European Union
Command and Control? Planning for EU Military Operations
EUISS
A 52-page occasional paper assessing the effectiveness of the European Union’s capability for the planning and conduct of military operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-07
Why Does Spain not Have a Policy for Latin America?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that since the region is not a priority for the EU, Latin America offers an excellent platform for Spain to develop an independent policy and influence the European agenda
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-07
The Rise of Budget Support in European Development Cooperation: A False Panacea
FRIDE
European aid donors are delivering a higher share of development aid directly to governments in the form of budget support. While this offers potential for enhancing local accountability within developing states, this 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that the way it is being implemented in practice is having a negative impact
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-07
The EU, China and India: The Promise of Trilateral Engagement
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch paper arguing that while the EU does engage with China and India in multilateral forums that it promotes, such as the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM), a more focused and regular trilateral engagement is likely to be more effective over the longer term in influencing and shaping the Sino-Indian relationship
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-11
The Limits of China's Soft Power in Europe: Beijing's Public Diplomacy Puzzle
Clingendael
A 42-page Dutch paper discussing the effectiveness of China's exercise of soft power in Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-11
The Kosovo Protection Corps. A Critical Study of its De-activation as a Transition
NUPI
This 38-page Norwegian report analyses the transformation process in which the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) was closed down and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) activated
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-12
A Grand Strategy: Does it Matter in the Real World?
Egmont
This 4-page Belgian policy brief examines the need for a European Grand Strategy for its security
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-15
To Rule The Waves: Why a Maritime Geostrategy is Needed to Sustain European Union
Egmont
A 7-page Belgian security policy brief arguing that Europe should begin to focus more on maritime geostrategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-15
Collective Bargaining Responses to the Economic Crisis in Europe
ETUI
This 7-page policy brief provides an overview of collective bargaining responses to the crisis in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-02-19
New Challenges and New Beginnings for European Development Cooperation
ODI et al.
A 94-page joint report from four think tanks considering how European collaboration and action on international development can be reinvigorated
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-24
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
The New Commission's Economic Philosophy
CER
An 8-page policy brief on the economic philosophy of the new EU Commission
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-25
European Energy: The ‘Solidarity’ Conundrum
CSS
This 4-page Swiss policy analysis sets out the flaws in European energy policy
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-01
Future Impacts of Climate Change across Europe,
CEPS
A 27-page working paper reviewing the potential impacts of climate change on 11 key indicator categories and 3 large regions covering the entire European Union
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-03
Into EurAsia: Monitoring the EU’s Central Asia Strategy
CEPS
This 157-page volume offers the first assessment of the ambitious strategy to upgrade the EU’s cooperation with the five states of the Central Asia region: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
NATO and the (Re-)Constitution of Roles: “Self”, “We” and “Other”?
DIIS
A 24-page Danish working paper seeking to unravel some of the complex processes of constituting and re-constituting NATO’s roles
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-08
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
The Promotion of Human Security in EU Security Policies
CEPS
A 7-page policy brief calling for a comprehensive understanding of the internal/external security landscape from an EU perspective
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
Towards Common Standards on Rights of Suspected and Accused persons in criminal proceedings in the EU?
CEPS
This 22-page paper examines the Roadmap for strengthening procedural rights of suspected or accused persons in criminal proceeding in the EU
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
A Greek Endgame?
CEPSA
This 2-page commentary argues that the Greek debt crisis has exposed a structural problem of the eurozone as a whole created by the fact that the monetary union is not embedded in a political union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-11
Russia and Europe: The Dangers of a "Reset"
Cicero Foundation
A 9-page paper calling for European realism in its dealings with Russia
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-12
Has the EU lost Ukraine?
