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Short animation explaining why burning biomass produces more carbon dioxide per unit of energy generated than almost all fossil fuels.

James Nixey, director of the Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, explores whether sanctions have been effective in deterring Russia.

Professor Andrew Dorman explores the reasons why Turkey might want to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO.

Explaining the two countries’ intertwined histories, the armed conflicts in Crimea and the Donbas region, and disputes over gas supplies.

James Sherr, Keir Giles and Duncan Allan explain how misconceptions about Russia and its leadership negatively impact policy.

Short animation explaining the issues around the growing use of drones and what should be done to address them.

Digital cryptocurrencies are rising up the financial policy agenda as tech innovators seek to capitalize on their technological expertise and data from billions of users.

Chatham House Director Robin Niblett sits down with The Rt Hon Sir John Major for an in-depth conversation about the future of British and European foreign policy.

This week, the European Commission published its proposals for the next seven-year Multi-annual Financial Framework. What does this budget tell us about the EU’s priorities, and about how the invariably acrimonious negotiations among member states might play out?

A new study reveals six political tribes across Europe with different views about the EU and its future. Which tribe do you belong to?

The global economy is in flux and a more isolationist and protectionist US is stepping back from multilateralism at a time of widespread concerns about the negative impacts of globalization.

The UK financial sector is the second largest financial sector in the world, making it a key component of the global financial system as well as the British economy.

Despite legislative efforts and cooperation with the EU, migration through Niger and Libya to Europe has grown significantly in recent years. This paper examines the transnational drivers of this phenomenon, including insecurity in Libya and the mobility economy in Niger.

Chatham House’s Europe programme hosted representatives from the European Political Community in June, in advance of July’s summit.

Reconciling its transatlantic approach with EU defence initiatives could make Poland a leader on European defence.

The summit is not only a chance for the new UK government to build relationships with European leaders, but a key opportunity for European countries to make progress on shared political and security challenges.

Less than two weeks into Hungary’s EU Council presidency, Viktor Orbán has clearly shown he will not play by the rules. The EU must come up with a response.

Neither party is saying enough about international trade in their election proposals, with discussion of UK–EU trade a striking omission.

If his party is severely defeated at the European elections in June, the French president will find it harder than before to shape the EU’s agenda.

Centrists like Mette Frederiksen are talking tough on migration. But adopting right-wing policy may make it harder to manage the issue.

Whichever party wins the general election, limited resources will prevent an expansive foreign agenda. ‘Realistic ambition’ should be the guiding principle, with a focus on adapting to risks around the US and China, improving relations with the EU, and strengthening the UK’s role in international governance and development.

During his trip to Europe Xi could find it hard to address the damage wrought by COVID-19 and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine. But he may exploit existing tensions with Washington.

The Directive’s reduced scope will blunt its impact. But there will be much to learn from its implementation.

But without US leadership, the ability of Ukraine’s European allies to cooperate effectively looks uncertain.

The landmark AI legislation is the latest example of the EU’s role as a global digital rule-maker.

Containing Russia requires a holistic view of Black Sea security that considers how this is interlinked with the security of adjacent regions.

Paper argues US and Europe need to think about the ‘endgame’ for their respective China policies.

The European Union is using an old tool for a new purpose as it looks to its defence

Hungary’s Viktor Orban bows to EU pressure and agrees to a €50 billion support package for Ukraine, but this may not be enough to move the needle in the war.

The signing of the Maastricht Treaty on February 7, 1992 frustrated Eurosceptics and federalists alike. Yet it underpins the EU to this day, writes Chris Bickerton.

Events in France and Germany show that policies to deliver sustainable food, transport and energy systems need to take far better account of the needs of rural communities.

As Russia continues to weaponize migrants to undermine EU unity on Ukraine, the EU can learn important lessons from Finland.

Hungary’s right-wing prime minister is frustrating efforts to deliver a €50 billion EU support package for Ukraine. Why?

Better relations are an opportunity for the EU to improve cooperation with a major geopolitical player.

The EU must tackle the challenge of rogue member states to fulfil its potential as a geostrategic actor.

Voters in June’s EU Parliament elections are more likely to cast their ballots in judgement of their national governments than drag the bloc to the right, argues Nathalie Tocci.

How Slovakia votes will determine whether Prime Minister Robert Fico can continue his anti-democratic direction unhindered, writes Lubica Pollakova.

A solid bloc of Eurosceptic parties in power is cause for concern.

The new Polish government should now build a lasting security partnership with Ukraine.

Poland will regain influence in EU affairs but the future government will not be an easy partner and face fierce opposition from PiS when reforming the rule of law.

In this episode the panel discusses how the US and EU are positioning themselves in the new era of green industrial policy.

Kilian Spandler and Fredrik Soderbaum discuss the ways populist leaders like Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump attack international organizations.