Ian Bond
Ian Bond
Deputy director
Areas of expertise
Russia and the former Soviet Union, European foreign policy, Europe/Asia relations, US foreign policy.
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BOT TAK: Hungary without Orban
14 April 2026
"The Hungarian economy has fallen into rather poor shape during Victor Orban's years in power. Hungary has a large budget deficit, the country will have to initiate a budget deficit procedure within the EU, the EU will push Hungary to cut budget expenditures and if Hungary fails to do so it could be subject to additional fines which willworsen its economic situation. Therefore Magyar really does need this money from European funds to improve the country's economic situation," said Ian Bond, deputy director of the CER.
France 24: Magyar in landslide victory in Hungary
13 April 2026
"I think one can be cautiously positive ...he [Magyar] still has some reservations about Europe's relationship with Ukraine,
Taking the Pulse: Can NATO Survive the Iran war?
Carnegie Europe
09 April 2026
Donald Trump has repeatedly bashed NATO and European allies, threatening to annex Canada and Greenland and deploring their lack of enthusiasm for his war of choice in Iran. Is this latest round of abuse the final straw?
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: Four years of war in Ukraine
24 February 2026
Ian Bond spoke with Andy Hunder and Victoria Vdovychenko about the economic, military and societal situation in Ukraine, four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: Will 2026 be the year to reset the reset?
11 February 2026
Ian Bond discussed the reset in EU-UK relationship with Anton Spisak and Jannike Wachowiak.
Briti teadur Kaja Kallasest: ta on aus, teised juhid käituvad vahel nii nagu võiksime lihtsalt teeselda, et Trump juhib vaba maailma
Postimees
23 January 2026
«Ma tean, et ta ei ole Brüsselis universaalselt populaarne,» ütleb Briti mõttekoja CER vanemanalüütik, kunagine Ühendkuningriigi suursaadik Lätis Ian Bond Kaja Kallase esimest aastat Euroopa Liidu kõrge välisesindajana kokku võttes.
Taking the Pulse: What issue is Europe ignoring at its peril in 2026?
Carnegie Europe
15 January 2026
2026 has started in crisis, as the actions of unpredictable leaders shape an increasingly volatile global environment. To shift from crisis response to strategic foresight, what under-the-radar issues should the EU prepare for in the coming year?
TRT World - The Newsmakers: Is China on track to become the world’s next superpower?
30 December 2025
Ian Bond, told TRT World "when you see the rate at which the Chinese navy is increasing in size and new aircraft carriers are being launched, that looks like the instruments of power projection" (from 11.00 mins).
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The EU in 2025
19 December 2025
Six of our researchers reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2026.
RTÉ Prime Time: The Ukrainian 'peace plan'
25 November 2025
Ian Bond, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform joined Edward Burke on RTÉ Prime Time to discuss the Ukrainian peace plan and the lack of Russian expertise in Trump's government.