The Glazyev Tapes: Getting to the root of the conflict in Ukraine
The so-called “Surkov Leaks” have reinvigorated the discussion of Moscow’s involvement in the war in Ukraine and the emergence of “people’s republics” in the east of the country
Commentary
Mosul operation sees Turkey flex its muscles
Ankara’s new security doctrine sees a greater role for military intervention in its ‘backyard’
EU Differentiation FAQ
What is differentiation and why does it matter?
The battle for Mosul: So far so good
The military plan A is working well, for now. But if it encounters problems, the myriad of actors involved could start to pull in different directions, to the detriment of Mosul’s future
Fact-checking popular claims about immigrants
Many of the most widely held views on immigration are false
Why less Europe is no Europe – comparing the fates of CETA and MES
The more power delegated to the Commission, with the appropriate balance of power with a strengthened EU Parliament, the more likely we are to get outcomes representing the majority of Europeans.
The Way Forward: EU Digital Policies and Brexit (Part II)
The curtailment of law enforcement cooperation between the UK and the European Union will be an inevitable consequence of the British exit
The revenge of the countryside
Europe must narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, otherwise radical populists will continue to flourish in neglected communities
European Defence: This time, could they really mean it?
A joint European defence budget won’t happen, but smaller steps in the direction of pooling European defence resources could and should be taken
Putin’s friends in Europe
The upsurge of populism in Europe has provided Russia with an ample supply of sympathetic political parties across the continent