ISS
This 6-page analysis argues that the EU has not lost Ukraine, but it needs to carefully calibrate its policy so as to maintain the process of rapprochement
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-13
The EU and the Global Climate Regime: Getting Back in the Game
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examines the post-Copenhagen position of the EU
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-13
Iraq in 2010: The Dangers of European Complacency
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief argues that the EU’s strategy for Iraq remains hopelessly outdated and its influence in Iraq is virtually non-existent
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-15
US Policy towards the Middle East and its Implications for EU Policy
FRIDE
This Spanish working paper calling for a more proactive EU role in the Middle East which takes into account the Gulf states’ aspirations and builds on its credibility
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-15
Toward a New Start: Approaches to a Strategic Partnership between NATO and Russia
SWP
A 2-page German commentary on improving relations between NATO and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-16
Liquidity and Sovereignty: The Eurozone Needs a Lender of Last Resort
SWP
A 4-page German commentary arguing that the eurozone needs a lender of last resort that supports member countries in the event of liquidity shortages
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-16
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
Breaking Pillars: Towards a Civil-military Security Approach for the European Union
Clingendael
This 97-page Dutch paper illustrates how the Pillar structure of the EU poses a major institutional obstacle to approaching security comprehensively
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-17
The Future of NATO
CFR
A 45-page US report considering how NATO can adapt to the challenges of the 21st century
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-18
The Climate Challenge Now Offers the EU a Global Role
Europe's World
An article arguing that climate change offers Europe a chance to play a major role on the global scene in a fast-changing world
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-19
Permanent Structured Cooperation for Effective European Armed Forces
Egmont
This 6-page Belgian security policy briefoutlines a concrete proposal to implement Permanent Structured Cooperation, the new defence mechanism introduced by the Lisbon Treaty
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-20
Arms Transfers to Europe and Central Asia
SIPRI
A 12-page Swedish background paper on military expenditure and arms imports in Europe and Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-22
The Euro in Crisis
City Journal
A US article on the management of the Eurozone
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-22
Reshaping EU-US Relations:
Notre Europe
A 26-page paperon the future of the Euro-American partnership
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-26
The Lisbon Scorecard X: The Road to 2020
CER
A 59-page study arguing that the European Union has to provide new impetus to its reforms
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-26
Greece's Threat to the Euro
Intereconomics
A US article arguing that Greece now poses a very real existential threat to the continuation of the euro in its present form
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-29
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
Civil Society Building Peace in the European Neighbourhood: Towards a New Framework for Joining Forces with the EU
Microcon
This working paper analyses how the European Union might engage more effectively with civil society organisations in the European Neighbourhood, to improve conflict transformation efforts
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-30
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
How Governments Should Compensate for Defence Spending Cuts
Europe's World
An article puuting the case for a European approach to defence cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-08
European Social Policy: What's Wrong with EU2020?
ETUI
A 7-page policy brief critically assessing the EU Commission's 2020 strategy paper on social policy
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-11
Greece and the IMF
CEPS
A 2-page commentary on the ability of the IMF to support Greece
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-11
Towards a European Energy Community: A Proposal
Notre Europe
This 121-page report looks at European level polices and studies the feasibility of a "European Energy Community"
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-13
Lessons from the Asian Monetary Fund for the European Monetary Fund
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief draws lessons from the Asian experience for the recent debate in Europe over the feasibility and desirability of creating a European stability fund
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-18
Russia in Europe and the West
CEPS
A commentary speculating that circumstances are propitious for a new and positive turn to Russia’s relations with Europe and the transatlantic community
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-18
Nuclear Weapons after the 2010 NTP Review Conference
ISS
This paper analyses the issues affecting the NPT in the lead-up to the 2010 Review Conference that will take place amid rising proliferation concerns and a renewed focus on disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-19
Rewriting the Ground Rules of European Diplomacy: The European External Action Service in the Making
FIIA
This 12-page Finnish briefing paper speculates on the EU’s ability to appear as a unified actor in international affairs
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-20
Integration Reloaded: Streamlining Moldova's European course
FIIA
A 10-page Finnish brief concluding that the EU has to assist Moldova in solidifying nascent pluralism and improving its long-term ability to implement reforms
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-20
Serbia: Tying the EU in Knots
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief dealing with the complexities of Serbia's application for EU membership
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-20
European Conflict Resolution Policies: Truncated Peace-building
FRIDE
This 20-pageSpanish working paper offers a critique of European policies in situations of conflict or fragility
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-20
Liquidity and Sovereignty: The Eurozone Needs a Lender of Last Resort
SWP
This 4-page German commentary argues that the eurozone needs a lender of last resort that supports member countries in the event of liquidity shortages
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-20
Only a European Re-think Can Tackle Home-grown Terrorism
Eorope's World
An article examining the problem of home-grown terrorism in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-23
The 2009 Elections to the European Parliament: Country Reports
EUI
This volume builds a coherent picture of European Parliament election development
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-27
The Islamist Ghost Haunting Europe
FPRI
A US essay explaining the causes of the Islamist threat to Europe
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-03
Benchmarking Working Europe 2010
ETUI
This 120-page report embarks upon a social stocktaking of the impact of and reactions to the financial, economic and social crisis as a means of feeding into the post-crisis and EU2020 debate
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-05-03
The EU as a Global Actor in a Multipolar World and Multilateral 2.0 Environment
Egmont
This Belgian paper considers a number of long-term global trends that are likely to affect the ambition of the EU to be a global actor
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-06
A New Security Architecture for Europe? Russian Proposals and Western Reactions Part II
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian security policy brief focusing on the Russian drafts for a “European Security Treaty” and for an “Agreement Governing Relations among NATO-Russia Council Member States in the Security Sphere.” It questions what added value, if any, these proposals have for enhancing security in the Euro-Atlantic region
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-06
The British Question: What Explains the EU's New Angloscepticism?
