Part II of the Security Brief on the Russian proposals for a New Security Architecture for Europe focuses on the Russian drafts for a “European Security Treaty” and for an […]
This paper discusses a number of long-term global trends that are likely to affect the ambition of the EU to be a global actor. Being or becoming a global power […]
In this Security Policy Brief, Sven Biscop and Jo Coelmont outline a concrete proposal to implement Permanent Structured Cooperation, the new defence mechanism introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. Setting real […]
Climate change will cause major physical, ecological, economic, social, and geopolitical adjustments. Arctic melting is providing new opportunities, not only to the five littoral states, but also to other major […]
Commentaries
On l’a vu à Copenhague, l’UE n’est pas capable de jouer à la realpolitik avec la Chine ou les USA. Comment arriver à un “ordre multilatéral” où l’UE ne serait […]
In his recent speech at the College of Europe, Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council, likened the EU to a convoy of 27 ships, each flying both […]