European Union
Taking 'Constitutionalism' and 'Legitimacy' Seriously
This 19-page discussion paper focuses on issues of constitutionalism and democracy with special reference to the European Union
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-18
The Georgia-Russia Stalemate: Do’s and Don’ts for Avoiding a New Cold War
This 32-page discussion paper reflects on the August 2008 conflict between Georgia and Russia.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-16
Ends, Means, and Meaning
A Belgian article claiming that the EU lacks a clear strategic narrative
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-13
Can This Treaty Be Saved? Breaking the Stalemate on Conventional Forces in Europe
ACA
This US article studies the status of conventional arms control in Europe
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-07
Azerbaijan to Take Lead in Supplying Europe with Natural Gas
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on that country's committment to supplying “substantial volumes” of its own natural gas production to the European Union
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-01
The EU’s Eastern Partnership and Regional Politics
ADA
An Azerbaijani article evaluating the European Union’s latest initiative towards its Eastern neighborhood
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-02
Azerbaijan and the EU Eastern Partnership: Toward a Relationship of Equals?
ADA
An azerbaijani commentary on the relationship between the EU and Azerbaijan
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-01
What Role for the EU in Resolving Conflicts in the South Caucasus?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article explaining how the European Union is increasingly active in seeking solutions to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, its leaders recognizing that without such solutions, there is a very real risk that instability in that region will spreadbeyond the Black Sea region into what is now the European Union
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-15
Can the European Union Play a Balanced Role in the South Caucasus?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the role of the EU in the South Caucasus
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-29
The European Union and the South Caucasus: Available Options and a Strategic Necessity
ADA
An Azerbaijani article arguing that Europe need to develop special expertise on the South Caucasus region, get to know its leaders, and become familiar with their problems and prospects
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
The Eastern Partnership and EU-Azerbaijan Relations
ADA
This Azerbaijani article looks at how the EU's Eastern Partnership has impacted upon EU-Azerbaijan relations
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-15
A Gathering European Economic Storm
AEI
An 8-page US presentation pointing to a heightened risk that the Eurozone will experience a spate of sovereign debt defaults within the next six months
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
Agricultural Pesticides: To Spray or not to Spray
AEI
A US article commenting on EU proposals for banning the use of a number of chemicals in pesticides
Poverty & Hunger, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-14
Europe Confronts Stein’s Law
AEI
A US article arguing that European policy makers remain in denial about the severity and immediacy of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
The Eurozone Crisis and the US Economy: What Has Gone Wrong?
AEI
This 5-page US outlook examines how the United States and Europe are currently embroiled in interconnected economic crises that represent a threat not only to their own citizens but also to the world economy as a whole
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-05
Euro Will Unravel, and Soon
AEI
A 5-page US paper arguing that the sovereign-debt crisis in Greece will likely intensify in the months ahead, seriously threatening both the European and the global economic recovery
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-23
How Did Europe's Debt Crisis Get So Bad?
AEI
This 5-page US article explains how Europe is now battling an acute systemic debt crisis that threatens the global financial system and the global economy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-12-02
Challenges for European Defense Budgets after the Economic Crisis
AEI
An 8-page US security outlook arguing the need for greater defence cooperation and pooling of military resources among European states
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-07-13
Europe and Islam
AEI
The text of a US lecture exploring how the twin forces of Islamic migration and violence are transforming and subduing Europe
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-04
A Statistical Analysis of the Quality of Impact Assessment in the European Union
AEI-Brookings
A 27-page study of the quality of the impact assessments of EU initiatives
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-25
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalisation
AFD
This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-30
The Politics of Emissions Trading in Britain and Germany
AGF
A 44-page report examining the politics of emissions trading in Britain and Germany
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-31
'Trading Up':Improving and Extending the European Carbon Market
AGF
The 36-page report of a British-German conference held to discuss means of reducing GHG emissions in Europe
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-09
Creating Sustainable Growth in Europe
AGF
Papers delivered at a conference, "Midpoint", held as part of an initiative created to guide sustainable growth in Europe (single page linking to conference papers)
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30
The 'Economic' Implications of the Euro
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the "economic" implications of the Euro
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-17
When the Rules are the Real Risks
American Enterprise Institute
A commentary arguing that the European Union should adopt the common sense approach used by the U.S. for regulating the private sector
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-01
Learning to Live Without Europe
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A 4-page American commentary on the limitations of any strategic partnership between the U.S. and Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-14
Changing Parameters in U.S.-German-Turkish Relations
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies
This 42-page U.S. paper examines the problems facing Turkey-EU relations that will complicate the membership negotiations between Turkey and the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-21
Work-Life Balance, Management Practices and Productivity
Anglo-German Foundation
This 53-page report addresses the economic effects of changing work-life balance practices and how they relate to firm productivity and management in general
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-05-19
The E.U. Presidency: Honest Broker or Driving Seat?
