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

Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump have announced a 15% tariff on most EU goods exported to the US. The compromise has ...

In our weekly series, Mark Leonard and guests explore the big issues in foreign policy.

Power is now defined by control over flows of people, goods, money, and data, and via the connections they establish. Only states that see the new map of geopolitical power clearly will be able to… ...

European policymakers worry about Russian and Chinese integration efforts, which push them to think more strategically about the Eurasian landmass… ...

ECFR presents an innovative new way to assess the energy sovereignty of EU member states in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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 ...

The SCO is often seen as the anti-NATO, but Putin will struggle to convince the other members – especially the Central Asian states – that his war is more important than Chinese investment.

Europe’s Asian pivot: India and the quest for strategic autonomy Mark Leonard welcomes Rudra Chowdhury, James Crabtree and Janka Oertel to unpack Europe’s relations with Asia in the age of Donald ...

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 ...

National interests and regional turmoil: The Gulf states’ view on Gaza and the Red Sea The Gulf states have loudly condemned Israel’s offensive in Gaza. But beneath the rhetoric – and amid unfolding ...

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 ...