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The US and China are the closest of enemies (Commentary)
Mark Leonard - 27 November 2018
After years of economic symbiosis in which the US purchased low-cost Chinese imports and China purchased US Treasuries, China has begun to pursue the prerogatives of a superpower, and the US has responded in kind. As a result, both countries are becoming more alike, particularly in their belief that there can be only one winner.
Loss adjustment: European politics realigns for Brexit (Commentary)
Josef Janning - 26 November 2018
Unfulfilled expectations have caused traditional allies to shift their focus away from the UK
Democracy defeated the coup (Commentary)
José Ignacio Torreblanca - 23 November 2018
A year on, it is clear that the Catalan parliamentary coup d’état of 2017 has strengthened the Spanish political nation
Could EU entry bans protect human rights?
Anthony Dworkin speaks with Gerald Knaus about how the EU can protect human rights and prevent rising illiberalism.
Bookshelf:
Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene
Not Enough - Human Rights in an Unequal World by Samuel Moyn
Flash Wars: Where could an autonomous weapons revolution lead us? (Commentary)
Ulrike Esther Franke - 22 November 2018
Making it harder to attribute an attack to a perpetrator will have repercussions beyond non-state use
Investment screening: A victory for Europe (Commentary)
François Godement - 21 November 2018
This week, the EU reached a political agreement on a framework for screening foreign direct investment at unprecedented speed, and took a step forward in building trust
Fighting words: The risks of loose talk about a “European army” (Commentary)
Nick Witney - 20 November 2018
'European army' is an empty phrase; what is actually needed is less talk and more action - more concrete projects to integrate defence efforts while avoiding careless talk
Brexit: This deal or no deal?
Anthony Dworkin speaks with Douglas Alexander about the proposed withdrawal agreement, whether it will get through parliament and what might happen if it doesn't.
Slovenia’s Greta Garbo syndrome (Commentary)
Marko Lovec - 15 November 2018
Findings from ECFR’s EU28 survey suggest that Slovenia has such a high expectation of potential partners that it risks to end up alone
The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal (Commentary)
Vessela Tcherneva - 13 November 2018
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
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Policy Brief
Under the gun: Rearmament for arms control in Europe
by Gustav Gressel - 28th November, 2018
Policy Brief
No middle ground: Moving on from the crypto wars
by Stefan Soesanto - 05th July, 2018
The ‘second crypto war’ is in full swing; European governments need to stop trying to defeat encryption and get more sophisticated themselves instead.
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China Analysis
The Trump opportunity: Chinese perceptions of the US administration
by Camille Boullenois, Jiakun Jack Zhang, Melanie Hart, Blaine Johnson, Earl Wang - 20th June, 2018
Four views from our authors on Chinese and Taiwanese views of the roots of Trump's strategy and trade policy, and Chinese blind spots
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Policy Brief
Can Europe save the world order?
by Anthony Dworkin & Mark Leonard - 24th May, 2018
The rules-based international order is under threat. The EU should place its defence at the centre of its global strategy.
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Policy Brief
Winning the normative war with Russia: An EU-Russia Power Audit
by Kadri Liik - 21st May, 2018
The path to winning the normative war will not go so much through countering Russia as through improving Europe’s resilience and reinvigorating its model
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Policy Brief
The Way Back: Brain Drain and Prosperity in the Western Balkans
by Alida Vracic - 09th May, 2018
The EU should do more to promote circular migration as part of their ongoing pursuit of European integration.
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Policy Brief
Separation anxiety: European influence at the UN after Brexit
by Richard Gowan - 08th May, 2018
Brexit has the potential to upset European coordination on development and human rights across the UN system.
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Policy Brief
Blue China: Navigating the Maritime Silk Road to Europe
by Mathieu Duchâtel and Alexandre Sheldon Duplaix - 23rd April, 2018
China’s Maritime Silk Road project is affecting Europe in vital areas of interest like maritime trade, shipbuilding, and the global reach of the Chinese navy.
