Publications

The proposal from Russian President Dmitri Medvedev for a new European security architecture enlivened the debate about the relationship between the EU and Russia. Yet, under the term security, the Ru...chevron_right

In this volume, the authors contribute to the debate about global imbalances and the question of how global actors in general - and the European Union in particular - should deal with the growing dise...chevron_right

Next week’s Climate Summit in Copenhagen presents the opportunity to establish a global response to climate change – an opportunity that most likely will be wasted. Yet, although dismal prospects for ...chevron_right

The Treaty of Lisbon does not bestow a president on Europe, but at least the European Council is getting one. The character of the new office will be determined to some extent by the incumbent. Now th...chevron_right

This policy brief looks at the future of Turkish-Armenian relations following the signing of the protocols on the normalization of relations between the two powers on 10 October 2009. The authors look...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the Irish vote on the Lisbon Treaty on 2 October 2009. It looks at the ratification process, the mood in Ireland and the possible consequences of the 2008-2009 economic crisis for...chevron_right

This paper argues that the European policy of the German government is bound to change, partly as a result of the new EU institutional framework. It analyzes the impact of a ruling by the German Const...chevron_right

This paper finds that it is time for a rapprochement between Iran, its neighbors and the West. The author suggests that concessions need to be made on all sides: Iran needs to obtain recognition of it...chevron_right

This paper addresses Euro-skeptic pressure from the left- and right-wing fringes of the political spectrum of established parties in the EU. The authors suggest that it is essential for EU supporters ...chevron_right

This paper suggests that despite its undeniable "birth pangs," the Eastern Partnership symbolizes a change of paradigms in the foreign policy of the EU. The author finds that after the inception of th...chevron_right

This paper examines the enlargement and deepening of the EU since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The author argues that enlargement has now passed its peak, and deepening, which was supposed to have com...chevron_right

This analysis provides a short survey of the situation of the Roma, the largest ethnic minority in the EU. The author finds that in many EU member states, the Roma have not been sufficiently integrate...chevron_right

This article discusses the prospects for conflict resolution and stability in the aftermath of Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence. It surveys political developments since 2008, demonstrating th...chevron_right

This article explores the regional situation in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. It shows how regional powers are involved in a convoluted way, and thus, trust between actors has reached...chevron_right

This volume includes three analyses of the relationship between the EU and Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The authors offer policy recommendations for what should be done within the framework of the...chevron_right