Time to talk to Hamas
Israel wants to keep Hamas in the cold, but unless Europe works to encourage dialogue, the violence will continue
Commentary
With crises in Ukraine, Iraq and Gaza still raging, why should Europeans care about Libya?
This Q&A is based on a discussion between the author and over 400 experts and interested stakeholders in the Reuter Thompson Global Oil Forum
Germany’s summer of discontent on foreign policy
Germany prefers co-operation to conflict, but with its five special relationships each facing bad weather, it needs to think about new ways to conduct foreign policy
Asia’s security dilemma
A tension between the need for robust deterrence and the risk of escalation leads to almost impossible choices for Asians
Nuclear talks with Iran – no summer lull for negotiators
The toughest hurdles in this marathon diplomacy track have only just been encountered
France’s fascination with Israel and Palestine
As bombs fall on Gaza, France's deep-rooted preoccupation with Israel and Palestine is causing division within French society
Ten priorities for Juncker’s Europe
Jean-Claude Juncker will have considerable authority as new European Commission president, and he must use it to embody a new vision for the European Union
No time for cynics: the German-American intelligence dispute
The US’s alleged spying was ill considered, but both sides need to focus on the real priorities of the transatlantic alliance.
This renewed violence suggests a bleak future for Palestinians and Israelis
A toxic cocktail of greater radicalisation, lack of mediators and Binyamin Netanyahu do not bode well for the region
The Islamic State’s 1001 resources
The jihadists have developed a comprehensive war economy that is fundamental to their strategy.