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True north: Finland’s commitment to the European project (Commentary)
Almut Möller - 06 December 2018
Finland is an enthusiastic member of the European Union - but it could do with making more links across the continent
The radical right comes to Spain (Commentary)
José Ignacio Torreblanca - 04 December 2018
After this week's election in Spain, the far-right party Vox now has its first MPs. But it is too early to say if we are seeing a resurgence of Spanish nationalism.
The “European army”, a tale of wilful misunderstanding (Commentary)
Ulrike Esther Franke - 03 December 2018
The European army concept is ambiguous - what do European leaders actually want to achieve?
Taking back control: How European citizens are slowly gaining power (Commentary)
Caroline de Gruyter - 03 December 2018
Transfer of power to Brussels may weaken member states, but it empowers citizens - it is a pity EU citizens do not know their own power
Wildest Dream: A costly election for Georgia’s ruling party (Commentary)
Tornike Sharashenidze - 30 November 2018
This week, Georgians chose a new president in a controversial election. Now, they have to live up to their promises
The US and China are the closest of enemies (Commentary)
Mark Leonard - 27 November 2018
After years of economic symbiosis in which the US purchased low-cost Chinese imports and China purchased US Treasuries, China has begun to pursue the prerogatives of a superpower, and the US has responded in kind. As a result, both countries are becoming more alike, particularly in their belief that there can be only one winner.
Loss adjustment: European politics realigns for Brexit (Commentary)
Josef Janning - 26 November 2018
Unfulfilled expectations have caused traditional allies to shift their focus away from the UK
Democracy defeated the coup (Commentary)
José Ignacio Torreblanca - 23 November 2018
A year on, it is clear that the Catalan parliamentary coup d’état of 2017 has strengthened the Spanish political nation
Sicherheitshalber - #7: Tornadonachfolge, Klimawandel und Buchempfehlungen
„Sicherheitshalber“ ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. In Folge 7 beschäftigt Thomas Wiegold, Frank Sauer, Carlo Masala und Ulrike Franke zuerst die Frage danach, welches Kampfflugzeug den alten Tornado der Bundeswehr ersetzen soll - und welche Implikationen diese Entscheidung für die “nukleare Teilhabe” Deutschlands hat. Als zweites wenden sich die vier Podcaster dem Klimawandel zu und erörtern, ob und inwiefern dieser sicherheitspolitische Implikationen hat. Am Ende des Podcasts stehen diesmal einige Buchempfehlungen - als Anregung zum Lesen und natürlich für alle, die noch nach Ideen für Buchgeschenke suchen.
Lange Shownotes sind auf Soundcloud zu finden.
How has Germany’s strategy shifted?
Mark Leonard speaks with Michael Thumann about Germany and its new role in the world.
Bookshelf:
The Great Delusion: Liberal Dreams and International Realities by John J. Mearsheimer
Spionagechef im geheimen Krieg by Markus Wolf
Die Zeit articles by Michael ThumannSicherheitshalber Spezial - Berlin Foreign Policy Forum
„Sicherheitshalber“ ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. Am 27. November 2018 waren Carlo Masala, Ulrike Franke, Thomas Wiegold und Frank Sauer auf Einladung der Körberstiftung beim „Berlin Foreign Policy Forum“ unterwegs. Dort nahmen sie eine „Sicherheitshalber“ Spezialfolge auf, mit Jana Puglierin, Programmleiterin des Alfred von Oppenheim-Zentrum für europäische Zukunftsfragen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), und Eric Gujer, Chefredakteur der Neuen Züricher Zeitung (NZZ). In der Diskussion ging es um die Außenansicht des aktuellen Wandels der deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik, sowie um die Debatte rund um das Buzzwort „Europäische Armee“.
Lange Shownotes sind auf Soundcloud zu finden.
Could EU entry bans protect human rights?
Anthony Dworkin speaks with Gerald Knaus about how the EU can protect human rights and prevent rising illiberalism.
Bookshelf:
Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene
Not Enough - Human Rights in an Unequal World by Samuel Moyn
Brexit: This deal or no deal?
Anthony Dworkin speaks with Douglas Alexander about the proposed withdrawal agreement, whether it will get through parliament and what might happen if it doesn't.
Midterm elections: Will US foreign policy change?
