Policy pointers

European Union

Injecting More Differentiation in European Neighbourhood Policy: What Consequences for Ukraine?

IFRI

This 25-page French paper argues that the EU should develop more differentiation within the ENP

European UnionPosted: 2008-07-25

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

Russia and the ‘Eastern Partnership’ after the War in Georgia

IFRI

This 26-page French paper analyzes the reactions of the former Soviet republics comprising the "Eastern Partnership" to the Russian offensive against Georgia

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23

Russia-EU Beyond 2007: Russian Domestic Debates

IFRI

This 24-page French paper calls for the creation of strategic goals to shape EU-Russian relations

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03

Ownership Unbundling in Energy Markets

IFRI

An overview of the European debate on the ownership and regulation of energy transport infrastructure in Europe

European Union, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-31

NATO and Russia: Post-Georgia Threat Perceptions

IFRI

This 23-page French policy paper examinines the possibilities for NATO-Russian cooperation following the war in Georgia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-17

Europe in Global, Innovation-Based Competition

IFRI

A 30-page report of a conference held to address Europe's position in global innovation

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-03

Russia and the Council of Europe: Ten Years Wasted?

IFRI

A 20-page French appraisal of the effect that Russian membership of the Council of Europe has had on Russia and the Council

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-04

Injecting More Differentiation in European Neighbourhood Policy

IFRI

This 25-page French paper urges the EU to recognise the European aspirations of countries such as Ukraine

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-08

Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives

IFRI

Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-04

Russia and Turkey in the Caucasus: Moving Together to Preserve the Status Quo

IFRI

This 21-page French paper examines Russia and Turkey's new relationship and its implications for the South Caucasus and the EU's "Neighbourhood Policy"

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-16

New Challenges for Serbia and for the EU in Serbia

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on Serbia's political situation

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-29

Election Campaign with the Taste of Blood

IFIMES

A Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Albania

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-23

The Integration Process as a Tool of Stability and Security in the Western Balkans

IFIMES

This Slovene article considers the structural consequences of the 2004 EU enlargement, with particular emphasis on the Western Balkans

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-22

Balkans: Longer Stay in the Waiting Room

IFIMES

This Slovene article presents an overview of the current situation in the Slovenian-Croatian relations as well as in the region concerned, referring to its EU ambitions

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-20

Preparing for election fraud?

IFIMES

A 6-page Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Albania in the light of the forthcoming parliamentary elections

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-09

Undecided Voters Will Decide

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on the forthcoming runoff presidential election in Serbia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-05

Slovenia and NATO: A Handful of Useful Experiences

IFIMES

An analysis of Slovene experience of NATO membership as well as the enlargement with Albania and Croatia,

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-30

The European Union in the Fight Against Terrorism

IFIMES

A Slovene article analyzing the EU's response to terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-22

Elusive Finality: Despatch from Newly-Independent Kosovo

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on the current situation in Kosovo

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-18

Where is Macedonia Bound?

IFIMES

A Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Macedonia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-23

Visa Policies in South Eastern Europe: A Hindrance or a Stepping-Stone?

IEWS

This 36-page report examines the problems associated with visa requirements in Southeast Europe

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-10

Cap and Trade in Europe

IEEP

A 10-page paper reviewing the workings of the EU's Cap and Trade system for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05

Value of Biodiversity

IEEP

A 132-page report documenting EU examples where biodiversity loss has led to the loss of ecosystem services

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-18

The Indirect Land Use Change Impact of Biofuels – IEEP Launches Analysis of EU Nations Projected Use of Biofuels and their Consequences

IEEP

This 24-page report analyses the indirect land use change (ILUC) impact of the substantial additional biofuel usage that will be generated up to 2020 by the targets under the EU renewable energy Directive

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-13

Mainstreaming the Environment and Climate Change in the post-2013 EU Budget

IEEP

This 8-page paper analyses the proposed mainstreaming of climate change, biodiversity and resource efficiency in the Commission’s proposals for the next EU budget

European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-08-12

The Relationsship between the CAP and Biodiversity

IEEP

The 66-page report of a seminar held to discuss the relationship between the EU Common Agricultural Policy and biodiversity

