Security and Defence

Putin (centre) and Trump (right centre) walk to the left with their backs to the camera.

Trump meets Putin: Why the Alaska summit is no Yalta—yet

On August 15th, the American and Russian presidents will meet in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine—without Ukrainians, or even Europeans, in the room. Quick results are unlikely, and in any case, Europeans still have the cards to shape them

Snap out of it: Europe, Iran and nuclear negotiations

The deadline is looming for Britain, France and Germany to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran. They are right to consider an extension to this “snapback” mechanism—and China could play a crucial role in what comes next