Democracy in Central Asia: Sowing in unfertile fields?
International support for democracy has had little impact in Central Asia and has become a secondary objective after human rights monitoring and promoting rule of law reform. Is Central Asia a no-go area for democracy promoters or are there any entry points?
Security and development in Central Asia: EU, Russian and Chinese policies compared
China and Russia are the most influential external actors in Central Asia, while the EU has substantially increased its activity and presence in the region since 2007.
Assad's fall: how likely, how desirable?
In case Assad does fall suddenly, the international community must stand prepared to deal with the consequences of the ensuing political vacuum.
Why Germany is not becoming Europe's hegemon
Germany has taken centre state during the Euro crisis, but Berlin has neither the will nor the capability to become Europe's leader.
After the China-EU summit: reaffirming a comprehensive strategic partnership
The China-EU summit last February has improved the atmospherics of mutual relations but the partnership’s potential remains unfulfilled.
When gravity fails... Five futures for Euro-Mediterranean relations
The EU needs to think about what kind of longer-term pattern it seeks for its relations with the Middle East. This policy brief explores five future scenarios.
Opinion articles
- Adiós, 'grandeur', adiós (Cristina Manzano, El Periódico)
- Who cares about EU defense policy? (Daniel Keohane, IP Journal)
- Mal inicio para la nueva diplomacia comercial (Cristina Manzano, El Periódico)
- Iran: "Freeze but recognise" (Daniel Keohane, European Geostrategy blog)
