European Union
Russia's Natural Gas: Regional Dependence
CRS
A 4-page US report quantifying the extent to which European states and soviet-seccession states are dependent on Russian natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16
Courage and Capabilities for a 'More Active' EU
FES, Egmont
A paper exploring how the EU might become more pro-active in its security policies (paper is preceded by an introduction)
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17
Facing the Demographic Changes: A European Overview
ETUI-REHS
This 17-page report discusses the main challenges for the EU member states stemming from demographic changes
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-18
Instability of the Eurozone? On Monetary Policy, House Prices and Labor Market Reform
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper deals with potential instabilities in the Eurozone stemming from insufficient interplay between monetary policy and reform effort on the one hand and the emergence of intra Euro area divergences on the other
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-19
Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Policing Bosnia and Herzegovina 2003-05: Issues of Mandates and Management in ESDP Missions
CEPS
A 32-page working paper examining the implementation of the EUPM in 2003-2005
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Market Correctives, Market Palliatives and the New Politics of European Industrial and Regional Development
VKI
A 25-page Hungarian working paper examining current thinking on EU industrial and regional policy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-25
R and D, and Competitiveness in the Enlarged EU: The Role of the State and Financing
VKI
A 19-page Hungarian working paper examining R&D investment in the EU
European Union, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-01-25
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
The Extraterritorialisation of Asylum and the Advent of "Protection Lite"
DIIS
This 31-page Danish working paper explores the growing nexus of "external" or "extraterritorial" policies in the developing EU asylums and immigration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-31
Facing China's Rise: Guidelines for an EU Strategy
ISS-EU
This 129-page report analyses aspects of China's domestic transformation and its evolving international relations to provide guidelines for the development of effective EU strategic thinking on China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31
"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
EU-Turkey Negotiations: Still in the "Cyprus Impasse"
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the impasse in the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey created by a deadlock over Cyprus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
America Policy: Some Conceptual Thoughts about Dealing with the Hegemon
SWP
This 25-page German research paper advocates the EU adopting a differentiated policy towards the US
European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
The EU and Russia: Conflicts and Potentials of a Difficult Partnership
SWP
This 32-page German study examines recent developments in Russia-EU relations, compares the aims of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the reality of achievement, and makes recommendations for future EU and German policy towards Russia
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
Energy Security: Demands Imposed on German and European Foreign Policy by a Changed Configuration in the World Energy Market
SWP
A 28-page German research paper examining the changes in the global energy market and offering recommendations for the EU and Germany to deal with the resulting challenges
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
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
Coercive Diplomacy by the EU: The Case of Iran
Clingendael
This 43-page Dutch discussion paper analyzes the concept of coercive diplomacy and assesses the European application of it to contain the Iranian nuclear programme
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-07
The Dilemmas of Tax Coordination in the Enlarged European Union
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the economic effects of corporate tax coordination in the enlarged EU
European UnionPosted: 2007-02-08
Seeking Kant in the EU's Relations with Turkey
TESEV
A 31-page Turkish report examining the issue of Turkey's accession to the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-08
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 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
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
Ensuring Bosnia's Future: A New International Engagement Strategy
Crisis Group
This 40-page report examines the dangers currently facing Bosnia and proposes a new international engagement strategy based primarily on the EU
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-16
EU Justice and Home Affairs in the Western Balkans
CEPS
This 34-page working paper examines the routes by which the EU can bring states in the Western Balkans closer to EU standards in justice and home affairs
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23
Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?
CEPS
A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge
CEPS
This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2007 and 2008
EFN
A 12-page report on the short-term economic outlook for the Euro Area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Beyond International Trusteeship: EU Peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina
ISS-EU
A 44-page occasional paper examining the progress of Bosnia into a sustainable, multi-ethnic democracy under EU supervision
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
New Governments, New Directions in European Foreign Policies?
