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ECFR12 FebArticle

After the rupture: Middle powers and the construction of new order

As American leadership wanes, middle powers are stitching a patchwork order through new approaches to conflict mediation, connectivity and development. Although these formats are fragmented and opportunistic, Europe should engage with them pragmatically.

Martin TenevEuropean Power, Human Rights and Democracy, Reorder, China, Europe, Global order, US Foreign Policy, Anthony Dworkin, Jana Puglierin, Rafael Loss, Policy Brief

ECFR11 FebArticle

The European archipelago: Building bridges in a post-Western Europe

In the second Trump era, Europe urgently needs to secure its autonomy. Leaders must therefore link together different islands of European public opinion to establish strong majorities for action

Martin TenevEuropean Power, Unlock Europe's Majority, Europe, New Politics Project, US Foreign Policy, Célia Belin, Paweł Zerka, Policy Brief

ECFR6 FebArticle

One battle after another: Factional struggles and the making of Trump’s foreign policy

Trump’s foreign and security policy is the product of factional competition in the White House and a president fixated on short-term wins. Here’s how Europeans should come to terms with this new reality

Martin TenevUnited States, US Foreign Policy, Majda Ruge, Policy Brief

ECFR5 FebArticle

The new right: Anatomy of a global political revolution

The thinkers and ideas of the rising nationalist right merit the political mainstream’s attention. Only by understanding them can it build a resilient counter-project

Martin TenevEuropean Power, Human Rights and Democracy, Europe, New Politics Project, Mark Leonard, Policy Brief

ECFR29 JanArticle

Carbon bargain: How Europe can adapt to Africa’s new energy alliances

Europeans must adapt their approach to supporting Africa’s energy transitions—or risk losing out to China and other competitors.

Martin TenevAfrica, Climate and Energy, Africa, China, Maddalena Procopio, Sarah Logan, Policy Brief

ECFR28 JanArticle

Don’t look down: How Europeans can escape China’s clean-tech gravity

China’s manufacturing surge and trade tactics are dampening Europe’s clean-tech goals. Europeans need to forge coalitions across wary member states to secure their energy independence

Martin TenevAsia, Climate and Energy, Geoeconomics and trade, Technology and Information, China, Europe, Byford Tsang, Policy Brief

ECFR15 JanArticle

How Trump is making China great again—and what it means for Europe

A post-Western world is learning to love China, while Europeans are starting to fear America.

Martin TenevEuropean Power, Unlock Europe's Majority, China, Citrus poll, Europe, European Union, US Foreign Policy, Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard, Timothy Garton Ash, Policy Brief

ECFR14 JanArticle

The green great game: Crafting an EU-Central Asia energy alliance

With the difficult post-Soviet years behind it, Central Asia is becoming more integrated and actively seeking partnerships beyond Russia and China.

Martin TenevClimate and Energy, European Power, Energy Deals Tracker, Energy Sovereignty Index, Szymon Kardaś, Policy Brief

ECFR18 DecArticle

Accelerate the accessions: Why faster is better in EU enlargement policy

The Ukraine war has revived EU enlargement for Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine, but they face obstacles. Accelerating membership for these frontrunners would unlock the process before rivals can take advantage.

Martin TenevEuropean Security, European Security Initiative, EU enlargement, Western Balkans, Engjellushe Morina, Policy Brief

ECFR18 DecArticle

The bear in the Baltics: Reassessing the Russian threat in Estonia

While Estonia’s geography makes it vulnerable to a Russian invasion, it is also protected due to weakened Russian capabilities, stronger European defence cooperation and its own preparedness. NATO’s European members should be reassured but not complacent

Mireia FaroUnited States, The bear at the door, Jennifer Kavanagh, Jeremy Shapiro, Policy Brief

ECFR10 DecArticle

Get over your X: A European plan to escape American technology

Foreign technology companies cannot be entrusted with meeting Europe’s growing digital needs. This includes American big tech firms. Here’s what Europeans should do

Andreas BockEuropean Power, Geoeconomics and Tech, Technology and Information, Europe, European Union, Giorgos Verdi, Policy Brief

ECFR25 NovArticle

The Taiwan test: Why Europe should help deter China

China’s military capabilities are growing and its actions in Europe are becoming more disruptive. The EU should support Taiwan with dual-use technologies and defence cooperation to send a clear signal to Beijing.

Martin TenevAsia, China, Taiwan, Estelle Huang, Policy Brief

ECFR24 NovArticle

Middle power dreaming: The geopolitics of Angola’s emergence

Angola is increasingly active in the world. Here is how Europeans can cooperate with this rising middle power.

Martin TenevAfrica, European Power, Reorder, Africa, Europe, Alex Vines, Policy Brief

ECFR20 NovArticle

Averting West Bank collapse: How to revive Palestinian politics

Hollowed out by violent Israeli control and Mahmoud Abbas’s personal rule, the Palestinian Authority is losing its grip on the West Bank. European and Arab states must intervene to rebuild legitimate governance and keep Palestinian self-determination alive

Martin TenevMiddle East and North Africa, Gaza crisis, Hugh Lovatt, Tahani Mustafa, Policy Brief

ECFR4 NovArticle

Eyes wide shut: How to read China’s playbook in the Western Balkans

The global order no longer favours Western dominance, and Europe’s peripheries have become battlegrounds for competing powers. Yet, the EU’s enlargement policy has not kept pace with this new geopolitical reality.

Martin TenevAsia, China, China, Western Balkans, Vladimir Shopov, Policy Brief

ECFR31 OctArticle

Power sharing: The politics of European-Tunisian energy cooperation

The ethos of the EU’s “Pact for the Mediterranean” could help revitalise cooperation on clean energy with Tunisia—but only if Europeans learn how to better factor in the country’s politics

Martin TenevClimate and Energy, Middle East and North Africa, Tunisia, European Union, Tunisia, Philipp Wagner, Policy Brief

ECFR22 OctArticle

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Russia has many quiet enemies in Africa. Working together, like-minded Africans and Europeans can roll back its troublesome influence.

Martin TenevAfrica, Sahel, Security and Defence, Africa, Burkina Faso, Europe, France, Mali, Russia, Sahel, The bear at the door, Will Brown, Policy Brief

ECFR21 OctArticle

It’s not easy being green: Breaking Europe’s climate spending deadlock

The EU’s next budget will shape its future. Member states must strike a grand bargain to decarbonise Europe and, by extension, drive EU security and competitiveness.

Martin TenevClimate and Energy, European Power, Mats Engström, Policy Brief

ECFR15 OctArticle

The power of the possible: A step-by-step approach to strengthen human rights in the Middle East

European credibility to uphold human rights in the Middle East has faded, but the EU can still have an impact by backing social and economic rights, empowering people through reform

Martin TenevHuman Rights and Democracy, Middle East and North Africa, Gaza crisis, Middle East Crisis, Anthony Dworkin, Policy Brief

ECFR6 OctArticle

The turtle and the pilot fish: How the EU and Italy can help each other in the Mediterranean

Italy and the EU must work more closely together in the “Wider Mediterranean” on energy, migration and security. Here’s how they can do it.

Martin TenevHuman Rights and Democracy, International Migration, Middle East and North Africa, European Union, Mediterranean, Arturo Varvelli, Kelly Petillo, Policy Brief