New ideas for Europe’s relations with China, Russia, and beyond
WEBSep 9, 2011 · ECFR is a think tank that produces research and analysis on Europe's relations with China, Russia, and beyond. It also organizes events, podcasts, and commentaries on current affairs and global issues.
The game is not over: Fidesz, Law and Justice, and far-right ... - ECFR
WEBMay 27, 2022 · How have the Hungarian and Polish ruling parties responded to the war in Ukraine and the EU rule of law demands? The article analyses their diverging and converging interests and strategies in the European far-right movement.
The lonely leader: The origins of France’s strategy for EU foreign ...
WEBJan 6, 2021 · France perceives the EU as a project of peace and geopolitical role, while other member states focus on economic interdependence. The article explores the origins and challenges of France's leadership in shaping European foreign policy …
Russia’s military movements: What they could mean for Ukraine
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Russia is mobilising its forces, but much more covertly than in the past. Moscow’s belief that the EU and US will not step in to protect Ukraine could lead it to take direct military action. On 10 November, US secretary of state Antony Blinken publicly warned Russia not to make a “ serious mistake ” by escalating its war against Ukraine.
The EU’s Strategic Compass: Brand new, already obsolete
WEBMar 31, 2022 · The EU’s Strategic Compass: Brand new, already obsolete. The Strategic Compass underlines the collective action problem at the heart of European attempts to pool defence efforts and resources: everyone agrees that closer integration is essential, but everyone wants someone else to go first. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative …
A glimpse of the future: The Ever Given and the weaponisation of …
WEBApr 23, 2021 · An air of sarcasm characterises many reports on the Ever Given, the 400m-long ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days last month. But the incident was a reminder of how vulnerable the busiest maritime trading routes are at their choke-points, and of how this vulnerability might manifest in the future.The world’s few maritime choke …
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WEBDer European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) ist ein pan-europäischer Think Tank mit sieben Büros, darunter Berlin. Er forscht und veranstaltet zu aktuellen Themen der europäischen Außenpolitik und kooperiert mit der Stiftung Mercator.
The unwavering European: Spain and its place in Europe | ECFR
WEBApr 5, 2019 · Spain is a consistent supporter of the EU as a global actor, but faces domestic challenges and lacks close links with some member states. The article explores Spain's preferences, partners, and ambitions in the EU, and …
The next war: How Russian hybrid aggression could threaten …
WEBJul 29, 2022 · The paper explores three possible ways Russia could undermine Moldova's sovereignty and security, using military, political, or social means. It argues that the EU and Moldova should adopt an "active resilience" approach to …
The big engine that might: How France and Germany can build a
WEBJul 14, 2020 · In the 2018 edition of ECFR’s expert survey, China ranked in eleventh place on Germany’s priority list and in twelfth place on France’s. Today, all EU members aside from Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Estonia agree that the EU should approach China pragmatically, as both a rival and a partner.