Anglo-German Foundation
A 40-page analysis of the roles and functions of the E.U. presidency, focusing on the contributions of 4 presidencies in the environmental policy field
European UnionPosted: 2004-11-26
EU Analogical Identity: Or the Ties that Link (Without Binding)
ANU Centre for European Studies
This 21-page Australian briefing paper proposes a composed notion of European identity that links without binding
European UnionPosted: 2010-11-05
European Missile Defense
Arms Control Association
A special edition containing articles on aspects of European missile defence (single page linking to each article)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-08
Missile Defense Collision Course
Arms Control Association
A US article commenting on the US proposal for siting misile defence facilities in Eastern Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-09
Venus Approaching Mars? The EU as an Emerging World Power
ATASP
A 32-page German draft paper analyzing the nature of the EU's emerging world power
European UnionPosted: 2007-05-25
Mind the Gap: Healing the NATO Rift over US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe
BASIC
A 9-page paper on the need for NATO to search for new and credible solutions to break out of the Cold War mould that bedevils the organization, threatens its cohesion, and brings doubt to its fundamental purposes
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-06
Politics around US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in European Host States
BASIC
This 7-page paper considers the politics influencing the future of US nuclear sharing in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-04
Sensitive Rationalization or Overlooked Expansion? Demystifying the Obama Plan for Missile Defense in Europe
BASIC
This 6-page paper analyzes the Obama plan for missile defence in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
Current NATO Nuclear Policy
BASIC et al.
A 5-page review of NATO's nuclear policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-01
NATO's Nuclear Posture and Burden Sharing Agreements: An Italian Perspective
BASIC, IAI
The 6-page report of a roundtable held to explore the Italian perspective of NATO’s nuclear posture and burden-sharing arrangements
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-08
Europe and the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
The 67-page report of a conference held to discuss various aspects of European-Middle East relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-22
Feasibility Study on the European Civil Peace Corps
Berghof Research Center for Constructive Conflict Management
This 12-page report explores how the proposed European Civil Peace Corps might contribute to EU civilian capacities for conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict peacebuilding
European UnionPosted: 2004-01-29
Welcome Back, America? Europe and the U.S.
Bertelsmann
An 8-page brief assessing the likely course of transatlantic relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-09
Cooperation with the Kremlin
Bertelsmann Foundation
An 8-page German paper explaining how Russia and the EU have differenct concept of the meaning of security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-29
The EU and the GCC: A New Partnership
Bertelsmann Foundation
A 45-page update of an earlier paper proposing a new relationship between the EU and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council
European UnionPosted: 2005-04-14
A European Defence Strategy
Bertelsmann Foundation
A 102-page report providing concrete proposals for a European Defence Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18
Lisbon: A Second Shot
Bertelsmann Stiftung
A 7-page German brief devoted to the EU 2020 strategy, due to replace the Lisbon Strategy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-25
EU Eastern Partnership: Fine, but what about Russia?
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German paper assessing the EU's Eastern Partnership
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-08
The European Union and the South Caucasus
Bertelsmann Stiftung
A 140-page monograph comprising three perspectives from the Caucasus on the future of the European Project
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-25
Hard Measures by a Soft Power? Sanctions Policy of the European Union
Bonn International Center for Conversion
A 52-page paper providing an overview of EU sanctions to June 2004
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-24
Beyond the WTO? An Anatomy of EU and US Preferential Trade Agreements
Breugel
This 76-page study assesses the provisions of the PTAs entered into by the EU and the US to determine whether they add anything to the already existing multilateral commitments.
