Pastiche politics: Macedonia, democracy and the faltering journey to Europe
This weekend’s parliamentary elections in Macedonia are, ironically, an exercise in strengthening anti-democratic forces
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Kyrgyzstan: President Atambayev’s Constitutional Gamble
Political turmoil could follow Kyrgyz vote on President Atambayev’s controversial constitutional amendents
Letter to a besieged Europe
Francisco de Borja Lasheras gives a wake-up call for Europe to address its most pressing challenges before it is too late
Dodon’s Moldova will not rush towards Russia
Moldova may return more towards the ‘balancing’ policy of the Communist leader Vladimir Voronin
Donald Trump and the Bieber Doctrine
“Go and love yourself” is essentially Mr. Trump’s message to his European allies.
Everyone in Europe Needs to Take a Deep, Calming Breath
We don't yet know how the president-elect will behave in office. Meanwhile, the present state of hysteria could make things worse.
Asia awaits Trump
Asian partners and rivals alike will be justifiably nervous at the prospect of a Trump presidency, but they should not read too much into campaign rhetoric
Populists are out to divide us. They must be stopped.
The US is the latest country to be seduced by nationalists. Liberals should brace themselves for a long struggle
With Trump, the spectre of John Bolton returns to the UN
Before January, Europeans should make preparations to safeguard the UN, again
What Europe should do about a problem like Trump
If European governments do not take serious steps to secure a good deal with President Trump, they will likely end up with a bad one.