The EU’s capacity to absorb Turkey
The negotiations for the accession of Turkey were officially engaged on 3rd of October 2005. The negotiating framework contains conditions that are more restrictive than those imposed by the EU […]
Europe in the World
In a world that is largely driven by competition and rivalry (and partnership, yet) between great powers, understanding the Grand Strategy of each of these powers is crucial. So is developing a Grand Strategy for the EU itself. An EU that acts as one, as one pole of the multipolar world on a par with the other powers, is the only way to safeguard the way of life that the Member States of the EU have chosen, based on democracy, the free market, and equality.
Power cannot be divided: a global player must have political, economic, as well as military power. To that end, the Europe in the World Programme analyses the diplomacy and defence of the US, China, and Russia, and of the EU, NATO, and their members. We also focus on geoeconomics, researching Open Strategic Autonomy and the Global Gateway as key EU instruments, as well as the geoeconomic approaches of the other powers.
Defence policy is our third main axis of research, with a particular focus on European defence and its interaction with NATO, but also on nuclear deterrence and the deterrence of hybrid threats. Throughout all three research axis, we devote special attention to the role of Belgium, including notably the development of its own National Security Strategy and diplomatic and military capabilities.
Publications
De verantwoordelijkheid tot bescherming: een argument voor humanitaire interventie
in Jaarboek 2005 – Rode Kruis Vlaanderen. (Photo credit: EU/ ECHO 2013, © European Union)
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LVIII: Issue 3 (2005): The future of Andean integration and the relations with the EU
Introduction, E. Adiwasito, Ph. De Lombaerde and R. Torrent – Future of the EU-Andean community relations, Amb. L. Chuquihuara PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF ANDEAN INTEGRATION -Towards the strengthening of […]
The EU, the OSCE and the European security architecture: network or labyrinth?
The shake-up of the European security architecture produced by the end of the Cold War has not led to a clear-cut division of labour between the different actors involved. While […]
Books
The European Security Strategy. A global agenda for positive power
In December 2003 the EU adopted the European Security Strategy, the first ever common strategic vision of the Member States. This volume examines how the Strategy can form the basis […]
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LVIII: Issue 2 (2005): Power to the system. The UN High-Level panel and the reinvigoration of collective security. Conference proceedings
Opening Session -Panel 1: A new consensus on the use of force? -Panel 2: Proliferation – which strategy? -Panel 3: The challenges of frail, failing and failed states -Panel 4: […]