Publications

Will the US´ August 2017 ´Countering America´s Adversaries through Sanctions Act´ - which imposes sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia - unduly interfere with EU energy security? The author of this text doesn’t thinks so. Indeed, he contends that the law...chevron_right

This text analyzes 1) the impact of Ukraine’s blockades on separatist territories in Eastern Donbas, and 2) Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the personal identity documents issued by these territories. In the case of the blockades, the text’s author focuses on...chevron_right

What will be the post-Brexit fate of the three Million EU citizens now living in Britain? One option under discussion is naturalizing all non-UK EU nationals as UK citizens. Unfortunately, the hurdles to this particular plan include 1) deciding who is entitled to receive...chevron_right

The fourth Ideas Lab, which occurred in February 2017, focused on the complex problems currently bedeviling Europe. This report both reviews and synopsizes the insights that were gleaned on a variety of subjects, including 1) the migration flows originating from the Mediterranean; 2) the future prospects of...chevron_right

This commentary takes stock of the most important EU-related issues facing Emmanuel Macron at the start of his presidency. They include 1) stabilizing the Eurozone; 2) stemming and/or managing refugee flows into Europe; and 3) establishing a substantive European defense and security policy. Due to the broad range and complexity of these issues, Macron will have to choose carefully where to concentrate his efforts, especially if he hopes to have a lasting impact over time.chevron_right

The EU’s Global Strategy insists on integrated, multi-dimensional approaches to conflict prevention, management and resolution. That reads well on paper, argues this commentary, but the difficulty of transforming an ambition into reality couldn’t be more obvious than in the ongoing crisis in Macedonia...chevron_right

In this paper, John Bruton, the former Prime Minister of Ireland, speculates on the potential impact of Brexit on his country. He specifically analyzes 1) the UK’s expected positions in the upcoming negotiations and the likely responses from...chevron_right

Now that Turkish voters have supported the “codification of autocracy,” argue the authors of this commentary, any hope for the democratic removal of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has evaporated. Given this state of affairs, the EU should terminate Turkey’s accession process. That’s because...chevron_right

Since the ouster of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, the EU has deployed most of its crisis response approaches and instruments in the country. Too bad they have been so ineffective. In fact, nothing in Libya has followed the traditional liberal...chevron_right

This text interprets President Trump’s travel bans as part of a larger scheme to secure US access to the personal data of private citizens on a global scale. Amidst ongoing discord over privacy rights and transatlantic data flows, the piece’s authors argue that...chevron_right

This commentary considers the possibility and feasibility of the EU and China signing a Free Trade Agreement. It concludes that Brussels should promote interregional trade initiatives and negotiate a closer...chevron_right

In April 2017 Turkey’s voters may agree to replace their country’s parliamentary system with a presidential one that will contain few checks and balances. That such a system will violate the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership is obvious, despite the...chevron_right

The authors of this commentary wring their hands over Turkey’s proposed constitutional reform package, which will effectively substitute a checks and balances political system for one dominated by an executive branch. As a response, the EU should...chevron_right

This report analyzes the ongoing UN negotiations for a Global Compact on Migration. The text’s authors specifically look at the objectives and framework of the negotiations, the role being played by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the involvement of the EU. The authors additionally stress the importance of integrating...chevron_right

This report contemplates the potential economic impact of Brexit on what will be the remaining 27 members of the EU. More specifically, the text’s authors focuses on the areas of trade in goods and services, investment, and the free movement of people. After...chevron_right