View from Rome: A step in the right direction but…
Italy wants to look outward to tackle refugee crisis, but domestic criticism over Turkey’s role
Commentary
View from Berlin: The limits of outsourcing
Germany pushed for Turkey summit, but important questions remain over internal burden sharing
The domestic logic of Ukraine’s Crimea “blockade”
Ukraine's escalation of Crimea “blockade” is a reaction to increasing domestic discontent, but risks feeding Russian propaganda
Why is Russia still turning up the heat on Turkey?
Escalation continues over downing of SU-24 with Erdogan and Putin putting personal prestige on the line
Turkey: EU partner or buffer state?
After EU-Turkey summit, Turkey finds itself closer to Europe – though not necessarily as a potential EU member
Japan and…the UK
The perception of Japan as “Asia's Switzerland” – affluent, old, but somewhat insular – still retains force in the UK
Japan and…Sweden
Despite perceptions of decling importance, Sweden can relate to Japan's attempts to stand up against a re-emerging superpower
Japan and…Spain
Despite shared interests and values, Spain is under-resourcing its relationship with Japan
Japan and…Portugal
Portuguese interest in developing exports to Japan drives its strong interest in the EU-Japan free trade agreement
Japan and…Italy
China's rise means that Japan's relationship with its giant neighbour will be key for Italy