Commentaries
A strategic Union to cope with the multipolar challenge
How can Europe cope with the multipolar challenge? Europe must act collectively in order to “punch its weight” on the global stage, as it is often said. The empowerment of […]
Publications
An election too far ? Four scenarios for Greece after the elections
The results of the Greek elections on 17 June are of crucial importance for both the country itself and the eurozone. This Policy Brief outlines the possible post-election scenarios. It […]
After the China-EU summit: reaffirming a comprehensive strategic partnership
On 14 February 2012, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao hosted the China-EU summit in Beijing with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. The summit […]
External publications
Smart pooling for shared defence
The aim of the Ghent Initiative, or pooling and sharing, is to do more with less. in European Defence Matters (EDA), Issue 1, 21 May 2012, pp. 48-50. (Photo credit: […]
The Reassertion of the United States in the Asia-Pacific Region
The article discusses U.S. involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, with particular focus given to efforts to increase diplomatic and military presence. The importance of relationships with U.S. allies in the […]
External publications
Continuïteit van instabiliteit: de verkiezingen in de Democratische Republiek Congo
An analysis of the current political developments in the DRC. The electoral process of 2011 was a clear indication of the fragile nature of the Congolese state,where progress in stabilisation […]