Policy pointers

European Union

A European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps

SWP

A 4-page German commentary urging the establishment of a European Voluntary Corps modelled after the US Peace Corps

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-23

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

A Weaker Russia: Serious Repercussions for EU-Russia Relations

SWP

This 4-page German commentary considers the validity of the EU's current policy towards Russia

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-07

European Foreign and Security Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for the German EU Presidency

SWP

An 87-page collection of 16 essays on the foreign and security issues likely to be salient during the German EU Presidency

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-25

European Agricultural Reform and WTO Negotiations in Parallel

SWP

An 8-page German commentary considering the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-30

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

"Friendship" Blockaded: The Russia-Belarus Conflict is a Post-Soviet Turning Point

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on Russia's unilateral termination of its customs union with Belarus, and the implications for the energy security of Germany and Europe

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01

Reprogramming the EU’s Home Affairs Policy

SWP

A 9-page German commentary on the major issues concerning the upcoming Stockholm Programme

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-18

Asylum and Immigration Cooperation after Lisbon

SWP

This 4-page German commentary takes a critical look at the prospects for reform in European asylum and migration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04

The EU as a Strategic Actor in the Realm of Security and Defence?

SWP

This 170-page German study systematically takes stock of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy instrument of ESDP missions and operations, assessing their relevance and effectiveness as an instrument of European crisis management and the contribution they make to honing the EU's capacity to act on security and defence matters

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-04

The Iraqi Insurgency: Actors, Strategies and Structures

SWP

This 29-page German research paper examines the role that Germany and the EU should assume to foster security in Iraq

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-02

Iceland on Course for the EU: Accession as a Last Resort

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the likelihood of Iceland acceding to the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-16

Integrating the Atlantic Economic Area

SWP

This 47-page German research paper considers the case for creating an integrated Atlantic Economic Area

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-25

Upsurge Amidst Political Uncertainty: Nationalism in post-2004 Turkey

SWP

A 20-page paper addressing the status of nationalism in Turkey and its implications for Turkey's application for EU membership

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02

EU Strategy on Counter Terrorism: Steps Towards a Coherent Network Policy

SWP

A 32-page German evaluation of the EU Strategy on Counterterrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02

Dealing with Debt Crises in the Eurozone

SWP

A 38-page German research paper suggesting a future framework for sovereign debt crisis management and prevention in the euro area

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-06

American and European Relations with China

SWP

The 144-page report of an international confernece held to discuss transatlantic approaches to relations with China

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30

The EU's Strategic Economic Dialogue with China

SWP

This 4-page German commentary considers trade policy issues between the EU and China

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30

Creating the European External Action Service

SWP

This 8-page German commentary sets out preconditions for a successful EEAS

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-30

Europe's Foreign and Security Policy Adrift: Strengthening the Role of the EU-3

SWP

This 4-page German commentary asserts that the current lack of political cohesion on European foreign policies can only truly change if the forerunners of European foreign and security policy – Germany, France and the United Kingdom – align their global interests

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-06

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

The Importance of Turkey

Swedish Institute of International Affairs

Transcript of a 14-page speech examining why Turkey is taking so long to accede to the European Union

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-06-02

Legal Analysis of the Global Financial Crisis from an EU Perspective

Swedish Institute for European Studies

This 8-page Swedish policy analysis looks into legal and institutional issues that are linked to the financial crisis from the EU's point of view. He also offers readers a short assessment of the measures taken during the G20 in London in April 2009 and focuses on the possible impact of the crisis on the EU's future development

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-13

From Policy Takers to Policy Makers: Adapting EU Cohesion Policy to the Needs of the New Member States

Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies

This 260-page book analyzes the issues that will determine whether EMU enlargement is a success

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02

Turkey and ESDP

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Report of a seminar held to provide a forward-looking analysis of the relationship of Turkey and the European Security and Defence Policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-10-21

The European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports: Improving the Annual Report

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

This 74-page policy paper presents the findings of a study of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports and identifies a number of policy and practical issues requiring consideration

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2004-12-02

Militarily Relevant EU-China Trade and Technology Transfers: Issues and Problems

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

A 21-page paper examining the strategic impact of the trade in high technology items between the EU and China

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-08

The E.U.-Russia Relationship: What is Missing?

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

A 10-page policy brief examining the obstacles to an effective E.U.-Russia relationship and proposing some methods for improving it

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-01

The Eastern Dimension of America's New European Allies

SSI

This 196-page monograph discusses how the US and the EU can more effectively shape a successful Eastern Dimension

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-09

Operation EUFOR TCHAD/RCA and the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy

SSI

This 140-page US report on an operation in Africa, Operation EUFOR TCHAD/RCA, provides a look inside the workings of an EU military operation, highlights successes and failures, and draws lessons learned

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-10

Natural Gas as an Instrument of Russian State Power

SSI

A 166-page US monograph providing an unbiased examination of: the scarcity of natural gas in the contemporary security environment; the salience of natural gas in Russia’s national security strategies; and, the natural gas pipeline politics in Eastern and Central Europe

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-02

Medvedev's Plan: Giving Russia a Voice but not a Veto in a New European Security System

SSI

This 121-page US study addresses the question of how to give Russia a voice but not a veto in a new European security system and provides some provocative recommendations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-08

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

Financing Sustainable Healthcare in Europe: New Approaches for New Outcomes

SITRA

This 192-page report presents the conclusions from a collaborative investigation into contentious area of healthcare in Europe

Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-28

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 European Security Architecture Two Decades after the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Can Russia be Integrated?

