Hungary in waiting: The Slovak challenge for the EU and Ukraine
The new Slovak government seems a natural pro-Kremlin ally for Hungary. But there is still time for the EU, member states, and Ukraine to get Fico onside
European Power
Striking absence: Europe’s missile gap and how to close it
Europeans have been quick to enhance their missile defence capabilities. But to properly address the threat of Russia’s missiles and deter broader conflict, they need to complement defensive systems with offensive ones
In our new world disorder, the old bipolar frames of reference won’t get us anywhere
Now, a country can be aligned with the US on security while cosying up to Russia on energy and China on trade
Polywar and polyamorous geopolitics
US President Joe Biden’s largely successful response to Russia’s war against Ukraine reflects his vision of the world as a bloc of democracies facing off against revisionist autocracies. But there is growing evidence that this is a minority view, even among some of America’s closest allies
Election quake: An opportunity for a more European Dutch foreign policy
The next Dutch government will come to power amid a broad national consensus on several foreign policy topics. To capitalise on this opportunity, it will need to break with some of the traditional norms of Dutch European policy
A maker, not a taker: Why Europe needs an economic security mechanism
Europe risks becoming a taker, not a maker, of economic security norms. To prevent this, the EU should develop a European economic security mechanism.
Another blow to arms control: Russia’s ‘de-ratification’ of the nuclear test ban treaty
Russia remains a signatory of the nuclear test ban treaty and has not signalled its intention to withdraw, but the Duma’s decision to revoke the ratification sends a worrying signal about Russia’s intentions and the future of arms control
America’s trade-off: Israel, Ukraine, and the inescapable China question
The US too often falls for its own superpower myth and fails to prioritise among its foreign policy commitments – including its present China challenge, which has not gone away
Labour’s intent: Resetting Britain’s defence relationship with Europe
A new UK Labour government should move quickly to agree fresh ambitions with EU partners on defence industry collaboration and consolidation
Gridlock: Why Europe’s electricity infrastructure is holding back the green transition
Europe urgently needs to expand and modernise its outdated electricity grid if the European Union is to achieve its renewable energy goals