If you are a UK citizen confused about the value of EU membership, due to the 'untruths' coming from UKIP and the national press, then just follow the evidence – says former BBC journalist Jon Danzig
A free trade agreement between the EU and the US could help to spread western norms across the world in an 'Atlantic century', claims senior American diplomat
France is adamant about pushing the Common Security and Defence Policy to the top of the agenda through decisions made by the European Council, write Martin Michelot and Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer
As European member states consider the implications of environmentally risky shale gas development, the proposed EU-Canada trade agreement could give energy companies new powers to challenge fracking bans through the back door – claims Pia Eberhardt
The west needs a much broader strategy to constrain Iran, one that neither ignores Africa nor takes its myriad governments for granted – warns Michael Rubin
It is 'too late' to protect European industry from Asia's economic might, writes Justin Stares after listening to allegations of solar panel dumping levelled at China
Having failed so far to rescue the ETS, Europe's political leaders need to rediscover some of their old ambition if the continent is to repair its reputation as an environmental leader – writes Thomas Legge
Is the criticism of Catherine Ashton fair given that the European External Action Service has been denuded of power by the institutional turf wars in Brussels?
Sir Alex Ferguson showed loyalty and staying power at Man United FC - are these qualities obsolete in a modern world, which demands immediate success?