SWP
A 4-page commentary on the growth of Angloscepticism among the mainland European governments
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-10
Technological Imitation and Innovation in New European Union Markets
CESifo
This 33-page working paper analyzes the role of imitation and innovation in promoting technological progress in new members of European Union: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The two modes of technological development - innovation and imitation - are distinguished from one another by identifying the dominant orientation of innovation efforts at the industry level
European Union, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-05-13
Euro Rescue Raises Hopes and Questions
CFR
A US analysis brief on the soverwign debt crisis within the Eurozone
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-15
Furthering Democracy through the European Union’s Development Policy: Legal Limitations and Possibilities
DIIS
This Danish paper argues that the European Union should take a much more consistent approach in its external relations as required under the Lisbon Treaty. In this way it will be possible to further democracy outside the European Union much more efficiently
European Union, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-16
Project Europe 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
European Council
A report on the future of Europe commissioned by the European Council
European UnionPosted: 2010-05-16
Convergence Report May 2010
European Central Bank
This 150-page report assesses the economic and legal convergence of nine Member States of the European Union, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-17
Euroland Put to the Test: Can European Monetary Union Still Be Saved?
FES
This German policy analysis examines the state of the European Monetary Union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-17
The Role of Deterrence in Future NATO Strategy
SIPRI
A Swedish essay on NATO's continuing need for a nuclear deterrent
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
What an Effective Arab Strategy for the EU Should Look Like
Europe's World
This article suggests that the 65-year old 22-nation League of Arab States offers a viable framework for future cooperation between Europe and the Arab world
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
Europe in Russian Foreign Policy: Important but no Longer Pivotal
IFRI
This 23-page French paper investigates the place Europe holds in Russian foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
Acid Test for Europe. Germany and Poland Simply Have to Be Good Neighbours
Körber Foundation
This 67-page German policy paper analyzing Polish-German relations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-28
To Draft or not to Draft? Conscription Reform in the EU
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis paper examines the place of conscription in in the transformation of European armed forces since the end of the Cold War
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-01
Job Quality and Labour Market Performance
CEPS
A 23-page working paper analyzing job quality and labour market performance in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-06-08
What Future for the Union for the Mediterranean?
