Occupational hazards: The Russian military in Crimea (Commentary)

Gustav Gressel - 17 April 2019

While its current disposition in Crimea is mainly defensive in nature, Russia's military build-up on the peninsula could soon turn the Black Sea region into a security black hole. 

The Zelensky enigma: A different kind of populist (Commentary)

Andreas Umland - 16 April 2019

The second round of Ukraine's election for president takes place on 21 April; the comedian and political novice Volodymyr Zelensky is in the lead

Europe’s duty to help protect Crimean Tatars (Commentary)

Andrew Wilson & Ridvan Bari Urcosta - 11 April 2019

Crimean Tatars face increasing repression by Russian authorities, but divisions on cooperation with Moscow or Kiev, as well as internal leadership disputes, have hindered a unified response. Europe must advocate for Crimean Tatars' rights despite these challenges. 

After Crimea: Does NATO have the means to defend Europe? (Commentary)

Gustav Gressel - 02 April 2019

Military spending may now figure in public conversation about NATO. But the alliance, at 70 years old, still lacks military capabilities strong enough to protect Europe from Russia

A foot in the door? Russia’s International Investment Bank moves to Hungary (Commentary)

András Rácz - 18 March 2019

Budapest's decision to host a revived Soviet-era bank could provide its Russian employees with sweeping diplomatic immunities and hinder action in the event of a security threat. 

Familiarity breeds contempt: Why Russia makes mistakes on the world stage (Commentary)

Nicu Popescu - 14 March 2019

For all the accepted wisdom to the contrary, Russia is largely failing to achieve its core foreign policy objectives

Europe, Russia, and the laws of nature: Importance of the EP election (Commentary)

Kadri Liik - 11 March 2019

The outcome of May's European Parliament elections will inform Moscow's understanding of the EU as a political actor on the global stage - but what message will Europe send? 

Madrid - 22 Mar 19

Reunión del grupo de trabajo ECFR sobre Rusia, con un enfoque en las relaciones hispano-rusas y la ciber diplomacia.

Paris - 14 Mar 19

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning en présence de Marie Dumoulin, d’Andrew Wilson et de Nicu Popescu.

Berlin - 06 Mar 19

Workshop

Understanding the role of third actors & looking for solutions to tackle the brain drain

Berlin - 28 Feb 19

Black Coffee Morning in cooperation with Georgia's Reforms Associates (GRASS). 

Madrid - 06 Feb 19

Rueda de prensa, en colaboración con The Institute for Statecraft y Hybrid CoE, dedicada a la estrategia seguida por Rusia para influir en la seguridad europea.

Berlin - 29 Jan 19

5 years after the Maidan uprising we take a look at Ukraine's impressive progress. How can European partners uphold the momentum for reform and foster further EU integration of Ukraine? 

Warsaw - 22 Jan 19

What should Poland's and Germany's contribution to the region's security look like?

Crimea at five

Jeremy Shapiro is standing in for the regular host Mark Leonard and discusses the current situation in Crimea and relations between Russia and Ukraine with ECFR experts Kadri Liik and Nicu Popsecu. The podcast was recorded on 13 March 2019.

EU Radio is now also broadcasting this podcast on Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 9am CET every week. You can listen to the station at euradio.fr.

Bookshelf:
We need to talk about Putin by Mark Galeotti 

History of the Russian Revolution by Leon Trotsky 

The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin 

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The US role in Syria

Anthony Dworkin steps in for Mark Leonard and discusses the US strategy in Syria with Asli Aydintasbas, Julien Barnes-Dacey and Jasmin El-Gamal. The podcast was recorded on 10 January 2019.

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The Sea of Azov: The newest front in the war in Ukraine?

Mark Leonard speaks with Andrew Wilson, Kadri Liik and Nicu Popescu about the Kerch Strait ship capture, what this means and how the international community could react to the latest tensions. The podcast was recorded on 26 November 2018.

Bookshelf:
The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll 
Why doctors hate their computers by Atul Gawande
Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President - What We Don't, Can't, and Do Know by Kathleen Hall Jamieson 
Network Propaganda - Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics by Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, and Hal Roberts 
Distant love by Ulrich Beck and Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim 

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Russian foreign policy in the cyber age

Podcast de notre BCM du 7 novembre en partenariat avec l’Institut d’études de sécurité de l’Union européenne (EUISS): « Russian foreign policy in the cyber age » en présence d’Alina Polyakova, policy fellow à la Brookings Institution, Stanislav Secrieru, analyste senior à l’EUISS, et Nicu Popescu, directeur du programme Europe Elargie de l'ECFR.

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The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

Mark Leonard speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, Jeremy Shapiro and Julien Barnes-Dacy about what effect the incident might have on relations between Saudi Arabia, the US and Turkey. The podcast was recorded on the 16 October 2018.

Bookshelf:

The Jungle Grows Back by Robert Kagan

The River of Doubt by Candice Millard 

Lords of the Desert by James Barr 

Khashoggi disappearance: Time for an independent investigation by Julien Barnes-Dacey 

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Macedonian referendum: What happens next?

Mark Leonard speaks with Vessela Tcherneva and Robert Cooper about the contested result and how it might be solved.

Bookshelf:
Carnegie report on the Balkan wars 
Safe Passage - The Transition from British to American Hegemony by Tori Schake 
The Master and Margarita Reader’s Guide by Mikhail Bulgakov
The Age of Rubens: Diplomacy, Dynastic politics and the Visual Arts in Early 17th Century Europe 
Breaking old habits in the Balkans by Robert Cooper 
Macedonia’s looming war of interpretations by Vessela Tcherneva 

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Russia and the Middle East

Podcast de notre conférence du 1 octobre en partenariat avec l’Institut d’études de sécurité de l’Union européenne (EUISS) : « Russia and the Middle East » en présence de Nicu Popescu, directeur du programme Europe Elargie, Stanislav Secrieru, senior analyst à l’EUISS, Julien Barnes-Dacey, directeur du programme MENA et Timofey Borisov, chercheur au Centre de l'analyse des stratégies et technologies de Moscou (CAST).

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Gustav Gressel is quoted by DW on an AfD lawmaker's trip to Crimea despite German sanctions. 

Gustav Gressel is quoted by Deutsche Welle in the context of the Crimea visit by an AfD politician. 

Asli Aydintasbas is quoted by Courrier International regarding the spying affair between Turkey and the US.

Nicu Popescu participated in the radio programme "Affaires étrangères" of France culture regarding the upcoming presidential elections in Ukraine. 

Nicu Popescu is quoted by Le Monde regarding the 2019 Moldovan parliamentary election.

Nicu Popescu speaks to the Atlantic on upcoming elections in Moldova. 

Nicu Popescu on the dynamic between France, reluctant to provoke Russia, and Georgia's new president, a former French diplomat. 

Nicu Popescu is quoted by Le Monde regarding the relationship between Russia and the ex-republics of the Soviet Union. 

Tara Varma is interviewed by Arte regarding US and Russia's withdrawal from the INF Treaty and the consequences for Europe.