The Trump administration is drawing on Roman Empire imagery, and Trump’s own version of Christianity, to reinforce its ...

As Russia accelerates its annexation of “frozen conflict” regions, the EU must enhance its policy to counter Moscow’s ...

The Trump administration has made clear its distain for the multilateral system. As it reviews US participation, Europeans ...

Europe has positioned its high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards as central to its global partnerships, particularly in efforts to develop sustainable critical raw materials (CRM)… ...

Yemen’s Houthis have attacked international shipping passing through the Red Sea, majorly disrupting one of the world’s busiest maritime routes and decreasing maritime traffic by 55% since November ...

Porcupine play: How Taiwan defends its democracy Mark Leonard welcomes Camille Grand and Janka Oertel to unpack Taiwan’s strategic calculus amid rising global tensions, and Europe’s role in the ...

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have longstanding political and security interests in north and east Africa. But the late 2010s saw a “geoeconomic turn” in their foreign policy. This has led the three ...

Why Russia’s actions pose a threat well beyond its neighbours Europeans might be focused on deterring Russia’s military might—but they also need to consider the danger of its political gamble ...

This week Mark Leonard welcomes Piotr Buras senior policy fellow and head of ECFR’s Warsaw office to discuss the recent shifts in Europe’s defence strategy. On the weekend, Germany’s ...

Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before ...

Letter from Washington: Why Trump ignores Europe Donald Trump has effectively ignored Europeans in his plan for negotiations over the war in Ukraine. In searching for a reason, Europeans must face the ...

The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks to everyone Mark Leonard welcomes Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik to discuss Norway’s distinct approach to diplomacy and international engagement ...