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Africa. The Africa programme analyses the geopolitics of the Africa-Europe relationship. In particular, the programme delves into relations between the African Union and the European Union to find creative foreign policy tools and strategies.
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The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas.
New ideas for Europe’s relations with China, Russia, and beyond
Sep 9, 2011 · Asia. The Asia programme seeks to help Europe recalibrate its relationship with China and its Asian partners. The programme analyses China’s domestic situation, its role in the region, and its increasing global influence.
The infinite connection: How to make the India-Middle East ... - ECFR
Apr 23, 2024 · Summary. The war in Gaza and its fallout have stalled plans for the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor, or IMEC. But this grand US-led connectivity project to link the EU and India via the Gulf can still happen – and it can serve the geopolitical goals of …
Power to the people: How the EU’s energy transition can help fight …
Oct 1, 2024 · In 2008, the EU set a target for a 20 per cent share of renewables in the bloc’s energy mix by 2020, which turned out to be realistic – in fact, by 2020 it had reached 22 per cent. All EU member states achieved their individual renewables targets for 2020 except France, largely because the country has a large share of nuclear power in its energy mix.
Syrian Democratic Forces (Syria) - ECFR
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is the key powerbroker in north-eastern Syria. Operating through the local Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria (AANES), the Kurdish-dominated SDF has established itself as the West’s main partner in the fight against the Islamic State group (ISIS).
Jeremy Cliffe - ECFR
Jeremy Cliffe is editorial director and senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He leads the editorial team, oversees ECFR’s publications, and writes on the politics and geopolitics of European sovereignty as part of the European Power programme.
Ukraine, Russia, and the Minsk agreements: A post-mortem
Feb 19, 2024 · The question of whether talks can bring the war in Ukraine to an end has, in many ways, become a faith-based argument. Some maintain that all wars end through negotiations; others say that Putin can only be stopped on the battlefield.Both perspectives have valid aspects.
Divided we stand: The EU votes on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs
Oct 9, 2024 · On 4 October EU member states voted in favour of imposing tariffs of up to 45 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles for at least five years. The topic was highly contentious: 10 member states supported the measure, 12 abstained, and another 5 voted against the tariffs.
A sharp right turn: A forecast for the 2024 European Parliament
Jan 23, 2024 · Summary. The 2024 European Parliament elections will see a major shift to the right in many countries, with populist radical right parties gaining votes and seats across the EU, and centre-left and green parties losing votes and seats.