Towards Greater Europe through humanitarian cooperation?
Has the crisis in Ukraine completely erased the idea of Greater Europe from the agendas of politicians and analysts?
How should Europe respond to Russia? The German view
Germany’s willingness to enter into dialogue is explained by the fact that it feels a special responsibility towards Russia stemming from complicated history
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Finnish view
The EU must remain unified in its approach to Russia, and must defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its eastern partners
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Spanish view
Spain's cautious approach regarding the Ukraine crisis is rooted in a complex cluster of factors, including geographic distance and economic ties with Russia
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Italian view
The Ukraine crisis has marked a gradual structural shift in Italian foreign policy towards Russia
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Polish view
The crisis in Ukraine is not about the rights of ethnic Russians, but rather Moscow's desire to destabilise Ukraine and re-establish strategic control of the region
After Ukraine’s elections, Russia has few good options
Ukraine’s parliamentary elections and the polls held in the self-proclaimed eastern republics have lessened the chances for compromise
The Finlandisation of Ukraine
Influential voices are pushing for the Finlandisation of Ukraine, but this proposal ignores both the actual experience of Finland with the Soviet Union and the real causes of the present crisis with the Kremlin.
Ukraine’s elections: Another Maidan, another Bosnia?
Twenty-five after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the West’s perspective on Eastern Europe is still often overshadowed by its view of Russia.
Explaining the Ukraine vote
Although turnout was low in Ukraine's parliamentary elections, the results show Ukrainians want an end to “politics as usual”