Mark Leonard speaks with Craig Kennedy, Jeremy Shapiro and Anna Kuchenbecker about the election results and Donald Trump's tenure. The podcast was recorded on 8th November 2018.
Bookshelf:
The Great Delusion by John J. Mearsheimer
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Lords of the Desert by James Barr
The Coming of Democracy by Mark R. Cheathem
#6: Trident Juncture, deutsche Rüstungsexportpolitik mit Saudi-Arabien, und USAs Rückzug vom INF-Vertrag
„Sicherheitshalber“ ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. In Folge 6 diskutieren Thomas Wiegold, Frank Sauer, Carlo Masala und Ulrike Franke zuerst die NATO-Übung Trident Juncture in Norwegen. Danach geht es im Lichte des Mordes am saudischen Journalisten Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi um die deutsche Rüstungsexportpolitik und die europäische Uneinigkeit in diesem Feld. Abschließend prüfen die vier Podcaster noch kurz, ob das nukleare Arsenal Chinas tatsächlich ein stichhaltiges Argument ist, um den von den USA angekündigten Rückzug vom INF-Vertrag zu begründen.
Lange Shownotes sind auf Soundcloud zu finden.
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Monocle
08th December, 2018
Ulrike Franke appears on a podcast for Monocle on the concept of a European army.
Voice of America
07th December, 2018
Richard Gowan quoted by Voice of America on the appointment of Heather Nauert as the new US ambassador to the UN.
CNBC
03rd December, 2018
José Ignacio Torreblanca interviewed by CNBC on the recent regional elections in Andalucia and the rise of populism in Spain.
The UK in a Changing Europe
30th November, 2018
Nick Witney's op-ed on the future UK-EU security partnership.
La Croix
29th November, 2018
Manuel Lafont Raponouil is interviewed by La Croix regarding Germany's proposal of an European seat at the Security Council.
L’Orient-Le Jour
28th November, 2018
Manuel Lafont Rapnouil is quoted by L'Orient-Le Jour regarding multilateralism, Trump and the United Nations.
Courthouse News Service
27th November, 2018
Nick Witney quoted by Courthouse News Service regarding European talks of an EU army.
NBC
24th November, 2018
Gustav Gressel quoted by NBC news regarding Russia jamming NATO's GPS signals during Trident Juncture exercises.
Washington Post
23rd November, 2018
Josef Janning quoted by the Washington Post on the possibility of Friedrich Merz succeeding Angela Merkel as chair of the CDU.
Bloomberg
22nd November, 2018
Piotr Buras quoted by Bloomberg on Poland's alliances and foreign policy.
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Upcoming events
Past events
New rules for the game? The free trade multilateral order and the return of geopolitics
Berlin - 06 Dec 18
The panel will adress the impact of the US-China trade war for Europe and Japan.
Europa in der Mottenkiste? Sicherheitspolitik und die Zukunft des Multilateralismus
Berlin - 26 Nov 18
Mittagsgespräch zu einer aktiveren europäischen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik und der Zukunft des Multilateralismus.
Getting Out from In-Between
Berlin - 15 Nov 18
The European Council on Foreign Relations invites you to a discussion on the regional security order between Russia and the West.
Comida de trabajo: Facing Russia’s Disinformation: the UK’s Strategy and Recent Experience
Madrid - 15 Nov 18
Almuerzo de trabajo, en colaboración con la Embajada británica en España y la organización Integrity Initiative, sobre cómo hacer frente a la desinformación rusa y cuál es la estrategia y las experiencias de Reino Unido.
The Rise and Fall of the Liberal International Order
Berlin - 02 Nov 18
The European Council on Foreign Relations invites you to attend our Black Coffe Morning with John J. Mearsheimer, on the future of the liberal order.
Kooperation und Konflikt in der EU
Berlin - 30 Oct 18
Debatte & Fish-Bowl Diskussion über neue Impulse für die Zusammenarbeit in Europa und Vorstellung des 'EU Coalition Explorer'
Les Européens peuvent-ils rester solidaires face à Donald Trump ?
Paris - 19 Oct 18
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning (BCM) avec Célia Belin, Barbara Kunz, et modéré par Manuel Lafont Rapnouil.
