Russia’s playbook in Georgia and Moldova
The recent elections in Georgia and Moldova were marred by significant Russian interference, including disinformation campaigns and vote-buying. As the Kremlin seeks to undermine the candidate countri...
1 Nov 202440min
China’s trade challenges for the European economy
EU member states have voted to implement proposed tariffs of up to 45 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles. Germany was among five member states to vote against this, isolating itself among its count...
25 Okt 202435min
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
Since the Sudanese civil war began in 2023, millions of people have been displaced, and thousands killed or injured: as European governments focus on crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, the brutal ...
18 Okt 202432min
Regional war in the Middle East: Anatomy of conflict one year after 7 October
One year on from the murderous attacks of 7 October 2023, the Middle East is in the middle of an escalating regional war. This week, Mark Leonard welcomes Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of ECFR’s MENA ...
9 Okt 202434min
Kamala Harris and the future of US foreign policy
With only a month to go before the US election, much ink has been spilled writing about how US foreign policy might change if Trump returned to the White House. This is made easier because there is a ...
4 Okt 202439min
Giorgia Meloni: Redefining Italy’s place in Europe and the world
Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni is playing a central role in the country’s recent significant political developments. Her right-wing coalition government, which is inter alia focused on tighteni...
27 Sep 202433min
Russia, Ukraine, and Europe’s war economy
After a period of stalemate between Russia and Ukraine, direct military action has recommenced. Heightened tensions have led to discussions on Europe’s readiness for a ‘war economy’ and the United Sta...
20 Sep 202434min
Germany, France, and the rise of Euroscepticism
It has been a momentous few weeks in German and French politics. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) won its first state election – and achieved the German far-right’s best result since the second world...
13 Sep 202438min
