European Security, Politics, and Economics

The CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program closely follows political, social, and economic developments in Europe

Europe is the United States’ strongest partner in addressing issues ranging from international security and counterterrorism to multilateral diplomacy, trade, the environment, technology, and human rights and development assistance. As such, the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program analyzes both domestic and pan-European issues, tracking developments in domestic politics, foreign affairs, institutional capabilities, and the integration and enlargement processes of the European Union, providing insight into Europe’s role as a global player and its impacts on U.S. policy and interests abroad.
 

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UK Local Elections Will Have National Consequences

The May 6 local elections in the United Kingdom will be a barometer for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party’s popularity, the opposition Labour Party’s standing, and the state of fragmentation in the Union.

Commentary by Donatienne Ruy and Heather A. Conley — May 5, 2021

Remember Brexit?

The Covid-19 pandemic has overshadowed a lot of developments in the EU-UK relationship, but many events in the last week are bringing Brexit back to the forefront.

Blog Post by Donatienne Ruy — March 5, 2021

Avoiding Barriers to Greater Transatlantic Defense Cooperation

Threats posed by competitors such as China are driving the United States to adopt more restrictive procurement rules. Yet if not carefully crafted, such rules could have an unintended, detrimental effect on transatlantic security cooperation.

Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus — December 1, 2020

Toward a New “Lost Decade”? Covid-19 and Defense Spending in Europe

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, European defense spending has entered uncharted waters, as public debt explodes and threat perceptions change. Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis should help Europeans take the necessary steps to avoid the worst-case scenario.

Brief by Pierre Morcos — October 15, 2020

Did Russia Influence Brexit?

A long-awaited parliamentary report in the United Kingdom asserts Russia may have influenced the Brexit referendum; more importantly, the UK government did little to find out and prevent it.

Blog Post by Donatienne Ruy — July 21, 2020