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EU defence Syria Costs of star wars

The trials and tribulations of European defence co-operation
Policy brief by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 24 July 2013
A Balkan map for the road to Damascus?
Bulletin article by Ian Bond, 24 May 2013
NATO and the costs of star wars
Insight by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 01 May 2013

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.
What Libya says about future NATO operations

Insight by Tomas Valasek, 26 August 2011

In Libya, the Europeans have for the first time responded to Washington's calls to assume responsibility for their neighbourhood. This should be cause for cautious optimism about NATO.
The US and the EU should support the Palestinian bid for UN membership

Insight by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 25 August 2011

The US and the EU should support the Palestinian request for UN recognition. If framed constructively, the Palestinian initiative can strengthen the prospects for peace.

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