Publications

‘...despite the growing narrative of disintegration [...] there are collective vital interests to defend in an increasingly complicated world.’

‘If, then, the EUGS itself is to pass its key test – that it actually influences policymakers in national capitals – it must be both clear-eyed and hard-headed.’

‘...the EUGS has to revisit and re-order the list of perceived threats and recommended responses with an emphasis on the issue of human security.’

‘Multipolarity is complex, messy and requires intensive political interaction, but a system where power is diffused is inherently more stable...’

Over the years, Saudi-Iranian relations have seen numerous ups and downs. This Brief tells the story of their rocky relationship in their own words, starting with the crowning of Saudi Arabia’s first king in 1924 and continuing up until today's latest developments.

Euro-Atlantic audiences are increasingly alarmed at Russia’s behaviour at home and abroad. This Brief examines the Russian worldview in order to understand how and why the Russian leadership acts as it does.

The first EUISS Brief of 2016 looks at the newly created Saudi-led Islamic military alliance, and explains how its purpose is threefold: counter-balance Iranian influence in the region, restore Saudi Arabia’s somewhat tarnished Muslim reputation and create military synergies...

‘Only an internally resilient Union, capable of re-affirming its core values and of inspiring the loyalty of its citizens, can project influence beyond its borders...’

‘Moves by the EU to work towards reforming the UNSC would help this important universal organisation (based on the rule of law) play a truly global role.’

‘...Russia is making regular incursions into the airspace and waters of northern member states. There is no denying that Russia’s behaviour towards the EU’s eastern flank is growing ever more belligerent.’