European Council on Foreign Relations

Although Europe is at peace, it’s surrounded by escalating conflicts and hybrid threats—from the war in Ukraine to the impacts of global warming and pandemics. These pressures highlight the need for a robust EU framework that can respond swiftly and effectively. A European Defence Production Act could strengthen Europe’s resilience and ensure preparedness for future crises, write Nicu Popescu and Laurence Boone: https://lnkd.in/d8iSaYV9

🎧US election special: Donald Trump wins In this special episode, Mark Leonard welcomes asli aydintasbas, ECFR associate senior policy fellow, and Jeremy Shapiro, research director and ECFR’s US programme director, to discuss the results of the US election 2024. Who turned out for Trump and why? What did Trump do right and what did Harris do wrong? What will a second Trump administration mean for international relations and US foreign policy? Listen, share and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/dD6KB7Gp

US citizens are heading to the polls today to vote on the next US president. Take another look at ECFR’s insights into the US elections and its possible outcomes!👇 📑Find all our publications here: https://lnkd.in/drZvbjtd 🎧Listen to the Swamp Chronicles: https://lnkd.in/dkutXvk5

North Korea’s troop deployment to the Russian front represents a fundamental shift in Europe’s security relations with east Asia. To confront the Moscow-Pyongyang axis, the EU should deepen its partnership with South Korea, write James Crabtree and Alexander Lipke. https://lnkd.in/du3RYFXY

The US election has fuelled calls to negotiate a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine. But the new administration will not be able to escape the fact that Western security guarantees are a precondition for any sustainable settlement, writes Leo Litra. https://lnkd.in/dsmPjq8T

The US election is just days away, and Europe must prepare for potential shifts in transatlantic relations. Whether it’s Harris or Trump, a unified EU approach has never been more essential to protect its strategic interests and values, writes Celia Belin: https://lnkd.in/dZqbGXe7

🎙️ New week, new podcast! The recent elections in Georgia and Moldova were marred by significant Russian interference, including disinformation campaigns and vote-buying. As the Kremlin seeks to undermine the candidate countries’ EU futures, Brussels needs to take action. In this episode, Mark Leonard welcomes Tefta Kelmendi, deputy director of the ECFR Wider Europe Programme, and Nicu Popescu, distinguished policy fellow at ECFR, to discuss what was at stake in these elections. What do the results mean for Georgia and Moldova’s EU accession? How did disinformation schemes and vote-buying under Russian influence impact the votes? And what actions should the EU take in response? 🎧 Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d6aHvjvB 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ddshBq9m 🎧 ECFR website: https://lnkd.in/dDHJS_uG

🎙️ New episode alert: Swamp Chronicles finale! Dive into the foreign policy divides within the Republican and Democratic parties and discover how these shifting stances could shape future partnerships between the U.S. and Europe. With populist movements gaining traction across Europe, what are the implications for transatlantic relations? Join Jeremy Shapiro and Aslı Aydıntaşbaş as they sit down with ECFR Paris Office Head, Celia Belin, and Senior Policy Fellow Majda Ruge to unpack these critical issues. Listen to it here: 🎧 Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dSEmS_2k 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d6ukxmMG 🎧 ECFR website:https://lnkd.in/dbGGThms

Can Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ bring lasting peace to Ukraine? A new commentary by Maryna Domushkina explores how Ukraine, with strong EU and NATO support, can build a strategy that goes beyond deterrence to secure real, sustainable stability: https://lnkd.in/d6TDSF7e