The American way of partnership
The United States has forged formal bilateral ‘strategic partnerships’ and developed strategic dialogues with scores of partners around the globe. This paper examines the purpose and content of US ‘strategic […]
European defence / NATO
Publications
Building European defence: an architect and a bank
If a set of investors plan a grand apartment building in which they can each afford just one apartment, they need an architect to design a building that is both […]
Commentaries
No more schisms in the holy alliance
In this article, Sven Biscop argues that NATO’s emphasis on deterrence due to the Ukraine crisis will mean a lot more political consultation between the EU and NATO is necessary.
Commentaries
A new ‘special relationship’ between Washington and Paris: undermining or underpinning the CSDP?
François Hollande’s recent state visit to Washington featured in-depth discussions on international security and on military cooperation in particular. Is this signalling the emergence of yet another ad hoc framework […]
The summit of our ambition? European defence between Brussels and Wales
When they meet at NATO’s Wales Summit in Newport on 4-5 September, the European Heads of State and Government should not see this as the first chapter of
The role of the European Union in the world
Despite the hopes raised by the most recent Treaties, the Lisbon Treaty in particular, the European Union has been unable to strengthen, let alone develop its role on the international […]
Events
Give PESCO a Chance
Many European politicians and officials have marked Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) as a breakthrough in European defence cooperation. Many think tank experts and other observers have been somewhat more sceptical. […]
Towards a world without nuclear tests : Fulfilling the promise
More than 20 years ago, the world took a decisive step to ban nuclear tests forever: the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was opened for signature. The Treaty foresees a definitive […]
Meer Europese defensiesamenwerking – Een meer Europese defensie-industrie?
Clingendael and Egmont address the defence industrial implications of the EU’s recent defence initiatives. (Photo credit: By Stefan Sundkvist [CC BY 2.0 ], Wikimedia Commons)
China’s Grand Strategy
Along with its rapid economic growth, China’s influence in world affairs has increased tremendously in the last years. The 19th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China in October […]