What does Russia want?
The nature of the 'Russia challenge' – and how to address it
Commentary
At last, the stars are aligned for European defence
It is beginning to look as though the concept of ring-fencing or reserving a portion of national budgets to be spent collaboratively might finally get airborne
Timothy Garton Ash awarded the Charlemagne Prize
In recognition of his outstanding scientific and journalistic work, the Board of Directors of the Society for the Conferring of the International Charlemagne Prize of…
G7 shirking its responsibilities on Russia
If sanctions are considered not to be working, then the answer is not to lift them, but to strengthen them
Trump and Europe: The NASCAR Summit?
Regardless of Trump's visit to Europe, serious questions about the Trump administration should persist for Europe
Stabilising Mali – why Europe must look beyond technicalities
To foster long-term stability in Mali, the international community must not content itself with the implementation of technicalities
Trump’s Saudi speech hints at new risks
Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia marked a shift in US positioning that is likely to feed rather than temper conflict conditions in the region
China’s Belt and Road – new name, same doubts?
Beijing is trying to create an inclusive narrative around its new Silk Road initiative, but fails to convince the sceptics
The liberation of Europe
The remaining 27 EU members have turned the page after Brexit much faster than the UK itself
Korean peninsula: the plot thickens
Trump’s hard-nosed approach to North Korea is likely to have played a role in the election of a South Korean president who takes a softer view of Pyongyang, and who opposes US intervention