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All alone? What US retrenchment means for Europe and NATO
Report by François Heisbourg, Wolfgang Ischinger, George Robertson, Kori Schake, Tomas Valasek, 01 March 2012
Why France is leaving Afghanistan
Insight by Edward Burke, 02 February 2012
The US and the EU should support the Palestinian bid for UN membership
Insight by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 25 August 2011

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'
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.
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.
Britain draws the wrong lessons from Libya

Bulletin article by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 01 August 2011

When it comes to defence, the United Kingdom is giving up on the EU. For most Britons, the war in Libya has confirmed that the majority of European countries are simply not serious about defence.
Turkey's choice

Opinion piece by Katinka Barysch
International Herald Tribune, 02 June 2011

Turkey's election in 2007 was preceded by threats of a military coup. The 2002 one was overshadowed by an economic meltdown.
The EU and Russia: All smiles and no action?

Policy brief by Katinka Barysch, 18 April 2011

The relationship between the EU and Russia has been warmer than it has been for year. Yet there has been little progress on a new bilateral treaty, an energy dialogue, the new modernisation partnership or security co-operation.
A new opportunity for EU foreign policy

Bulletin article by Charles Grant, Katinka Barysch, 01 February 2011

The EU's foreign policy has not impressed many people in recent years. A wide range of views among member-states has made it hard for the EU to develop focused policies on key issues such as Russia and China.

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