The European Endowment for Democracy: will it fly?
Delays in setting up the European Endowment for Democracy cast further question-marks over Europe’s scale of ambition in democracy support.
Does NATO matter for US defence policy?
The renewed focus of US defence policy towards Asia does not endanger the future of NATO.
Democracy in Central Asia: Sowing in unfertile fields?
International support for democracy has had little impact in Central Asia and has become a secondary objective after human rights monitoring and promoting rule of law reform. Is Central Asia a no-go area for democracy promoters or are there any entry points?
Assad's fall: how likely, how desirable?
In case Assad does fall suddenly, the international community must stand prepared to deal with the consequences of the ensuing political vacuum.
Why Germany is not becoming Europe's hegemon
Germany has taken centre state during the Euro crisis, but Berlin has neither the will nor the capability to become Europe's leader.
Opinion articles
- Nato: Do what you do best (Jos Boonstra, EU Observer)
- To boycott or not to boycott Euro 2012 in Ukraine? (Natalia Shapovalova, New Europe)
- Adiós, 'grandeur', adiós (Cristina Manzano, El Periódico)
- Who cares about EU defense policy? (Daniel Keohane, IP Journal)
