Who will run Europe after the European Parliament elections?
In this year's European elections the main parties are presenting candidates to head the EU Commission, but coalition mechanisms will probably lead to “politics as usual”
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Dogs of war straining at the leash in East Asia
Current events in the South China Sea have the potential to set off a major conflict
The Passive-Aggressive Donbas
An opinion poll in Ukraine shows results radically different from the latest referendum
Ukraine: A Failing State, or the Survival of the Old State?
Is Kiev's new government willing and able to make radical changes to the old system?
The revolution in Putin’s head
In Moscow, the ideological, geopolitical and economic rule book is being rewritten
Europe turns to the ICC on Syria – a sign of hopelessness?
The EU's call to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court stands as a reminder of how few options the EU has
Despite Crimea, Finland and Sweden stay wary of NATO
Russia's North-Western neighbours take a cautious approach after events in Crimea
Putin’s plan
Everything Putin is doing in Ukraine is intended to improve his bargaining position with the West
The role of Russian gas in Ukraine
Russian gas has a profound effect on Ukraine's politics and economy
Algeria’s preordained election prods debate
The upcoming election in Algeria leaves the people without a voice, but is at least sparking some debate