Publications

This policy brief provides insights into Greece's relations with Central Asian countries and its overall strategy in the region. It looks at Greece's approach in areas such as trade and energy, securi...chevron_right

While Islamists may hold the reins of power in post-revolutionary Egypt, that doesn’t mean the influence of non-Islamist groups isn’t strong. If they are going to be a credible opposition force, however, Moataz el Fegiery argues they will need to make some painful political and economic compromises.chevron_right

This paper examines the progress made in the European Union’s global energy and climate policies over the last three years. It argues that impressive foundations have been laid for a more coherent and...chevron_right

Both the EU and Brazil are international actors in transition. Does that mean they will become closer or more distant partners? As Susanne Gratius and Giovanni Grevi see it, the future is bright provided Brussels and Brasilia first build mutual trust by cooperating on security issues and human rights.chevron_right

This policy brief examines the relationship between the EU and civil society in neighboring countries to the east. It focuses on the perceptions local actors have of the EU’s support for democratic re...chevron_right

The authors of this policy brief assess Europe's trade strategy. Europe’s current growth strategy is based on a larger trade surplus with the rest of the world to make up for slow domestic growth. The...chevron_right

This brief discusses the prospects for economic and political transition in China. According to the author, demand for public participation in decisionmaking and a more transparent government is growi...chevron_right

According to this brief, EU and US policies remain strikingly similar in the wake of the Arab uprisings. US and European policies towards the Middle East and North Africa have been modestly upgraded b...chevron_right

This publication addresses Belgium's and Luxembourg's approach towards Central Asia in the fields of politics and values; trade and energy; security; and development assistance. Similarly to several o...chevron_right

This brief talks about China's increasing aid donorship and the EU's reaction to this trend. It argues the EU's reaction has been incoherent and that it needs to assess how to adapt to the changing si...chevron_right

This publication addresses Romania's approach towards Central Asia in the fields of politics and values; trade and energy; security; development assistance. The political dialogue between Romania and ...chevron_right

This analysis looks at the Brazil-EU partnership and highlights possible areas for closer cooperation following the summit held in January 2013. The economic crisis has prompted the two countries to s...chevron_right

This policy brief argues that the ongoing changes in the Middle East and North Africa are not just about domestic level political reform but also regional security dynamics. According to the author, n...chevron_right

This publication discusses the Baltic states' approach to Central Asia in the fields of politics and values; trade and energy; security; development assistance. The Baltic states, the author argues, s...chevron_right

This brief discusses how the French campaign in Mali can achieve success. It argues that success depends on having a sound understanding of the complex dynamics of Mali’s internal conflict and fragili...chevron_right