SIPRI

A Swedish essay on the need for a sincere and critical effort to review the European security architecture

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-20

The EU Non-proliferation Clause: A Preliminary Assessment

SIPRI

This 20-page Swedish paper critically surveys the record of implementation of the WMD clause

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-26

Will Pinning NATO’s Security to Missile Defence Lead to More Cohesion?

SIPRI

A Swedish article on the prospects for missile defence in NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-29

The European Union’s WMD Strategy and the CFSP: A Critical Analysis

SIPRI

This 16-page Swedish paper analyses the EU's WMD strategy

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-19

Relics of Cold War: Defence Transformation in the Czech Republic

SIPRI

A 71-page policy paper examining how the Czech republic has tackled the challenges of defence reform

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-08

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

The French Presidency of 2008: The Unexpected Agenda

SIEPS

A 57-page Swedish report on the Sarkozy presidency of the EU focusing on the presidency priorities and the ongoing European agenda on the one hand and on the influence of domestic politics and external events on the other.

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09

How to Reform the EU Budget? A Methodological Toolkit

SIEPS

A 75-page Swedish study integrating insights from a number of disciplines so as to facilitate better decision-making on EU expenditures

European UnionPosted: 2009-11-17

Strengthening the Institutional Underpinnings of the Euro

Sieps

An 8-page Swedish policy analysis discussing the need to strengthen the institutions underpinning the euro

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-12

Social and Employment Policy in the EU and in the Great Recession

Sieps

This 12-page Swedish analysis argues that only a coherent approach to the integration of markets and market-correcting policies may in the future prevent uncoordinated social and employment policies from endangering the political sustainability of European economic integration

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-10

Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark

SFI

A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-22

AK Party Survives Closure Case: What is Next?

SETA

This 10-page Turkish policy brief examines the possible implications of the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision on the legality of the AK Party

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-13

The AKP and the Kurdish Issue; What Went Wrong?

SETA

This 6-page Turkish policy brief explains the AKP's volte face on the Kurdish issue

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-26

The Impact of EU Reform Process on Civil-Military Relations in Turkey

SETA

A 7-page Turkish policy brief assessing the impact of the EU reform process on civil-military relations in Turkey

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-20

Europe’s Share of the Climate Challenge

SEI, with FoEE

This 68-page Swedish report examines how Europe can show leadership in keeping global climate change within these limits: firstly, by undertaking domestic actions to rapidly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and secondly, by fulfilling its international obligations to help other countries address the twin crises of climate change and development

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-08

The Georgia-Russia Stalemate: Do's and Dont's for Avoiding a New Cold War

Security & Defence Agenda

A 32-page discussion paper relecting on the implications for the EU of the August 2008 conflict between Georgia and Russia

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-13

Global NATO: Overdue or Overstretch?

SDA, KAS, HP

The 68-page report of a conference held to discuss the future role of NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13

The External Dimension of Security, In Particular the Fight Against Terrorism

SDA

A 5-page opening conference speech dealing with the EU approach to terrorism and organized crime

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27

Cybersecurity: Is Technology Moving Faster than Policy?

SDA

The 16-page report of a meeting held to discuss the need for a common typology of cyberthreats and security policy responses in the European context

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-11

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part 1

SDA

The first part (32 pages) of a discussion paper on the future of NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

Security and Defence Priorities During France's EU Presidency

SDA

The 30-page report of a roundtable conference discussing the chief ESDP weaknesses and the impact of France's return to NATO

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21

Re-thinking Europe’s Naval Power

SDA

A 20-page Belgian report of an event held to assess the future for multinational naval operations and to consider the need for a collective EU naval strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01

Assessing the Security Implications of Balkan Integration

SDA

This 28-pager Belgian discussion paper considers the arguments for and against stabilising Balkan countries through integration into the EU and NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part II

SDA

The 32-page second part of a discussion paper on NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

The Private Security Phenomenon: Policy Implications and Issues

SDA

The 27-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the implications of the growth of private security companies for Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13

Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus

SDA

The 20-page report of an event held to consider the Azerbaijani perspective on the security situation in the Southern Caucasus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15

Is the EU prepared for a Pandemic Flu?

SDA

The 17-page report of a debate held to discuss the extent to which the EU is prepared to deal with a pandemic influenza outbreak

Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13

Assessing the Cyber Security Threat

SDA

The 24-page report of a roundtable on threats to cyber security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

Redefining NATO and the Transatlantic Relationship

SDA

The 24-page report of a roundtable discussion on the future of NATO and the transatlantic relationship

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-06

The EU's Africa Strategy: What are the Lessons of the Congo Mission?

SDA

This 42-page discussion paper offers a snapshot of the EU's latest military mission to Congo DRC, and aims to clarify thinking on the future development of ESDP in Africa

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-22

Relaunching NATO or Just Re-branding It?

SDA

In this 32-page discussion paper, experts tackle critical questions regarding the NATO Alliance’s new strategic consensus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08

Shaping Europe's Defence Debate

SDA

A 70-page study analyzing the quality of debate on the future course of ESDP

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-29

Protecting Europe: Policies for Enhancing Security in the EU

SDA

A 68-page report of an international conference held to discuss policies that could enhance security within Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21