Sophia Besch
Sophia Besch
Senior research fellow
Areas of expertise
EU Common Security and Defence Policy, European defence industry integration, NATO, German security and defence policy
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Brexit: What have we learned so far?
Survival
20 September 2016
On 23 June 2016, the British electorate defied the expectations of political leaders, financial markets and foreign allies by voting to withdraw from the European Union.
Minus Britain, the EU brainstorms in Bratislava
IISS
16 September 2016
As Brussels and European Union capitals get back into their political rhythm again after the summer break, the EU meeting in Bratislava on Friday 16 September is set to be anything but business as usual.
CER podcast: 5 questions on Theresa May's Brexit negotiations
01 August 2016
Sophia Besch talks to Charles Grant about the six deals that the British government will have to strike – with the EU, the WTO and bilaterally – in order to realise the Brexit vote.
CER Podcast: 5 questions on Theresa May’s visit to Warsaw
29 July 2016
Sophia Besch talks to Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska about Polish priorities during the Brexit negotiations and consequences of the British vote to leave the EU for the bilateral relationship between the UK and Poland.
CER podcast: 5 questions on territorial disputes in the South China Sea
26 July 2016
Sophia Besch talks to Rem Korteweg about reactions to the recent UN tribunal ruling from the region, the US and the EU, and the difficult balance between power politics and international law.
CER podcast: 5 questions on the attempted coup in Turkey
20 July 2016
Sophia Besch talks to Rem Korteweg about the implications for the EU, NATO and Turkey’s European trajectory.
El cambio de Turquía amenaza a Europa
La Razon
19 July 2016
La mano dura del Gobierno turco con los supuestos golpistas deja a los líderes europeos en un lugar bastante complicado.
CER podcast: Discussion on Theresa May's new cabinet
15 July 2016
A conversation about the strategy behind recent appointments, consequences for Britain’s foreign policy and trade relations, and an outlook on the start of negotiations with the EU-27.
Judy Asks: Is German strength an illusion?
Carnegie Europe
13 July 2016
Germany's strength rests on its large economy, its relative political stability and consensus on key national interests, and the skills and experience of its chancellor.
Эксперт о референдуме: Если Британия проголосует за выход из ЕС, союз потеряет внутреннее и внешнее доверие
Metro News
23 June 2016
Эксперт о референдуме: Если Британия проголосует за выход из ЕС, союз потеряет внутреннее и внешнее доверие