After the election victory, a change of image for Japan and Shinzo Abe?
Prime Minister Abe’s image, whether deserved or not, is a problem to him, and to Japan
Commentary
Belarus and the Eurasian Economic Union: The view from Minsk
Belarus's involvement in integration processes with Russia has one condition: that Russia pays. And the EEU is no exception
What will be the consequences of the Russian currency crisis?
Russia severe currency crisis finds the government totally unprepared and will likely bring a sharp diminution in people's income
Ten Commandments for effective interventionism
Ten commandments for effective interventionism, building on Witney's recent publication with Richard Gowan
The modus operandi of Putin’s Russia
To understand Russia’s actions in Ukraine, we need to understand the nature of Russia’s agenda and how it is pursued
On recognising Palestine: speech excerpts from Daniel Levy
There is a case to be made for Europe not recognising the Palestinian state, but is it a worthwhile one?
Russia’s game in the Baltic Sea region: A Polish perspective
Russia’s aggressive behaviour in the Baltic Sea region must be met with a coherent long-term Western strategy
Shinzo Abe’s new lease of life
Abe's victory in Japan's snap elections gives him the chance to keep the promises that he failed to keep in his previous term
Why Russia’s relationship with India matters for Europe
Modi and Putin publicly reaffirmed the longstanding bond between India and Russia yesterday, even as the West continues to seek to isolate Russia
Strategic patience with Russia will pay off
Instead of using Ukraine as a bargaining chip with Russia, the EU needs to be strategic and united in its approach