Economic and military power in Asia
Economic tools in Asia are increasingly being used for strategic purposes, as the “two Asias” – military and economic – come closer together
Commentary
The EU and the Arctic Council
The EU’s bid for observer status at the Arctic Council may not yet be nearing a successful conclusion – especially if Russia has its way
Harnessing Spain’s “communist moment”
Where did Podemos come from and where is it taking Spain?
Two presidents and the Ayatollah
Ayatollah Khamenei and Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani are not worlds apart in their thinking
The Polish-German split: A storm in a teacup?
The crisis in Ukraine tested relations between Poland and Germany – but how serious are the divisions?
Europe’s alternatives to Russian gas
Europe’s new Energy Union aims at securing European energy supply – but, if not from Russia, where will Europe obtain its gas?
(Limited) freedom of movement
The EU must not confuse the subjects of counter-terrorism and migration
View from Athens: Walking the line between Europe and Russia
Greece does not rule out the possibility of vetoing new sanctions on Russia, but its foreign policy will likely remain aligned with that of the EU and NATO
Putinist art: Russia cracks down on cultural freedom
Russia's artistic and cultural sphere is coming under attack, as the government tries to use the arts to ensure loyalty to the regime
How strategic is the EU-Asia relationship?
The EU still has the chance to shape the role it wants to play in Asia