russia’s. This will require Ukraine to join NATO and the EU.
- European Power
Armed for innovation: How to drive German-Italian defence industrial cooperation
- Isabella Antinozzi, Arturo Varvelli
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Defence industrial cooperation between Italy and Germany could boost the EU’s geopolitical credibility and capacity for technological innovation. There is no strategic autonomy without a strong defence industry.
- European Power
Europe’s new economic statecraft: A strong Anti-Coercion Instrument
- Jonathan Hackenbroich
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
A strong Anti-Coercion Instrument could help the EU brace for a long-term economic war with Russia and adapt to the new geo-economic order
- Africa
Why UN votes shouldn’t define Europe-Africa relations
- Gwamaka Kifukwe, Andrew Lebovich
- Commentary
- 1 minute read
Many Europeans were disappointed with how African countries voted on UN resolutions to condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine. But they should remember that African states still need to diversify their partnerships.
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We see the war in Ukraine changing in character which necessitates the Western response to change as well
The crisis could be a moment to recognize India’s legitimate security interests and look at what are its dependencies and needs, and how we can help reduce its dependencies on Russia
Manisha Reuter comments on the promise of greater EU-India cooperation in the aftermath of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, especially in the defense realm
The war is far from over … Further offensives are to come,
Russia’s repositioning is a military necessity, not necessarily the abandonment of the strategic goal of subjugating Ukraine
More on Africa
Gateway to growth: How the European Green Deal can strengthen Africa’s and Europe’s economies
- Michaël Tanchum
- Policy Brief
Africa’s burgeoning innovation economies offer huge opportunities for the continent – and for Europe as it looks to tackle the climate crisis and respond to China’s BRI global connectivity programme
Putin’s war on Ukraine: Aftershocks in the Europe-Africa partnership
- David McNair
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
Competitive values: Russia’s conflict with Europe in Africa
- Theodore Murphy
- Commentary
- 7 minute read
More on Asia
What Europeans think about the US-China Cold War
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
- Policy Brief
A majority of European citizens believe a new cold war with both China and Russia is under way – but they mostly do not think that their own country is involved
Southern discomfort: The West’s competition with China in the Balkans
- Vladimir Shopov
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
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Why India’s silence on Ukraine is an opportunity for Europe
- Manisha Reuter
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
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Health of nations: How Europe can fight future pandemics
- Anthony Dworkin
- Policy Brief
The EU should promote a new global compact on health, matching countries’ commitment to surveillance and reporting of pathogens with support for stronger healthcare systems and greater equity in the allocation of countermeasures
Life punishes those who come too late
- Piotr Buras
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
Europe’s Russian energy dilemma
- Cinzia Bianco, Jonathan Hackenbroich, Filip Medunic, Pawel Zerka
- Commentary
- 8 minute read
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Building security: How Europeans can help reform Libya
- Roberta Maggi
- Policy Brief
Europeans can play a meaningful role in the reform of Libya’s security sector if they adopt a shared strategy and operational principles
Order of engagement: Assad’s visit to Abu Dhabi
- Julien Barnes-Dacey, Cinzia Bianco
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
Endless concessions: Spain’s tilt to Morocco
- Andrew Lebovich, Hugh Lovatt
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
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Let a thousand contacts bloom: How China competes for influence in Bulgaria
- Vladimir Shopov
- Policy Brief
China is expanding its presence in Bulgaria through a strategy of engagement with state and non-state actors. This has concerning implications in areas such as technology transfer, critical infrastructure, and public procurement.
Life punishes those who come too late
- Piotr Buras
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
Europe’s Russian energy dilemma
- Cinzia Bianco, Jonathan Hackenbroich, Filip Medunic, Pawel Zerka
- Commentary
- 8 minute read
Views from the Council
Putin’s war on Ukraine: Aftershocks in the Europe-Africa partnership
- David McNair
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
The war looks set to create daunting challenges for African countries in areas such as food and energy security. Now more than ever, it is vital for Europe to show solidarity with them.
The fight for Europe’s digital future
- Eva Maydell
- View from the Council
- 3 minute read
Mixmaster Orban: Why Hungary’s prime minister keeps changing his tune
- Tibor Dessewffy
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read