FRIDE
A 32-page Spanish working paper comprising essays examining how contemporary political changes in European countries are likely to impact the foreign policies of member states
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-27
Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
Europe@50: Back to the Future
EPC
A 118-page compilation of essays examining facets of the European Union on the 50th anniversary of its foundation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-28
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
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
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
Decentralization in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Lessons for Global Policy
RFF
This 34-page discussion paper analyzes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and highlights the challenges facing a global emissions trading regime
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
For a More Active EU in the Middle East
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper examines transatlantic relations and the strategic implications of Europe's engagement with Iran, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
Toward a More Independent Europe
Egmont
A 61-page Belgian essay expounding on the need for Europe to become more independent of the US
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
Intermediate Evaluation of Directorate-General Health and Consumer Protection Non-Food Scientific Committees
Rand Corporation
An 87-page report analyzing the findings of an intermediate evaluation of the three non-food scientific committees of the EU's Health and Consumer Directorate
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-11
U.S.-European Relations After the Iraq War: An American Perspective
FSI Stanford
The 8-page transcript of a talk focusing on critical relations between Europe and the US, extending beyond the current Washington administration
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-12
Taxation and Democracy in the EU
MPI-FG
A 25-page German discussion paper studying whether corporate tax competition is a threat to democracy in the EU
European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
Consolidating and Reaching Out: Europe as a Global Actor
National Europe Centre - Australia
A speech by Finland's President on Europe's role in the world
European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
Islam and Identity in Germany
Crisis Group
One of a series of reports on Islam and Islamism in Europe, this 41-page report focuses on the integration of Muslim immigrants to Germany
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
Higher Education Reform and the Renewed Lisbon Strategy
CESifo
A 34-page paper offering proposals for the reform of higher education in Europe
Education, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-19
European Neighbourhood Policy Two Years On: Time Indeed for an 'ENP Plus'
CEPS
A 31-page paper outlining a plan for an upgrading and refining of the ENP
European Union, HealthPosted: 2007-03-22
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
Staying the Course: The Options of the West in Facing Belarus
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper on the policy implications of recent events in Belarus
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-28
The EU and the Middle East Peace Process: Re-Engagement?
FRIDE
An 8-page Spanish paper examining the opportunities for the EU to re-engage in the Middle East peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-28
International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks
European Parliament
This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29
Britain and the EU: A Crisis Looms
CER
A commentary on a potential falling out between Britain and the EU on the outstanding issue of a constitutional treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-30
Ukraine's Real Problem
CER
An article describing the weaknesses in Ukraine's governance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-30
EU Enlargement and Migration: Assessing the Macroeconomic Impact
NIESR, ESRI
A 21-page discussion paper considering the macroeconomic effects of migration that followed the enlargement of the EU in May 2004
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-30
The ENP Three Years On: Where From - And Where Next?
EPC
An 8-page policy brief urging reform of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-06
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
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
Turkey's EU Odyssey: 1964-?