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-12
A New Plan for Euro Bonds
Brookings
A US article proposing a plan that pushes individual European nations toward fiscal prudence and reduces the risk that shocks destabilize euro bond markets in the future
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-01-04
The Major Roadblock to Muslim Assimilation in Europe
Brookings
An article on the difficulties involved in Muslim assimilation in Europe
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-08-22
Greece: Time for Some New Ideas
Brookings
A US commentary on Europe's Greek crisis
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-29
Levering Europe: Alternatives for the European Financial Stability Facility
Brookings
A US analysis of current steps designed to solve the Euro crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-31
Eurozone Governments and the Financial Markets: A Troubled Marriage
Brookings
This 8-page US paper tries to explain why the markets react as they do to those European governmental decisions and signals
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-17
The Euro-Area Crisis: Weighing Policy Options and the Scope for U.S. Leverage
Brookings
A 24-page US House testimony on the European debt and financial crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-27
Ukraine, Georgia and MAP: Time for Plan B
Brookings Institute
A US opinion discussing the prospects of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-06
Engaging Ukraine in 2009
Brookings Institution
This 30-page paper briefly discusses U.S. interests in a successful Ukraine and describes four key challenges currently facing Kyiv. It then discusses in more detail the above policy recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Ukrainian relations and for helping Ukraine to meet these challenges and continue its transformation into a modern, successful European democracy.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-24
Binging on Expansion: Lessons From the Enlargements of the European Union
Brookings Institution
A 3-page critical analysis of the experiences of E.U. enlargements
European UnionPosted: 2004-06-15
The European Services Directive
Brookings Institution
A 6-page analysis of the controversy surrounding the European Services Directive
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-02
Europe, The United States, and Middle Eastern Democracy: Repairing the Breach
Brookings Institution
This 34-page US paper looks beyond the highly charged, Iraq-related deterioration in the transatlantic relationship between the US and the European Union in order to assess the real similarities and differences in the two actors’ democracy promotion strategies in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-03
Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction
Brookings Institution
This 6-page US analysis presents the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-25
Better Regulation in Europe
Brookings Institution
A 71-page US paper analyzing the European programme of better regulation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-10
And Yet it Moves: The European Constitutional Debate One Year On
Brookings Institution
A 7-page analysis of the chances of the European constitutional treaty being revived
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-02
Transatlantic Allergy: Partnership or Strategic Counterweight?
Brookings Institution
A 5-page paper on US-European relations by the Deputy French Military Representative, EU Military Committee
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-02-08
Will the EU Constitution Survive a Referendum in France?
Brookings Institution
This 6-page paper examines the possibility of a "NO" vote in the forthcoming French referendum on the EU constitutional treaty, and the implications of such a vote for European integration
European UnionPosted: 2005-03-14
Two Crises, Two Responses
Bruegel Institute
A Belgian essay considering crisis management and prevention in the euro area
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-30
Divisions of Labour: Rethinking Europe's Migration Policy
Bruegel Institute
A 74-page study of how the EU and member states should share responsibility for immigration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28
Europe Should Stop Taxing Innovation
Bruegel Institute
An 8-page Belgian policy brief arguing that a key element to stimulate innovation and ultimately drive European growth would be to create the long-awaited single EU patent
Science & Technology, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-07
Routes to Better Regulation
Cabinet Office - U.K.
This 62-page U.K. report studies how to achieve better regulation in the EU, examining the use of alternatives to classic regulation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-06
Double Win in EU-Russia Relations – Roadmap for a New PCA
CAP
A 4-page German policy paper arguing that the EU as well as Russia should now avail the opportunity to agree on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in order to set a new legal framework for their cooperation
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02
NATO is Dead – Long Live NATO!
CAP
A 3-page German perspective on the future of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-06
The Eastern Partnership: “ENP plus” for Europe’s Eastern Neighbors
CAP
A 4-page German perspective on the EU's Eastern Partnership (EaP)
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-12
Establishing Strategic Hierarchy in Europe
CAP
A 4-page German paper stressing Europe's need for a strategic culture and identity to underpin its security strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-23
Perspectives for the Lisbon Strategy: How to Increase the Competitiveness of the European Economy?
