The new Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy provides a pragmatic vision for the EU’s external relations. But the loss of the United Kingdom and divisions among the remaining 27 may undermine its success.
Johnson did more than anyone to bury Britain’s European future; but his ultra-flexibility may yet prove to be its salvation
The next phase of European integration must engage with – and provide safeguards against – the dark side of interdependence. Otherwise Brexit will be just the beginning.
With every terrorist attack, anti-migration parties will have a larger platform, but they will struggle to change policy
Trump’s businessman’s approach to foreign policy promises stability to no one
The weakening of common European positions, with some key Spanish allies making overtures to Moscow, could weaken their mitigating force against a mix of isolationist and Realpolitik temptations, influential in Madrid
For Moscow, Russian-based criminal networks provide an unconventional asset in the geopolitical struggle with the West
The US-Turkey relationship will fail to evolve into a true alliance of trust and thus be of limited use in defeating ISIS or ending the civil war with the Kurds in Turkey
The idea of the Union must resonate with all Europeans, not just those who get invited to exclusive meetings. The era of Aachen is over; the age of Bratislava has arrived.
Kyiv is making a dangerous mistake in confusing western solidarity with unconditional support for the Ukrainian government and its policies