Russia’s foreign policy is shaped by domestic factors and the authoritarian nature of its governance. This policy paper discusses the strategies the West needs to respond to the international and domestic wrongdoings already committed by the Kremlin and to deter Moscow’s future aggression.
From The Ukraine–Russia War To The Navalny Case: How To Deal With The Kremlin? Read More »
This working paper takes the case of European policies in support of resilience in the EU’s neighbourhood to explore the potential of a more flexible model of theory-practice engagement based on knowledge exchange rather than transfer.
Does the EU’s new agenda for the southern neighbourhood respond to the demands and practices of the Arab uprisings or does it revert to the stability paradigm? This policy paper argues that the EU could regain relevance in a multipolar region by putting itself more firmly behind citizens and their demands in the region.
This working paper capitalizes on EU-LISTCO’s analytical framework to explore the influence of migration and radicalization on risks created by areas of limited statehood and contested orders in the Eastern Neighbourhood.
This working paper discusses the governance of political economy in areas of limited statehood and contested orders by focusing on the issue of state capture.
The Political Economy Of Areas Of Limited Statehood: Insights From Libya And Tunisia Read More »
There is a tendency in policy and academic circles to characterize state capture as the result of a late-development syndrome and unfair competition. This policy paper argues for the need to critically reflect on the key role of the current neoliberal economic model in sustaining these dynamics.
How Neoliberalism Fosters State Capture: Insights From Tunisia Read More »
This working paper capitalizes on EU-LISTCO’s analytical framework to assess the preparedness of the European Union and Member States in addressing situations of limited statehood and contested orders in Mali.
In Search Of Coherence: Why The EU And Member States Hardly Fostered Resilience In Mali Read More »
This working paper explores global and diffuse risks and how we should think about their potential to turn into threats that overwhelm societal resilience in areas of limited statehood, precipitating violent conflict and governance breakdown.
Taking Global And Diffuse Risks Seriously: A Risk-Clusters Typology Read More »
How is the idea of EU strategic autonomy used and how does it contrast with that of resilience as envisioned in the Global Strategy? This paper explores and highlights some related unforeseen risks for the EU external action.
Although populist actors can be vocal and conspicuous in aligning with external actors contesting the international liberal order, they rarely go as far as swaying or blocking EU foreign policy decisions and outputs.
How Populism Impacts EU Foreign Policy Read More »
