Commentaries
What Putin wants (in Syria)
Many observers are speculating about Putin’s strategy in Syria. This commentary argues that Vladimir Putin’s military intervention is driven by five key objectives, with domestic, local,
EU strategy and foreign policy
Publications
Commentaries
An EU global strategy for foreign and security policy… and even defence
EU global strategy may help to curb growing defeatism and populism in Europe… says Jo Coelmont.
Commentaries
US-China cybersecurity agreement: a good case of cyber diplomacy
The US and China concluded a major cybersecurity agreement during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, on 25 September. This agreement, which includes some commitments and enforcing mechanisms,
Commentaries
An eventful summer (Syria and the teething of Europe)
This summer was not your typical summer. Among the many events that made the news, two events proved particularly dramatic for Europe: the continuous influx of refugees from war-torn countries […]
Global and operational: a new strategy for EU Foreign and Security Policy
Strategists of Europe, rejoice! The June 2015 European Council mandated High Representative Federica Mogherini to prepare “an EU global strategy on foreign and security policy” by June 2016. Fully twelve […]
Considering DPRK regime collapse: its probability and possible geopolitical and security consequences
Both the EU and its member states are in a period of rethinking security strategy to adapt to contemporary challenges both in the European region and beyond, including Northeast Asia. […]
Events
Brexit and the Power of Europe: Which strategy? Le Brexit et la puissance de l’Europe: quelle stratégie?
FULLY BOOKED Will Brexit diminish Europe’s power? In a world of renewed great power rivalry, this is a crucial question. At their annual joint conference, Egmont and the Institute […]
International Symposium: The future of Australia-EU relations: Synergies and shared concerns
This Symposium, funded by an EU Jean Monnet grant, will explore relations between Australia and the EU. Geographical distance, divergent political trajectories and varying perceptions and interests have, in the […]
New strategy – similar challenges: EU-Central Asia security cooperation
This by-invitation roundtable is dedicated to EU-Central Asia security cooperation with a focus on border management, countering violent extremism and security sector reform. It is jointly organised by the Egmont […]
Geopolitieke kanttekeningen 2011-2018, en daarna. Een wereld in volle geopolitieke transitie
Book launch (in Dutch) with Prof. dr. David Criekemans, Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont Institute and Associate Professor in ‘International Relations’, University of Antwerp. In de periode 2011-2018 werd onze wereld […]