The European Council on Foreign Relations

How drastically has the Israeli political scene been turned upside down?

What is the nature of the foreign policy choice that Americans are making in November?

To what extent has Russia's foreign policy behaviour been influenced by Putin's return and how different will it be with Putin firmly at the helm for the year ahead?

How can Europe engage Azerbaijan more meaningfully without compromising its values?

Our experts will assess the ongoing issue of democratic reform in China in light of the leadership succession and offer an evaluation of how a Leninist party can contribute to its own democratisation. 

Foreign Minister Mladenov and Minister Alistair Burt will offer their insights into the evolving situation in Syria, look at policy options open to European governments and discuss the possible regional implications of the crisis.

Religion divides societies but can it be deployed to the frontline in peacemaking.?

How far along is Macedonia on its accession process to the EU and NATO?

With presidential elections around the corner, Dr Hellyer will look at how in a post-Mubarak Egypt, public opinions have come to a fore, drawing on the latest released polls by Gallup and his research in the region.

This event will be looking at the politics of Putin’s return. After an election campaign drawing heavily on anti-American propaganda does it foreshadow a worsening of relations between Russia and the EU?

The meeting will look at the state of European foreign policy, especially given the on-going financial crisis, key areas of focus for Baroness Ashton in 2012 as well as the state of the European External Action Service, two years after its creation.

The meeting looked at the politics of the euro crisis: What will be the fate of the fiscal compact? What is the next phase of the euro crisis?  Where will the UK fit in to these different visions?