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The prima donnas of EU foreign policy
In this article, Sven Biscop assesses the recent appointment of Federica Mogherini as High Representative for EU foreign policy.
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Winter is coming – will spring follow? Ukraine and the future of EU-Russia relations
A constructibe relationship with Russia must remain our goal and may still be achieved, argues Sven Biscop.
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Save us from Ashton-bis
The future High Representative should have authority recognized by all Member States, which he or she should unite, not divide.
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Replacing the Belgian F16s is but a logical decision
Without armed forces, there are no instruments left when diplomacy fails. To be an effective instrument, all three forces (army, navy and air force) require a combat capability.
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Belgian Foreign Policy: in search of a new course
The last major review of Belgian foreign policy dates back to the 1990s. Enough has changed at the global, European and Belgian level to warrant a new critical reflection. On […]
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Am I an academic?
In this Long Post, Sven Biscop discusses the nature of being an academic and a think-tanker whilst also offering advice on thinking and writing about political science and policy. This […]