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November 4, 2009
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Timothy Garton Ash examines global politics twenty years since 1989 and questions whether today's Europe, ""mired in the narcissism of minor difference," can recapture the strategic boldness and historical imagination of 1989.
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October 5, 2009
Interview
Moves toward the approval of the Lisbon Treaty could create a stronger European partner for Washington in global affairs, says CFR's Charles Kupchan. But he cites a competing trend toward stronger nation-states in Europe.
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October 5, 2009
Must Read
With Ireland passing the Lisbon treaty, Gideon Rachman contends that the European Union is staking a claim to be taken seriously as a global superpower, particularly with the Group of 20 where Europeans hold eight seats at the conference.
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October 4, 2009
Must Read
In a New York Times editorial, Karen Donfried says Europe's interest in Obama needs to translate into military assistance in Afghanistan and diplomatic support with Iran.
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September 17, 2009
Essential Documents
Speech
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February 2009
Must Read
This paper analyzes the status and location of the military installations of the member states of the European Union and their potential role for the European security and defence policy.
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April 5, 2009
Essential Documents
Statement
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April 2, 2009
Transcript
The following is a transcription from a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on the Group of 20 (G-20).
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March 9, 2009
Transcript
This fourth NATO at 60 panel discuss NATO and its relations with the EU.
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March 1, 2009
Essential Documents
Summary Statement
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