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-18

The Future of EU Environmental Policy: Challenges and Opportunities

IEEP

This 82-page report sets out the main environmental policy challenges which will face the new European Parliament and European Commission over the next five years

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-21

Climate Change-Induced Water Stress and its Impact on Natural and Managed Ecosystems

IEEP

A 108-page European report on the complex links between global warming and the world's water

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-16

New Europe’s Old Regions

IEA

This 105-page UK study highlights the huge disparities in wealth between different regions within the European Union

European UnionPosted: 2009-02-12

The European Institutions as an Interest Group

IEA

This 57-page UK study explores the economic incentives that drive forward EU integration. The author sets out a series of reforms designed to counteract the centralising tendency and to ensure that the role of EU bodies is more closely aligned with the preferences of citizens

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-23

Ukraine Needs Everyday Democracy

ICPS

A 2-page article listing the key institutions needed in Ukraine if the country is to develop

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-03

Moldova, Romania, Ukraine: Active Cooperation Could Improve Migration Policy

ICPS

A 2-page Ukrainian bulletin summarizing the findings of a regional study into migration issues

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-21

EU Standards of Democratic Governing: The Only Way to Desovietize Public Administration in Ukraine

ICPS

A 5-page Ukrainian article arguing that the root cause of the failure of Ukraine's government is the incomplete, fragmented desovietization of the country

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-15

Playing with Power: The US role in Europe-Russia Natural Gas Politics

ICPS

A 4-page Ukrainian brief considering how the US helps Central and Eastern Europe in reducing dependency on Russian-controlled gas?

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-03

Black Sea Region Cooperation Threats and Opportunities: What they mean for Ukraine

ICPS

This 3-page analysis considers the threats to and opportunities for international cooperation in the Black Sea region that emerged during a study of subregional integration in the European Union’s four sea basins:

European Union, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-26

Contemporary Europe: iCES Annual Review 08/09

ICES

This UK report looks into the financial, economic, social, political and trade situation in Europe notably focusing on the economic and financial crisis, and the answers to be given in order to rise to the challenge, the European elections, the running of the European institutions, the energy policy, the chemical industry, photovoltaic energy, the future of the European project and trans-Atlantic relations

European UnionPosted: 2009-09-24

A European Alternative Belarus

ICDT

This 31-page report proposes a pathway for Belarus to achieve an independent, democratic and open status within Europe

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-23

EU Crisis Management: Institutions and Capabilities in the Making

IAI

This 111-page Italian publication offers an overview of the progress achieved by the EU – both at the institutional and operational levels – through its Common Security and Defence Policy, and identifies the critical elements and the potential for improvement in the coming years

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-14

An Italian Strategy for Relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty

IAI

This 12-page paper offers an Italian perspective on relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-13

Sovereign Debt Crisis in Euroland: Root Causes and Implications for European Integration

IAI

This 19-page Italian paper considers the likely impact of the global crisis on the prospects for the European project

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-17

The EU and the Libyan Crisis: In Quest of Coherence?

IAI

This 21-page Italian working paper aims to assess thecoherence of the EU’s short- to medium-term response to the Libyan crisis

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-12

The State of Play of the Union for the Mediterranean in the Euro-Med Context

IAI

This 9-page Italian paper examines problems related with the political identity of the Union for the Mediterranean(UfM), its relations with the EMP's EuroMediterranean "acquis" and the functioning of its institutions

European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-12

Beefing Up the ENP: Towards a Modernisation and Stability Partnership

IAI

A 16-page critique of the European Neighbourhood Policy

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02

The Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe

IAI

A 13-page Italian perspective on the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04

The European Refugee Fund (ERF) ll 2005–2007: An Evaluation of ERF II 2006

Home Office - UK

The 18-page report of a UK initiative funded by the EU to support efforts made by Member States to support the integration of refugees

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-06

Rescuing Human Rights

Henry Jackson Society

This 74-page paper examines the United Kingdom's involvement in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and offers a way forward for reforming a supranational body in line with the most commonly advanced criticisms of it

Human Rights, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-12

The Threat of Economic Patriotism

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 2-page editorial warning of the dangers posed by economic patriotism within the EU

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-18

The Impact of EU Enlargement on European Border Regions

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 32-page German discussion paper investigating whether the changes in market access released by European integration result in above-average benefits in border regions

European UnionPosted: 2005-11-08

How Will the Enlargement Affect the Old Members of the European Union?

