Jeffrey Mankoff argues, "The basic logic underlying the Russian proposal for a new [Euro-Atlantic] security architecture is sound."

Markets' reaction to the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and other European countries suggests global governments "have used up all their ammunition to boost global growth," and could be punished by the markets if they sustain stimulus programs, says CFR's Sebastian Mallaby.

This Open Society Institute report offers a comparative study of the different situations of Muslims throughout a sampling of EU countries.

The fall of the Berlin Wall twenty years ago marked a new era in U.S.-European cooperation on global issues. Philip H. Gordon discusses the status and future of the relationship under a new president's leadership, as well as the role of the transatlantic partnership in addressing international security challenges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The following is a transcription from a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on the Group of 20 (G-20).

This fourth NATO at 60 panel discuss NATO and its relations with the EU.

Federiga Bindi, Charles Kupchan, Justin Vaisse write that, "Sarkozy offered a brand of EU leadership that works, reviving the Union...the Obama administration should recognize this for what it is - the stirrings of the more capable and collective European partner that the United States so sorely needs."

In the Financial Times, Ralph Atkins discusses the long-term prospects for the euro ten years after its establishment.

An Economist news analysis argues that as capital markets become more discriminating, it no longer affords shelter from reform.

CFR's Peter Kenen discusses the current financial crisis and what will come of the upcoming international financial summit.

With financial firestorms erupting left and right in Europe, the global credit crisis takes a new dimension. Analysts say it might be time for coordinated interest rate cuts.

A CFR confrence call on climate change and the upcoming G-8 Summit.