Carl Bildt was Sweden’s foreign minister from 2006 to 2014 and prime minister from 1991 to 1994, when he negotiated Sweden’s EU accession. A renowned international diplomat, he served as EU Special Envoy to the Former Yugoslavia, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, UN Special Envoy to the Balkans, and Co-Chairman of the Dayton Peace Conference. He is Co-Chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Sep 20, 2024 Carl Bildt argues that while neither side can attain victory, peace remains plausible if certain conditions are met.
Aug 19, 2024 Carl Bildt hopes Ukraine’s incursion into Russia will renew everyone’s appreciation for a foundational principle.
Jul 23, 2024 Carl Bildt considers the disastrous implications of US vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s worldview.
Jun 21, 2024 Carl Bildt offers a broad outline of the bloc's biggest challenges following this month's European Parliament election.
May 21, 2024 Carl Bildt warns that nothing good will come from a more deeply fragmented global economy.
After a decades-long love affair with laissez-faire policies, many governments – notably in developed countries – are increasingly seeking to shape their economies through tariffs, subsidies, public procurement, and more. But not all industrial policies are created equal, and understanding their nuances and limitations is critical to their success.
