Commentaries
Biden and Europe, values and interests
Before his trip to Europe, President Biden spoke of its purpose as “rallying the democracies”. But international politics is not just a clash between the democrats and the dictators. Indeed, […]
Commentaries
Before his trip to Europe, President Biden spoke of its purpose as “rallying the democracies”. But international politics is not just a clash between the democrats and the dictators. Indeed, […]
The EU made its first forays into the field of public and cultural diplomacy when the European External Action Service (EEAS) was created a decade ago. In 2016 the Joint […]
Books
In a world that has returned to great power rivalry, understanding the grand strategy of these powers is crucial. This book introduces ten key terms for analysing grand strategy […]
Commentaries
If China is rising, it must be seeking world domination. If Russia is declining, it must be plotting revenge. The United States, in turn, will surely not refrain from anything […]
Commentaries
Trump’s approach to international organisations reminded one of Groucho Marx: “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member”. It was wise, therefore, to postpone the […]
Other publications
In his contribution to the 4th edition of the CSDP Handbook, Sven Biscop analyses the genesis of EU strategy, from the “pre-strategic” days of the 1990s, to the European Security […]
As Western powers contemplate armed intervention in Syria, their proficiency in translating raw military power into political effect is key. Can past experience in designing multinational campaigns still teach us […]
Panel discussion, preceded by a behind-closed-doors roundtable, with representatives from most EU member states. programme China (Photo credit: PMorgan, EveryStockPhoto)
Presentation of the Report directed by Elvire Fabry, Senior Research Fellow, Notre Europe – Jacques Delors Institute. Report Think global – Act European
Conference, DAY 1: Understanding Political Islam: Views From Within – Programme & registration, DAY 2: MENA in Transition: Players, Plans, and Positions. Programme (Photo credit: Norman Einstein, Wikimedia Commons)