The European Council on Foreign Relations

Commentary: Institutions, Money and Power

How can the European Union and its member countries increase their global reach? How should the EU pursue its interests and values through trade and aid policies? Can European civilian and military capabilities be deployed with greater effectiveness in the world?s conflict zones?

What next after the Doha Round?

29 Jul 08 - Renato Ruggiero
The collapse of the WTO Doha round highlights the need for a new and improved global governance structure. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore.
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European defence: Noises off

29 Jul 08 - Nick Witney,
On ESDP, a decade of procrastination and missed opportunities has taught us some important lessons.
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State of the Union: Lack of credible leaders

27 Jul 08 - Giuliano Amato

The biggest problem plaguing the European Union today is the shortage of visionary leaders. An article in Italian from Il Sole 24 Ore.

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Peace, or more Euro-squabbling?

25 Jul 08 - Chris Patten
The debate over the Lisbon treaty should focus more on what the treaty will mean for the EU's work abroad.
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EU defence: the numbers don't add up

The EU collectively spends an annual 200 billion euro on defence but squanders most of it on Cold War-style armies.
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Steps to secure the non-polar world

21 Jul 08 - Daniel Korski,
How to cooperate on global security with China, Russia and India will be among a new U.S President's top challenges.
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Die Choreographie stimmte

15 Jul 08 - Ulrike Guérot,
From a German perspective, the Mediterranean Union seems to have launched surprisingly well. An article in German.
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Not so innocent abroad

15 Jul 08 - Daniel Korski,
Barack Obama's visit to Europe could cut both ways for the American Senator and his European hosts. Honest talk about urgent and long-term issues will be crucial.
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Mediterranean Union - rhetoric vs. reality

Despite the grand rhetoric, neither Sarkozy nor the EU have the capacity to transform the southern Mediterranean.
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Where would Europe be should America and China set up their own G2?

13 Jul 08 - Marta Dassu
Europe should be at the forefront of the efforts to enlarge the G8 club in order to remain relevant. An Italian article in Corriere della Sera.
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The French EU presidency after the Irish no

03 Jul 08 - Ulrike Guérot, ,
The French EU presidency will only be successful if the Franco-German engine refloats.
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Who is afraid of a ruthless Europe?

A survey carried out after the Irish referendum outlines a very worrying landscape for the future of European integration.
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Start worrying and learn to ditch the bomb

The world is at the brink of a new and dangerous phase - one that combines widespread proliferation with extremism and geopolitical tension.
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Instead of bullying the Irish, Europe should be working on plan D - and E

19 Jun 08 - Timothy Garton Ash
As Britain moves to ratify the Lisbon treaty, EU politicians are wrong to threaten Ireland. We're all in the same boat.
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Un salto di qualita' per rilanciare il ruolo dell'europa

19 Jun 08 - Emma Bonino
After the Irish no, EU leaders should avoid further introspection and move ahead with flexible integration. A comment piece in Italian from Il Riformista.
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