CASE
A 22-page working paper analyzing the poor growth record of the EU-15 states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-07-15
How to Strengthen the European External Action Service
CEIP
A 20-page US paper urging corrective action to overcome the flaws in the EEAS
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-17
The Moldovan Jigsaw
CEIP
A US commentary on the current political situation in Moldova
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-25
Why NATO Is on the Right Track
CEIP
An 8-page US policy brief on how NATO's new Strategy Concept should address the alliance's future nuclear policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-01
Arguing and Bargaining in the European Convention
Center for Transatlantic, Foreign and Security Policy Studies
A draft 18-page paper investigating the relative contributions of argument and persuasion to the adoption of the European Convention Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-07
ZEI Report August 2004
Center for European Integration Studies
This 8-page issue of a quarterly newsletter features several articles relevant to different aspects of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-30
Northeast Asia: Obstacles to Regional Integration
Center for European Integration Studies
A 57-page discussion paper identifying the obstacles to a potential Northeast Asian regionalisation process and offering proposals for a European policy towards the region
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-03
Lobbying in Brussels: Interest Representation and the Need for Information
Center for European Integration Studies
A 48-page discussion paper describing lobbying activity in Brussels and whether it constitutes a substitute for the so-called "democratic deficit" in the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-10
The European Neighbourhood Policy: Foreign Policy at the EU's Periphery
Center for European Integration Studies
This 36-page discussion paper outlines the development of the European Neighbourhood Policy to date
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-12
Preservation of National Identity and Interests in the Enlarged EU
Center for European Integration Studies
A 36-page discussion paper considering the tensions between EU identity and national identity for smaller member states, focusing on economic issues
European UnionPosted: 2005-02-03
The Evolution of EU Asylum Policy
Center for European Integration Studies
This 48-page discussion paper traces the development of a European Asylum policy, the role of supranational and intergovernmental actors and the effect of Enlargement
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-02-03
Preservation of National Identity and Interests in the Enlarged EU
Center for European Integration Studies
A 36-page discussion paper focusing on economic issues to discuss the preservation of national identity and interests by small states acceding to the EU
European UnionPosted: 2005-03-10
The Euro-Mediterranean Space as an Imagined (Geo-)political, Economic and Cultural Entity
Center for European Integration Studies
This 28-page paper examines the concept of a Euro-Mediterranean entity
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-03
The European Constitution and its Ratification Crisis
Center for European Integration Studies
This 174-page seminar report presents the state of discussions concerning the European constitutional crisis in all member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-10
Ten Years Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: Defining European Interests for the Next Decade
Center for European Integration Studies
This 103-page discussion paper comprises a number of articles addressing the future challenges for the EU's Mediterranean policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-03
Does Europe Need the Polish Plumber?
Center for European Policy Analysis
An article examining the implications of the proposed EU Services Directive
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-20
Is a New Commonality of Interests Arising?
Center for International Relations
A 7-page paper considering whether Poland's strategic partner in Europe should be Germany or the U.K.
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-23
Completing a Single Area of Freedom, Security and Justice: The Role of the New EU Member States: Poland
Center for International Relations
A 5-page Polish paper focusing on aspects of implementing SAFSJ requirements from the Polish perspective
European UnionPosted: 2004-06-03
CIS-7 Perspecive on Trade with EU in the Context of EU Enlargement
Center for Social and Economic Research
This 14-page Polish working paper assesses the prospects for trade between the enlarged European Union and the countries of the CIS-7 sub group, which have the lowest per capita GDP of the CIS countries
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-08-19
Monetary Policy Transparency in Inflation Targeting Countries: The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 32-page working paper evaluating monetary policy transparency in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-07-15
Europe's New Frontiers
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 6-page speech focusing on the implications of the EU's European Neighbourhood Policy
European UnionPosted: 2005-05-04
The Challenges of Economic and Financial Integration in the Enlarged Europe
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 7-page speech by the President of the Central European Bank addressing challenges for domestic economic policies ensuing from economic and financial integration in Europe
European UnionPosted: 2005-05-04
Differences in Productivity and Its Determinants Among Firms From the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany: The Case of the Cosmetics Industry
Center for Social and Economic Research
This 52-page working paper aims to illustrate the differences in productivity levels and their underlying factors between firms from three new member states of the E.U. and Germany, using the cosmetics industry as a case study
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-27
Lisbon Strategy at Midterm: Expectations and Reality
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 91-page paper providing a critical progress report on the EU's Lisbon agenda for economic growth
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-06
Fiscal Challenges Facing the New Member States
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 30-page paper urging the UE-10 to reduce the structural deficits of new member states
European UnionPosted: 2005-01-06
Erdogan: Leading Turkey to the European Threshold
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 8-page update reviews the Turkish prime minister's efforts to lead Turkey into accession negotiations
European UnionPosted: 2004-10-27