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Rethinking the EU’s Strategic Partnerships in Times of Crisis

Geopolitical shifts have put into question the effectiveness of the EU’s strategic partnerships. Crises in its vicinity present the union with an opportunity to reassess this foreign policy framework.

  • Meltem Müftüler-Baç
  • Ezgi Uzun-Teker
· May 6, 2024
Judy Asks: Are Farmers Fighting a Losing Battle?

Rather than propping up the status quo, farmers should focus on the transition to more sustainable methods of food production. EU institutions and governments must support them in this endeavor.

· March 28, 2024
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Turkey and the Ukraine War: Whose Side Is Ankara on?

Turkey continues its balancing act, siding with the West on Ukraine but relying on Russia to pursue its ambitions of becoming a regional energy center. While progress toward bringing Turkey closer to the West will have its limits, there is scope for more cooperation between Brussels and Ankara.

· March 4, 2024
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Understanding the Energy Drivers of Turkey’s Foreign Policy

Turkey’s dependence on energy imports has an impact on the country’s economic and geopolitical orientation. Turkish leaders should devise energy policies that respond to domestic priorities, regional ambitions, and the challenges posed by climate change.

· February 28, 2024
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Is There a Silver Lining to Europe’s Climate Change Turmoil?

An intense politicization of climate change debates is becoming one of Europe’s defining political crises. But counterintuitively, this trend could offer a healthy democratic corrective that ultimately serves a more just and inclusive climate transition.

· February 26, 2024
Germany’s Paralysis Holds Back Europe

Past German governments have relied on Russian gas and the U.S. security umbrella. With Putin’s war in Ukraine and the prospects of a Trump presidency, Berlin needs a strategic mindset to lead Europe.

· January 23, 2024