Germany’s defence doublespeak
While Germany's role in security is of increasing importance, German politicians must downplay it for a domestic audience
Security and Defence
Cameron’s three front battle
Is time of complacency over for David Cameron?
Article 42.7: An explainer
What does France's invocation of Article 42.7 – the EU's mutual defence provision – mean for the EU and its member states
Migrations: let’s not fall into ISIS’ trap
Closing our borders to keep the others away is precisely what ISIS wants
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe – how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact
European countries edge towards war on terror
British drone strikes on jihadists in Syria are part of a European trend towards US-style military responses to terrorism overseas
War and peace in Berlin’s minds: threat inflation and denial in Germany
Why do Germans so strongly oppose military intervention in defence of NATO?
Digital weapons
Digital vulnerability is a great concern for governments and companies
(Limited) freedom of movement
The EU must not confuse the subjects of counter-terrorism and migration
Yemen melts down
The devestating bombings on Friday are just the latest sign that the country is coming apart at the seams