The revolution in Putin’s head
In Moscow, the ideological, geopolitical and economic rule book is being rewritten
Eastern Partnership
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
European insecurity after Crimea
The “express annexation” of Crimea has raised the issue of the continuing need for security guarantees in Europe
Why Crimea matters
The annexation of Crimea could begin the dissolution of the western-led international order
Russia, Europe, and the new international order
The premise of an international order defined by the West and shared by the rest has been shown to be faulty
Russian roulette over Iran nuclear deal? Not yet.
Europe should keep a firewall between nuclear talks with Iran and the standoff over Ukraine with Russia
Putting an end to the EU autopilot on Georgia
The outcome of last October's parliamentary elections has sent Georgia on a bumpy road of political transition. The EU can help by stepping up its engagement and gain a more impartial foothold in the country.
The EU’s relationship with Ukraine: fling or partnership?
Brussels and Kyiv have been at loggerheads for over a year and the recent EU-Ukraine summit has not broken the deadlock. Will the fling between the EU and Ukraine that is now a decade old end bitterly or will it finally mature into a real partnership?