Congolese conflict minerals make unexpected victims
Over a few months, we have been working on de-mystifying the discourses on so-called “conflict minerals” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to constructively but critically assess the […]
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The prima donnas of EU foreign policy
In this article, Sven Biscop assesses the recent appointment of Federica Mogherini as High Representative for EU foreign policy.
The China-EU strategic partnership on development: unfulfilled potential
China has become a major international development player, but EU-China engagement on development remains weak. Profound differences in their conception of development cooperation and China’s desire to avoid association with […]
Winter is coming – will spring follow? Ukraine and the future of EU-Russia relations
A constructibe relationship with Russia must remain our goal and may still be achieved, argues Sven Biscop.
Save us from Ashton-bis
The future High Representative should have authority recognized by all Member States, which he or she should unite, not divide.
Replacing the Belgian F16s is but a logical decision
Without armed forces, there are no instruments left when diplomacy fails. To be an effective instrument, all three forces (army, navy and air force) require a combat capability.