Once fierce advocates of military action against Tehran, Gulf countries now call for restraint and diplomacy. They once saw Trump as a partner; now they fear the US may be more liability ...

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran could have serious implications across the Middle East, not least by exacerbating ...

Europe’s shrinking and ageing population is not just a domestic issue – it is a strategic challenge with global implications. As population dynamics reshape the international balance of ...

This week’s NATO summit sees defence spending at the top of the agenda. But, at the current estimation, Europe risks rearming ...

Russia will likely try to keep the Iranian regime weak and out of Western reach, hoping to exploit any deal for its own gains ...

NATO members should designate their support for Ukraine as a contribution towards achieving 5% of domestic spending on ...

This ECFR discussion will explore the opportunities arising from the EU’s new International Digital Strategy, especially in the context of the upcoming Danish EU Presidency.

Israel has become the Middle East’s leading destabiliser, threatening key European interests. Europe must avoid making the ...

As Europeans focus on Israel’s intensifying conflict with Iran, the country is continuing its expansionist project in the ...

TikTok is helping facilitate the spread of disinformation and enhancing cyber security threats throughout Europe. The EU ...

Amid much speculation surrounding Ukraine’s future—including ceasefires, peace talks and broader geopolitical shifts—ECFR has launched a new podcast mini-series that brings Ukrainian perspectives to… ...

European investment in Africa should focus on climate-smart business. This will develop the continent’s resilient ...