Val—Elections in Sweden
Neither a political party nor the people as a whole are likely to be declared the winner of the Swedish elections on September 14.
Read more
European Union
Rainer Eppelmann, Public Enemy Number One
People who have lived their entire lives in a democratic society do not always understand the preciousness of this very same, albeit imperfect, democracy.
Read more
Improving Cyber Security: NATO and the EU
In ICDS’ latest cybersecurity report, “Improving Cyber Security: NATO and the EU”, Piret Pernik examines the future for cyber cooperation between the two largest collective organizations acting in security and defence issues in Europe – the EU and NATO. The author chronicles the oft delayed development of cyber capabilities of both groups. In doing so, Pernik highlights the core distinctions between them.
Read more
Improving Cyber Security: NATO and the EU
The critical infrastructure and essential services on which modern economies depend rely increasingly on information and communication technologies (ICT). Most global, transatlantic and regional international organisations (UN, NATO, the EU, G8, OSCE, OECD, ITU, ICANN, AU, ASEAN, OAS, etc.) have developed policies and instruments to address the growing sophistication of cyber attacks against critical infrastructures and services. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the approaches of NATO and the EU to cyber security.
Read more
France and Africa: How to Turn a Burden of the Past into an Advantage for the Future
Paris has the experience, knowledge, opportunities and readiness to take action in Africa.
Read more
Estonia and the European Union—A 10-year Balance Sheet
Estonia has the prerequisites for repeating Finland’s success. To achieve this we need openness, inspiring politicians and a strong Europe.
Read more
10 years of the European Union for Estonia—Ups, Downs and the Way Ahead
The European Union is not some external entity in Brussels. We are the European Union.
Read more
Carving up Europe’s funding pie
The European Union’s 2014-2020 budget negotiations: a diplomatic analysis.
Read more
Preaching to the Unconverted: A Strategic View of the EU’s Eastern Partnership Program
We should give up the idea that European values are somehow going to win over the continent on their own.
Read more
Keeping the Eastern Partnership on track
What could emerge is a ‘two-tier’ Eastern Partnership, encompassing countries in favour of strong relations with the and countries that are not.
Read more