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary assesses the state of the EU\'s Union for the Mediterranean
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-09
Europe and the Euro: In Freefall
Chatham House
An article arguing that the EU's international power appears to be in freefall
European UnionPosted: 2010-06-09
NATO's New Strategic Concept
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief considering NATO's draft of a new Strategic Concept
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-09
Solar Power from North Africa
SWP
A 38-page German research paper assessing the prospects for generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-13
In Defense of Europe's Grand Bargain
Peterson Institute
An 11-page US policy brief examining the implications of the current European economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-16
Implications of a Changing NATO
SSI
This US monograph considers the future of NATO and offers some recommendations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-16
The Role of the International Monetary Fund and Federal Reserve in the Stabilization of Europe
Peterson Institute
This US testimony argues that the IMF's role in the Greek and European crises is consistent with its mission
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-16
Europe is Failing to Shape the Global Governance Debate
"Europe's World"
An article claiming that the EU’s enthusiasm for reshaping global governance has dwindled, and now looks more like indifference
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20
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
European Energy Security in View of Russian Economic and Integration Prospects
wiiw
This 53-page Austrian research report argues that mutual interdependence between Russia and Europe requires cooperative approaches that would serve best the interests of Russia, the EU and the countries in between
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
Ever More or Ever Better Scrutiny? Analysing the Conditions of Effective National Parliamentary Involvement in EU Affairs
EIoP
This 25-page paper argues that it is not the sheer level of scrutiny activities, but the quality of national parliamentary involvement that contributes to the accountability of EU politics
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-27
Quarterly Report on the Euro Area
EC
A 38-page report on the export performance of the Euro area
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-06-29
Europe's Caspian Gas Policy to be Key to Energy Security
"Europe's World"
An article explaining that the EU's ability to harness its economic muscle and its infant "external action" diplomatic service will be crucially important to securing long-term gas supplies from the Caspian region
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-01
Europe's Virtual Security Debate and a New Transatlantic Relationship
Clingendael
A 14-page Dutch discussion paper analyzing Europe's security situation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-08
The EU as a Global Actor in a Multipolar World and Multilateral 2.0 Environment
Egmont
A 36-page Belgian paper considering the position of the EU in the world, changes in mulitlateral system
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-08
Unconventional Gas: Producer Pickle or Consumer Curse?
CSS
A 3-page Swiss analysis arguing that should this prove to be a false dawn for unconventional gas production either on cost or ecological grounds, then consumers are riding for a fall
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-12
Recalibrating Germany’s and EU’s Policy in the South Caucasus
DGAP
A 20-page German analysis of the policy of Germany and the EU in the South Caucasus
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-13
The Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2010 and 2011
European Forecasting Network
This 12-page report provides updated forecasts and analyses of the macroeconomic situation for the Euro area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-13
Values Promotion and Security Management in Euro-Mediterranean Relations:
DIIS
A 24-page Danish working paper examining the dilemmas of the EU's Mediterranean Policy by focusing on the case of Italy’s Mediterranean policy
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-14
New As it Is, the Mediterranean Union Needs an Overhaul
Europe's World
An article outlining the direction the UfM should go and warning the EU to take more of a back seat and let Arab governments decide the UfM’s future
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-14
Europe Should be Wary of the Russian Bear's Embrace
Europe's World
An article arguing that Europe should be cautious of Russia's apparent belief that its growing economic power and revitalised military influence entitles it to a bigger role in the transatlantic security dialogue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-15
Alternatives to Fiscal Austerity in Spain
CEPR
This 21-page US report shows that Spain, under pressure to cut spending and raise taxes while its economy is barely recovering, might be better off with a continued stimulus
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-25
Statistics of Customs Detentions Recorded at the External Borders of the EU
European Commission
An annual report by the European Commission on customs interventions by the EU aiming to enforce intellectual property rights (IPR)
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-26
Benchmarking in the EU: Lessons from the EU Emissions Trading System for the Global Climate Change Agenda
CEPS
A 64-page report identifying the key issues arising from the current benchmarking exercise under the EU ETS and analyses the principal controversial topics on benchmark-based allocation, leading to a number of concrete recommendations
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-29
Looking Afresh at the External Representation of the EU in the International Arena
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief serves both as an overview of the complexities of EU and member state external representation and as an invitation to further debate on the issue
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-29
Non-Standard Employment and Labour Force Participation: A Comparative View of the Recent Development in Europe
IZA
A 55-page discussion paper presenting the extent and changes of nonstandard employment relationships (part-time work, fixed-term contracts, and self-employment) in 24 EU member states
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-08-05
Youth Labour Markets in Europe and Central Asia
IZA
A 79-page discussion paper examining developments in and around the transition of young people from education to work in the ECA region in recent years
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
Current State and Prospects of the Russian Energy Sector
wiiw
This 36-page Austrian research report examines the current state and prospects for the Russian energy sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
EU Natural Gas Demand: Uncertainty, Dependence and Bargaining Power
Pan-European Institute
This 39-page Finnish report reviews and compares major long-term scenarios for the European Union’s demand, supply and imports of natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09