Foreign Policy Institute
A Turkish commentary on EU-Turkish negotiations regarding accession
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-23
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page paper examining the implications of the Russian gas shortage for Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23
Staring at False Choices
GMF
A German commentary on the future of Europe
European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23
Political Islam in Turkey
CEPS
This 16-page working paper examines the sustainability of the pro-European discourse in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25
European Strategies for Reducing 'Unwanted' Immigration
DIIS
A 10-page Danish brief discussing the strategies used by European states to reduce 'unwanted' immigration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-28
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
Missile Defense in and for Europe?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on issues raised by the US plan to place elements of its missile defence system in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
The EU Climate Strategy: Building Blocks for International Climate Policy after 2012
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the new EU energy and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
EU Study for Energy Security of Supply: Updates on the Crisis Capability Index and the Supply/Demand Index
Clingendael
A 101-page updated study developing a model for reviewing and assessing European energy supply security on the basis of pre-agreed criteria
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-12
Three Questions the EU Must Ask Russia
CER
An 11-page briefing note urging the EU to focus, in its negotiations with Russia, on urgent issues rather than on political reform in Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-17
Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution
ZEI
A 106-page German discussion paper offering two proposals for a new European constitution
European UnionPosted: 2007-05-18
Readings in European Security, Volume 4
CEPS
This 269-page volume considers the EU's internal and external challenges on different fronts
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-24
Turkmenistan in Transition: A Window for EU Engagement
CEPS
A 122-page brief outlining the opportunities for the EU to engage with Turkmenistan
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24
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
Life in Transition
EBRD
An 88-page report on a survey conducted to ascertain public attitudes, well-being and the impact of political and economic change
European UnionPosted: 2007-05-27
Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival
EPC
A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27
Better Regulation: A Regional Perspective
EPC
A 19-page European issue paper addressing the opportunities and challenges resulting from the transfer of legislative competence to the regional level
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-27
Geostrategies of the European Neighbourhood Policy
DIIS
This 37-page Danish working paper describes the evolving nature of the European Neighbourhood Policy and of the EU itself
European UnionPosted: 2007-05-29
Sarkozy, Secularism and Turkey's European Future
CER
A commentary on recent political developments in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-01
Terrorism, Borders and Migration
CEPS
A 6-page critique of the European Commission's published programme for terrorism, borders and migration
European UnionPosted: 2007-06-01
Political Islam in Morocco
CEPS
This 13-page working paper examines the potential challenges to relations with Europe posed by the growing electoral popularity of Morocco's Islamists
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
Political Islam in Algeria
CEPS
A 10-page working paper analyzing how Islamic parties in Algeria are building a new relationship with democratic mechanisms in Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
U.S.-European Relations and the 2007 Summit
CRS
A 6-page US report evaluating the results of the US-EU summit of April 30, 2007
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-19
Russia: A Difficult Partner for the EU
ISS-EU
A 9-page report on a workshop held to consider issues relevant to EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-20
Circular Migration: A Sustainable Concept for Migration Policy?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a new Franco-German initiative on temporary labour migration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
Enduring Crisis in Ukraine: A Test Case for European Neighbourhood Policy
SWP
This 4-page German commentary examines the political paralysis in the Ukraine, and possible EU response
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
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
Exploring Challenges for Managing Europe's Seas
ELME
A 46-page report of the results of a study into the state of Europe's regional seas
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-02
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
Resurrecting Dostoyevsky's Dictum: Why Russia and Europe Need Each Other
'Europes's World'
A commentary on the state of European-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03
Hurrah for an End to EU Navel Gazing
CER
A 4-page briefing note commenting on the implications of the proposed EU reform treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-03
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
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
Lisbon II, Two Years On: An Assessment of the Partnership for Growth and Jobs
CEPS
This 58-page report assesses the progress of the Partnership for Growth and Jobs during the 2006-07 cycle
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-07-11
What Exactly is Happening in Turkey?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on current political moves in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
EU Policy in the South Caucasus: A View from Azerbaijan
CEPS
A 27-page working paper examining trends affecting EU policies in the South Caucasus, with special reference to Azerbaijan
European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
African Migration to Europe
CFR
A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
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
Crisis in Turkey: Just Another Bump on the Road to Europe?
ISS-EU
This 54-page occasional paper examines the background to the ongoing political crisis in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-19
Reflections on Multilevel Legitimacy
MPI
This 20-page German working paper examines political legitimacy in the context of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-20
Central Asia: Governance, Geopolitics and Development Challenges
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper urging Europe to become more engaged in the developmet of Central Asia
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-20
Russia, Realism and EU Unity
CER
This 8-page policy brief argues that EU policy towards Russia will be more effective if the EU first seeks common ground among its members on pressing issues
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21
The EU Should Talk to Hamas
CER
An article suggesting that the EU should engage with Hamas
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-26
Re-imagining EU Development Aid
CER
An article reporting on a new EU approach to development aid
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26