Publications

‘Any sensible approach cannot be confined to technical programmes, or military force, while neglecting the political dynamics on the ground. Policies without politics will not work.’

‘The EU should recognise [...] that armed aggression against any of its member states implies an attack against the Union’s key values.’

This Alert examines the adverse economic conditions which Egypt is facing: in addition to mounting political pressures in the form of protests and labour strikes, the risk of a currency crisis is running high. What has gone wrong since President Sisi came to power?

As both China and India scramble for influence in the region, the ocean looks increasingly like the board of Go – the great encircling game. Is there a maritime governance role there for the EU? One which allows it to finally develop its strategic partnership with the South Asian...

This Alert examines the speeches and public declarations of new President Tsai Ing-wen following the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) 2016 electoral victory, in the bid to discern Taiwan’s upcoming domestic and foreign policy orientations.

‘The EU remains a force to be reckoned with in international relations. The EU’s strength comes from the outward projection of the policy areas where it has acquired authority internally.’

‘An alternative to the increasing use of realpolitik is needed today more than ever and Europe is much more likely to generate this than other, non-European global players.’

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

‘Without functioning social contracts and robust representative democracy, there can be no security in Europe – or coming from it.’

‘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.’