How to talk with Russia
In a context of severe cultural alienation, how can the EU talk with Russia?
Commentary
Note to Berlin: Power and responsibility in foreign policy
If Germany is to take on the mantle of international leadership, it must prepare itself for the challenges and the responsibilities
COP21: A la carte climate politics
Paris climate deal reflects the modern, less legalistic environment for international deal-making
Putin’s presidential address: much ado about nothing?
Putin’s presidential address was long on anti-Turkish rhetoric and promises, but short on solutions to Russia’s economic woes
Three reasons why the West should not forget about Ukraine
Europe cannot afford to let New Ukraine die, and the élan of a people fighting to join Europe should be an inspiration to Europe’s old guard to build a New Europe too
#JesuisSchengen
The freedoms Schengen provides should not be a further casualty of the Paris attacks
Power vacuum in Aden will fuel more unrest
The assassination of Aden governor Jaafar Mohamed Saad is emblematic of the deep instability in the city and beyond
The new Japan paradox
The paradox about Japan is no longer that of an economic giant and a political dwarf; it is about the lack of significant international cooperation between Europe and Japan
View from London: Leading on foreign responses
London has steered clear of internal EU divisions over burden sharing, but is willing to engage externally on refugee crisis
View from Paris: No shortcuts for Turkey
Summit viewed as a win for Europe, but concerns linger over Turkish accession in hostile France