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Is Russia a partner to the EU in Bosnia?

Policy brief by Tomas Valasek
19 March 2009

Where does Bosnia fit in the broader picture of EU – Russian relations? The EU and Russia are ostensibly partners in building a viable government in this Balkan country, but for much of 2007-08 Russia encouraged Bosnian politicians to resist EU-sponsored police reforms.
The real G20 agenda

Insight by Katinka Barysch
13 March 2009

Finance ministers from the G20 countries are meeting in London this weekend to prepare for the global economic summit at the start of April. Expectations are high. But what will the summit be about?
Economic crisis and the 'eastern partnership'

Insight by Tomas Valasek
10 March 2009

In two months, at a summit in Prague on May 7th 2009, the European Union will launch a new policy for Eastern Europe – an 'eastern partnership'.
Financial regulation: Is the Channel narrowing?

Insight by Philip Whyte
27 February 2009

On February 25th 2009, a Commission-appointed taskforce headed by Jacques de Larosière published its much-awaited report on financial supervision in the EU.
Why enlargement is in trouble

Insight by Katinka Barysch
24 February 2009

It is five years since the EU admitted eight Central and East European countries, followed by another two in 2007. To celebrate this anniversary, Commissioner Olli Rehn has just released a report that explains how these countries have benefited from integrating into the EU.
Germany: Between a rock and a hard place

Insight by Simon Tilford
19 February 2009

Twelve months ago it seemed inconceivable that any member of the EU could face a sovereign debt crisis. It would have been the stuff of fantasy to argue that Ireland or Austria could be among those at risk.
Russia's crisis - what it means for regime stability and Moscow's relations with the world

Policy brief by Bobo Lo
19 February 2009

The global financial crisis has had a tremendous impact on Russia. Its much-vaunted resurgence has hit the buffers, and the mood in Moscow is one of mounting anxiety.
A thaw between Russia and the West?

Insight by Charles Grant
13 February 2009

After several years of chilly relations between Moscow and western capitals, a little warmth is detectable. At both the Davos Word Economic Forum in January, and the Munich Security Conference in February, the Russians’ exchanges with Americans and Europeans were fairly polite.