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Exploiting Russian Weakness: Moldova and Georgia at a Crossroads
Podcast
Later this month, both Moldova and Georgia will hold crucial elections with the potential to profoundly shape their futures. As Russia attempts to reassert dominance along its...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Nicholas Lokker
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For Putin, the EU Is a Bigger Threat Than NATO
Commentary
Russia, by aiming to prevent the EU’s enlargement and impose its own control over Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, is on a campaign to reassert its imperial idea in Europe....
By Nicholas Lokker & Kate Johnston
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NATO and the EU Need to Get Real on Ukrainian Membership
Commentary
At NATO’s landmark 75th anniversary summit in Washington, a key issue on the agenda will be the nature of the alliance’s commitment to Ukraine’s future membership. Following v...
By Nicholas Lokker
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Resuscitating Europe's Defense Industry
Podcast
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the attempt of transatlantic partners to provide Kyiv with the weapons systems and ammunition it needs to keep up the fight for the...
By Nicholas Lokker, Jim Townsend, Sophia Besch & Christian Mölling
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Unpacking the European Parliament Elections
Podcast
Last weekend, voters across the European Union went to the polls to select the next European Parliament. In the run-up to the elections, many observers were focused on the pot...
By Nicholas Lokker, Jim Townsend, Klaus Welle & Susi Dennison
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EU Enlargement: Future Prospects and Current Challenges
Podcast
Brussels is pushing to begin formal membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova at the end of June as Hungary continues its oppostition; the newly passed "foreign agent law" in ...
By Nicholas Lokker
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It’s time for Congress to commit to better U.S.-EU relations
Commentary
The United States and European Union can only tackle their joint challenges through greater dialogue....
By Nicholas Lokker & Jason C. Moyer
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Navalny's Legacy: Envisioning a Post-Imperial Russia Amidst Ukrainian Crisis
Commentary
For the West, there is no long-term alternative to aiming for a post-imperial Russia—no matter how long it might take or how difficult it may be to achieve...
By Nicholas Lokker
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The EU Should Do More to Help Armenia Shake Off Russia
Commentary
Engaging Armenia as a close partner in the South Caucasus would export stability to the region and represent a strategic victory for the EU vis-à-vis Russia....
By Nicholas Lokker & Anna Avanesyan
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The Future of EU Enlargement: Obstacles and Opportunities
Podcast
At last week’s European Council summit, EU heads of state and government agreed to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova as well as to grant candidate status t...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Nicholas Lokker, Veronica Anghel & Engjellushe Morina
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Wanted: A reality check on Ukraine’s EU accession
Commentary
Instead of offering dubious timelines for full membership based on wishful thinking, Brussels should work to integrate Ukraine as far as is possible under the conditions of co...
By Nicholas Lokker
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The Future of European Integration Hinges on Poland
Commentary
If Poland left the camp of the EU’s spoilers and renewed its adherence to the bloc’s legal order, it would have knock-on effects far beyond the EU-Poland relationship....
By Nicholas Lokker
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A Sovereign European Union Must Answer to the People
Commentary
Insufficient action to address its accountability deficit undermines the European Union’s Westphalian sovereignty and, consequently, its domestic sovereignty....
By Nicholas Lokker
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The US Is Indispensable in the Western Balkans — for Now
Commentary
Active engagement from Washington now will allow the European Union to take over primary responsibility for the Balkans and lead without U.S. assistance in the future....
By Kristen Taylor & Nicholas Lokker
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Moldova Needs More From Europe Than a Symbolic Summit
Commentary
The EU must match Russia’s long-term commitment to subverting Moldova’s politics with its own long-term strategy for supporting the country’s path toward full membership in th...
By Nicholas Lokker & Jason C. Moyer
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Russia Won’t Sit Idly by After Finland and Sweden Join NATO
Commentary
Russia will seek to increase conventional deterrence along its northwestern flank as soon as it has the capacity to do so...
By Nicholas Lokker & Heli Hautala
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European Integration’s New Geopolitical Momentum
Commentary
Offering more tangible benefits of accession prior to full membership will both keep candidate countries motivated to continue reforms and allow for a more gradual adjustment ...
By Nicholas Lokker
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The Political Spillover of Spain’s Unresolved Catalan Question
Commentary
If the right is in fact poised for victory, time may be running out for any more meaningful negotiations between Madrid and Barcelona. Yet forging a clear path forward is esse...
By Nicholas Lokker & Michael Angeloni
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Is the US Making a Profit from the Conflict in Ukraine?
Video
Amidst rising transatlantic tensions, a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and his American counterpart in Washington saw both attempt to send a message of unity...
By Nicholas Lokker
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Relations between the US and France Are Worse Than They Appear
Commentary
Macron’s visit shouldn't serve as a mask for differences in security, trade, and diplomacy between the two allies....
By Nicholas Lokker
