Germany’s defence doublespeak
While Germany's role in security is of increasing importance, German politicians must downplay it for a domestic audience
EU instruments
Disillusion at the UN: From Srebrenica to Aleppo
Confidence in the UN could fall to an all time low if Moscow continues to manipulate the Syria peace process to its military advantage
Cameron’s three front battle
Is time of complacency over for David Cameron?
COP21: A la carte climate politics
Paris climate deal reflects the modern, less legalistic environment for international deal-making
Germany, France & Syria: Berlin’s calculated solidarity
Supporting France militarily is calculated to help Germany’s interest and better position it in international bargaining over a ceasefire and transition in Syria.
#JesuisSchengen
The freedoms Schengen provides should not be a further casualty of the Paris attacks
Germany’s hunt for a coalition of the willing
Germany is searching for European partners to end its splendid isolation over the refugee crisis
Welcome to the ‘Jungle’
Divisions over Calais' irregular migrant camp, “the Jungle” reflect divisions in Europe more widely
German foreign policy after Paris
Following Paris attacks, Germany once again faces a question of identity over its foreign and security policy
Article 42.7: An explainer
What does France's invocation of Article 42.7 – the EU's mutual defence provision – mean for the EU and its member states