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

This 10-page article assesses the macro effects of enlargement on the old member states of the E.U. and the future growth performance of the enlarged E.U.

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18

Financial Market Integration in a Wider European Union

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

This 52-page discussion paper investigates the financial architecture and analyses the impact of closer integration of financial sectors in CEEC and EU countries

European UnionPosted: 2004-11-05

Europe's Demographic Challenge

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 2-page editorial on the demographic challenge facing Europe

European UnionPosted: 2005-04-14

The EU Emissions Trading Scheme - Issues and Challenges

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 3-page assessment of the E.U.'s Emissions Trading Scheme, to be launched January 2005

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18

The Single Market: A Vision for the 21st Century

H.M. Treasury - UK

This 46-page paper sets out the UK's proposals to feed into the fundamental review of the Single Market

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31

High Politics in the ‘Grand Area’

Group on Grand Strategy

A 9-page article considering whether Europeans have global impact in a multipolar age

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-01-13

Global Trends, Regional Consequences

GMFUS

This 48-page paper examines the strategic significance of the Black Sea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05

The Effect of EU Climate Legislation on Business Competitiveness

GMFUS

This 23-page US paper offers a snapshot of how several companies have fared under the EU ETS

European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-09-17

Trading Places: The New Dynamics of EU Trade Policy under the Treaty of Lisbon

GMFUS

A 17-page policy paper explaining the changes in approach to trade and economic policymaking in Europe brought about by the Lisbon Treaty

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-12

Reclaiming Democracy

GMF

This book provides a cross-section of perspectives on recent democratic breakthroughs in Central and Eastern Europe

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-01

2006 Riga Conference: Riga Papers

GMF

A series of 5 papers on the future challenges facing NATO

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

Staring at False Choices

GMF

A German commentary on the future of Europe

European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23

Why the Obama Administration Should Not Take Central and Eastern Europe for Granted

GMF

A 4-page policy brief on the strategic importance of Central and Eastern Europe

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-19

Getting Better: the European Union's Performance in the World Health Organization

Global Health Europe

A 17-page summary report analyzing the performance of the EU in the WHO

Health, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-07

Investing in Clean Energy

Global Climate Network

This 38-page study assesses the extent of the finance gap for clean energy in developing countries and analyses the barriers to scaling up private sector investment in low-carbon energy solutions

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-08

Eastern Europe Ready for the Euro?

German Marshall Fund of the United States

This analysis examines the case for and against the EU's accession countries adopting the Euro

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-15

Transatlantic Trends : Immigration

German Marshall Fund

This 32-page international public opinion survey addresses immigration and integration issues including national identity, citizenship, migration management policies, national security, and the economic opportunities and challenges brought on by migrants.

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-25

Estonia as an Engine of Integration

German Institute of International and Security Affairs

This 5-page German commentary discusses the lead set by Estonia in ratifying the Constitutional Treaty of the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-22

The Financing of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy

German Institute of International and Security Affairs

A 7-page commentary on the adequacy and control of the EU's external policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-07

Last Chance in Hong Kong? Obstacles on the Road to the Conclusion of the Doha Round

German Institute for Security and International Affairs

A 7-page German paper examining the critical challenges facing the WTO

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-10

A Festival of Populism: Slovakia After Its 2004 Presidential Election

German Institute for International Politics and Security

A 7-page commentary on the implications for the E.U. of the electoral success of populist politicians in Slovakia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-22

Little Room for Maneuver: Belgium Assumes OSCE Chairmanship

German Institute for International Politics and Security

This 4-page German commentary examines the challenges facing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-14

In the Aftermath of the Palestinian Parliamentary Elections: How to Deal with Hamas?

German Institute for International Politics and Security

A 4-page German essay discussing how the EU should deal with a politically-empowered Hamas

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-14

The Eastern Enlargement of the Monetary System

German Institute for International Politics and Security

An 8-page German paper stressing the political importance of decisions on accession to the European Monetary Union by new member states

European UnionPosted: 2006-05-11