Section: European Council on Foreign Relations (UK)
Escalation in Crimea threatens Erdogan – Putin rapprochement
With tensions rising between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan may find himself forced to decide which side of the fence he sits on. That may entail falling out of love with Russia all over again. …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Western solidarity with Ukraine: Do it yourself
Kyiv is making a dangerous mistake in confusing western solidarity with unconditional support for the Ukrainian government and its policies. …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Russia 2030: potential impact of French policies
France’s response to the Ukraine crisis has been more active and more determined than many would have predicted, but with ongoing operations in Africa and the Middle East it should be careful not to overstretch itself …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
NATO-Russia dialogue and the future of the NATO-Russia Council
The NATO-Russia Council has not met for two years, since the annexation of Crimea, but both sides need to discuss their differences to understand each other better. …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Ukraine: The case for ‘voor’
Ahead of the Dutch Ukraine referendum, ECFR co-chair Carl Bildt makes the case for greater integration and cooperation with Europe’s eastern neighbour …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Why non-recognition matters in Crimea
Europe will need to be in for the long-haul on non-recognition of Russia’s annexation …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Crimea: No Stability under Occupation
Two years on from annexation, Russia’s control of Crimea remains fraught with the difficulties …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Three Reasons why the West should not Forget about Ukraine
Europe cannot afford to let New Ukraine die, and the élan of a people fighting to join Europe should be an inspiration to Europe’s old guard to build a New Europe too. …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
The domestic logic of Ukraine’s Crimea “blockade”
Ukraine’s escalation of Crimea “blockade” is a reaction to increasing domestic discontent, but risks feeding Russian propaganda …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Dispatch from Ukraine: New politics vs Old Guard
A new generation of politicians is challenging the old order in Ukraine – their success is vital for the country’s democratic future …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...