No silver ballot: The problems with a Donbas referendum
The war in Donbas is Europe's worst active conflict – a referendum would not help
Human Rights and Democracy
Order from chaos: Stabilising Libya the local way
The tragedy of Libya in well known in outline but poorly known in detail – to many in Europe, that is. But Europe has a role in the country’s stabilisation
The League of Leagues: Pan-European cooperation against the EU
Matteo Salvini has launched the “League of Leagues” – an alliance of nationalist parties across the continent. And he brings friends
Spain’s new-found European destiny
Two views from our Council members on Spain’s new foreign policy direction under the new Socialist government
Poland, Hungary, and the slipping façade of democracy
The EU has thus far been unable to prevent democratic backsliding – what will it do in Hungary and Poland?
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Middle East and North Africa
Battle for Hudayda: A defining moment for the future of Yemen?
Discussion on the trajectory and consequences of the ongoing offensive in Hudayda, its potential effects on the humanitarian crisis, the challenges of stabilization, and its place within ongoing UN-led peace effort
Macron’s European ambition begins in the Balkans
Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to block accession of Macedonia and Albania to the EU have nothing to do with the Western Balkans, and everything to do with the European elections
Smart power rhetoric: One reason for Erdoğan’s re-election
The Turkish leader has perfected his rhetoric during 16 years in power, maintaining control with an effective interplay of coercion and attraction
What lies beneath: How climate change could aggravate problems that reach Europe’s shores
The Sahel would benefit from new multilateral institutions that head off instability by addressing the problems of environmental stress in the region
The hazards of haste: EU migration policy under pressure
The 22 June migration mini-summit only underlined differences of national approaches to the crisis – but it will take creative thinking to solve it