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Why France is leaving Afghanistan
Insight by Edward Burke, 02 February 2012
What Europe's new diplomatic service can do for Britain
Insight by Edward Burke, 10 January 2012
Britain and France should not give up on EU defence co-operation
Policy brief by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 24 October 2011

Russia is not completely wrong about Syria

Insight by Edward Burke, 17 February 2012

The Kremlin may be playing realpolitik and taking pride in blocking the West in Syria, but it has drawn attention to some weaknesses in Western diplomacy.
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.
The US declares peace in Europe, prematurely

Bulletin article by Tomas Valasek, 26 January 2012

The Pentagon's 'strategic guidance', released on January 5th, makes three key changes: it establishes Asia as the focus of US military efforts, with the Middle East a close second. It foresees fewer 'nation-building'
Germany's military future is vital for Europe

Opinion piece by Tomas Valasek
Defence Management Journal, 19 January 2012

Tomas Valasek, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence at the Centre for European Reform, argues that Germany's next step following its refusal to participate in Libya may be crucial for European defence…
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.
EU foreign policy must not become a casualty of the euro crisis

Opinion piece by Charles Grant
EU Observer, 16 December 2011

Dear EU leaders,

We are seriously concerned about the impact that the current eurozone debt crisis is having on the external relations of the Union.
Governments need incentives to pool and share militaries

Insight by Tomas Valasek, 01 November 2011

Military collaboration among EU countries makes economic sense, but governments will need additional incentives to overcome reservations about initial costs and erosion of national sovereignty.
Britain and France should not give up on EU defence co-operation

Policy brief by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 24 October 2011

Although EU defence efforts have delivered less than had been hoped, they have led to some welcome improvements in European military capabilities.

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