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Is the EU too passive in conflicts in its neighbourhood?

The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) has been rebooted. Launched in 2003 to strengthen relations with Eastern and Southern neighbour countries…

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Should the Western Balkans join the EU?

The largest ever expansion of the European Union took place in 2004. Ten countries (seven of them from the former…

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How can Europe avoid a “forever war” in the Sahel?

It’s been eight years since French troops were deployed to the Sahel. In the intervening years the region has grown…

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Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?

With Trump gone, is the Iran nuclear deal back? In 2015, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, and…

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Should there be greater diversity in the armed forces?

Only 11.1% of military personnel in the EU are women. This is despite the fact that women can no longer…

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Can we afford to cut ties with Russia?

So much for a Russia reset. Observers are already declaring the death of EU foreign policy following a humiliating trip…

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Should the EU impose new sanctions against Russia?

Should the EU sanction Roman Abramovich? The billionaire owner of Chelsea Football Club is included at the top of a…

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Is international arms control failing?

In January 2021, a UN treaty banning nuclear weapons will come into force. Signed in 2017, the Treaty on the…

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Is a European army ever going to happen?

In 2018, the leaders of France and Germany called for a “true European army”. Since then, the arguments for deeper EU…

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