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Britain's 2014 justice opt-out: Why it bodes ill for Cameron's EU strategy
Essay by Hugo Brady, 23 January 2013
Asia's fading economic miracle
Policy brief by George Magnus, 11 January 2013
How to expand renewable energy after 2020
Policy brief by Stephen Tindale, 07 December 2012

Why France is leaving Afghanistan

Insight by Edward Burke
02 February 2012

France has sent a clear message by withdrawing its troops early from Afghanistan: NATO is failing to meet its objectives. The problem lies in Kabul not Paris.
Issue 82 February/March 2012

27 January 2012
Needed: A growth strategy for Europe
By Simon Tilford
Why an EU financial transactions tax is a red herring
By Philip Whyte
The US declares peace in Europe, prematurely
External author(s): Tomas Valasek
The Baltic states and Ireland are not a model for Italy and Spain

Insight by Simon Tilford
27 January 2012

Were Italy and Spain to emulate the Baltics states and Ireland, the implications for the European economy and the future of the euro would be devastating.
Three views on modernisation and the rule of law in Russia

Essay by Christopher Granville, Philip Hanson and Alena Ledeneva
23 January 2012

Russia's economy is held back by corruption and a weak legal system. Three experts explain why reform is difficult, but also give cause for hope.
Saving Schengen: How to protect passport-free travel in Europe

Report by Hugo Brady
20 January 2012

Schengen countries must decide when Bulgaria and Romania should join, whether Greece should leave and how to work more closely with Turkey on border control.
Is Austria the new Finland?

Insight by Katinka Barysch
13 January 2012

Germany and France tend to pre-cook euro rescue plans. Smaller EU countries resent being sidelined. Slovakia and Finland have threatened vetoes and demanded concessions. Which country is next?
What Europe's new diplomatic service can do for Britain

Insight by Edward Burke
10 January 2012

Following a recent agreement on EU foreign policy the UK should not miss an opportunity to use Europe's new diplomatic service to reinforce British interests.
The Commission's energy roadmap is a missed opportunity

Insight by Stephen Tindale
22 December 2011

Instead of modelling scenarios in its 2050 energy roadmap, the Commission should have identified priorities for 2012 action: energy efficiency, ETS and a 2030 renewables target.