Welcome to my TED Talk on how propaganda beats truth by arriving first.
This one is about a new ECFR policy brief from March 2026, and about why most people will never read it.
Not because they are stupid.
Because they are overloaded.
This one is about a new ECFR policy brief from March 2026, and about why most people will never read it.
Not because they are stupid.
Because they are overloaded.
June 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Welcome to my TED Talk on how propaganda beats truth by arriving first.
This one is about a new ECFR policy brief from March 2026, and about why most people will never read it.
Not because they are stupid.
Because they are overloaded.
This one is about a new ECFR policy brief from March 2026, and about why most people will never read it.
Not because they are stupid.
Because they are overloaded.
A senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) warns that Israel is systematically eliminating Iranian officials most likely to negotiate a political settlement with the United States. Prolonging the war at the expense of the US and global economy.
March 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) warns that Israel is systematically eliminating Iranian officials most likely to negotiate a political settlement with the United States. Prolonging the war at the expense of the US and global economy.
It’s notable that we are talking about VERY different educational structures — in theory, most UK students enter uni with a broad base that many US students don’t. And so a “core” set of courses are required (in theory) to give that base.
September 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Since DOGE got into Archives, has anyone checked to see whether they’ve altered the text of existing regulations in eCFR? Will be a pain to trace but I bet that they have
February 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Since DOGE got into Archives, has anyone checked to see whether they’ve altered the text of existing regulations in eCFR? Will be a pain to trace but I bet that they have
🇪🇪 Two possible scenarios for a Russian attack on Estonia are published in a report by experts from ECFR.
1. Invasion - a quick capture of Narva, possibly an advance on Tallinn - to shock NATO and force negotiations on a "pause".
1. Invasion - a quick capture of Narva, possibly an advance on Tallinn - to shock NATO and force negotiations on a "pause".
December 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🇪🇪 Two possible scenarios for a Russian attack on Estonia are published in a report by experts from ECFR.
1. Invasion - a quick capture of Narva, possibly an advance on Tallinn - to shock NATO and force negotiations on a "pause".
1. Invasion - a quick capture of Narva, possibly an advance on Tallinn - to shock NATO and force negotiations on a "pause".
❗️Europeans viewed Ukraine more favorably than the United States, according to a new ECFR poll of nearly 19,500 respondents across 15 countries. Only 11% considered the US an ally, while 29% saw Ukraine as an ally and 32% as a necessary partner. #Ukraine
June 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
❗️Europeans viewed Ukraine more favorably than the United States, according to a new ECFR poll of nearly 19,500 respondents across 15 countries. Only 11% considered the US an ally, while 29% saw Ukraine as an ally and 32% as a necessary partner. #Ukraine
Trust and mistrust in Hungary ahead of the elections (ECFR)
April 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Trust and mistrust in Hungary ahead of the elections (ECFR)
Ellie Geranmayeh, of the ECFR: "Israel seems to be turning its attention to targeting those that could push for a political solution to overcome Iran's troubles at home and abroad," Netanyahu is worried that Trump would reach a deal that rejects Israel's maximalist demands.
March 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Ellie Geranmayeh, of the ECFR: "Israel seems to be turning its attention to targeting those that could push for a political solution to overcome Iran's troubles at home and abroad," Netanyahu is worried that Trump would reach a deal that rejects Israel's maximalist demands.
Europe can more easily and cheaply secure its own safety by helping Ukraine, rather than seeing the country overwhelmed by the Russian army and American indifference.
The four pillars of European defence
For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🇭🇺🇺🇦 The majority of voters of Hungary's new ruling party "Tisza" Peter Magyar want better relations with Ukraine, but mostly do not support providing Kyiv with money and weapons, - ECFR
64% of Magyar's voters expect the future government to improve relations with Ukraine.
64% of Magyar's voters expect the future government to improve relations with Ukraine.
May 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🇭🇺🇺🇦 The majority of voters of Hungary's new ruling party "Tisza" Peter Magyar want better relations with Ukraine, but mostly do not support providing Kyiv with money and weapons, - ECFR
64% of Magyar's voters expect the future government to improve relations with Ukraine.
64% of Magyar's voters expect the future government to improve relations with Ukraine.
In 2018, Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council, cutting funding to key global humanitarian programs and undermining international human rights efforts. 🌍⚖️💔
(Source: ECFR)
#HumanRights #GlobalJustice #Accountability
(Source: ECFR)
#HumanRights #GlobalJustice #Accountability
January 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In 2018, Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council, cutting funding to key global humanitarian programs and undermining international human rights efforts. 🌍⚖️💔
(Source: ECFR)
#HumanRights #GlobalJustice #Accountability
(Source: ECFR)
#HumanRights #GlobalJustice #Accountability
Ladies and Gentlemen - ECFR @ecfr.bsky.social has arrived!
October 16, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen - ECFR @ecfr.bsky.social has arrived!
- Volgens een nieuwe wereldwijde opiniepeiling van het European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) ziet nog maar 16 % van de EU-burgers de Verenigde Staten als bondgenoot.
Trump dag 362: Justitie verzet zich tegen toezichthouder Epsteinfiles, 16% EU-burgers ziet VS nog als bondgenoot, Kimmel wil Trump zijn ‘White Person of the Year Award’ geven, Good ademde nog, rechter legt inzet ICE Minnesota aan banden: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-36...
Trump dag 362: Trump maakt leden Gaza Peace Board bekend; oa Blair, Kaag, Justitie onderzoekt Walz, verzet zich tegen aanstelling toezichthouder Epsteinfiles, ICE deporteert 5-jarig Amerikaans meisje,...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 362. – Trump verleent gratie aan de […]
reportersonline.nl
January 17, 2026 at 8:38 AM
- Volgens een nieuwe wereldwijde opiniepeiling van het European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) ziet nog maar 16 % van de EU-burgers de Verenigde Staten als bondgenoot.
🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦Europeans more likely to consider Ukraine an ally than the US, - ECFR poll
Only 11% of Europeans called the US an ally, the lowest figure in the entire period of observation. At the same time, 29% of respondents consider Ukraine an ally, and another 32% consider it a necessary partner.
Only 11% of Europeans called the US an ally, the lowest figure in the entire period of observation. At the same time, 29% of respondents consider Ukraine an ally, and another 32% consider it a necessary partner.
June 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦Europeans more likely to consider Ukraine an ally than the US, - ECFR poll
Only 11% of Europeans called the US an ally, the lowest figure in the entire period of observation. At the same time, 29% of respondents consider Ukraine an ally, and another 32% consider it a necessary partner.
Only 11% of Europeans called the US an ally, the lowest figure in the entire period of observation. At the same time, 29% of respondents consider Ukraine an ally, and another 32% consider it a necessary partner.
❗️Europeans viewed Ukraine as a bigger ally than the United States, according to a new ECFR poll covering 15 countries and nearly 19,500 respondents.
June 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM
❗️Europeans viewed Ukraine as a bigger ally than the United States, according to a new ECFR poll covering 15 countries and nearly 19,500 respondents.
Nyttige dage i Warszawa. Stort fokus på Ukraine og diskussioner af Trump-effekten. Flere og flere peger på, at det ikke vil lykkes for Trump at drive kiler ned mellem medlemsstaterne. P.t er Make Europe Great mere sandsynligt @ecfr
March 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Nyttige dage i Warszawa. Stort fokus på Ukraine og diskussioner af Trump-effekten. Flere og flere peger på, at det ikke vil lykkes for Trump at drive kiler ned mellem medlemsstaterne. P.t er Make Europe Great mere sandsynligt @ecfr
Interesting numbers, via ECFR:
August 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Interesting numbers, via ECFR:
ECFR @ecfr.bsky.social in Sarajevo, discussing The Geopolitical Competition for the Western Balkans
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 PM
ECFR @ecfr.bsky.social in Sarajevo, discussing The Geopolitical Competition for the Western Balkans
In the meantime, our collective ECFR report on Ukraine is out. A dedicated military part may follow later.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...
October 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM
In the meantime, our collective ECFR report on Ukraine is out. A dedicated military part may follow later.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...
(I’ve been with @ecfr & @ECFRParis way longer than this year though 😅)
August 16, 2024 at 7:16 AM
(I’ve been with @ecfr & @ECFRParis way longer than this year though 😅)
New opportunity!
ECFR is looking for a new director for the Africa programme!
@ecfrafrica.bsky.social seeks to support a more coherent European Africa strategy, making the case for strong European engagement with African partners.
Find out more & apply here: ecfr.eu/jobs/
ECFR is looking for a new director for the Africa programme!
@ecfrafrica.bsky.social seeks to support a more coherent European Africa strategy, making the case for strong European engagement with African partners.
Find out more & apply here: ecfr.eu/jobs/
Help shape European foreign policy | Career opportunities at ECFR
Join the ECFR team and be part of the future of European foreign policy.
ecfr.eu
November 25, 2024 at 10:49 AM
New opportunity!
ECFR is looking for a new director for the Africa programme!
@ecfrafrica.bsky.social seeks to support a more coherent European Africa strategy, making the case for strong European engagement with African partners.
Find out more & apply here: ecfr.eu/jobs/
ECFR is looking for a new director for the Africa programme!
@ecfrafrica.bsky.social seeks to support a more coherent European Africa strategy, making the case for strong European engagement with African partners.
Find out more & apply here: ecfr.eu/jobs/
Views of Hungary's approach to the world: the opposition voters prioritise a reset with the European Union; Orban's voters are more pro-Trump & pro-Russia (ECFR)
ecfr.eu/article/why-...
ecfr.eu/article/why-...
April 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Views of Hungary's approach to the world: the opposition voters prioritise a reset with the European Union; Orban's voters are more pro-Trump & pro-Russia (ECFR)
ecfr.eu/article/why-...
ecfr.eu/article/why-...
We are facing a second Zeitenwende. Our most important ally, the US, has prioritized financial gains for a few over Europe's security and Ukraine's survival, forcing us to rethink how we organize and invest in our defence.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
ECFR at 18: Has European foreign policy come of age?
Mark Leonard brings together Carl Bildt, Lykke Friis, and Norbert Röttgen to to unpack how Europe has changed since 2007, when ECFR was founded, and what challenges lie ahead…
ecfr.eu
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We are facing a second Zeitenwende. Our most important ally, the US, has prioritized financial gains for a few over Europe's security and Ukraine's survival, forcing us to rethink how we organize and invest in our defence.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
Please tell your ECFR team to stop using AI slop for illustrations (and pay artists/designers instead).
July 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Please tell your ECFR team to stop using AI slop for illustrations (and pay artists/designers instead).
Follow my fantastic colleagues @byfordt.bsky.social and @matsengstrom.bsky.social here on Bluesky and read @byfordt.bsky.social first ECFR @ecfr Commentary - if you are interested in the nexus of China climate and geopolitics we have you covered!
Great piece by @ecfr.bsky.social colleague @byfordt.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/carb... #China #COP29
Carbon diplomacy: How Europe can steer China’s climate path
Beijing is poised to make a pivotal decision that will shape global climate action for decades to come and directly affect European climate safety.
ecfr.eu
November 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Follow my fantastic colleagues @byfordt.bsky.social and @matsengstrom.bsky.social here on Bluesky and read @byfordt.bsky.social first ECFR @ecfr Commentary - if you are interested in the nexus of China climate and geopolitics we have you covered!