The ‘new Oprichnina’ and the engineering of souls
The creation of Vladimir Putin’s new National Guard has echoes of the darker moments of Russia’s history
Wider Europe
The Glazyev Tapes: Getting to the root of the conflict in Ukraine
The so-called “Surkov Leaks” have reinvigorated the discussion of Moscow’s involvement in the war in Ukraine and the emergence of “people’s republics” in the east of the country
Mosul operation sees Turkey flex its muscles
Ankara’s new security doctrine sees a greater role for military intervention in its ‘backyard’
26 Oct
Turkey: Challenges and Opportunities
After the failed July coup in Turkey, a complex and explosive mixture of misunderstandings, bad blood and unrecognised but shared interests has brought EU-Turkey relationship to a critical juncture. What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the two partners?
Putin’s friends in Europe
The upsurge of populism in Europe has provided Russia with an ample supply of sympathetic political parties across the continent
18 Oct
Wyścig o Eurazję: UE wobec chińskich i rosyjskich projektów integracyjnych
Eurazjatycka Unia Gospodarza i Nowy Jedwabny Szlak różnią się pod wieloma względami, ale obie zmuszają Unię Europejska do głębszej refleksji nad regionem Eurazji
18 Oct
The Race for Eurasia: the EU in the face of Chinese and Russian integration projects
The Eurasian Economic Union and the New Silk Road differ in many aspects, but both force the European Union to deeply rethink the region
View from Warsaw: Deterrence above all
What is distinct about Poland’s attitude to Russia is its genuine conviction in the potential for conventional military conflict with Moscow
View from London: Pragmatic continuity
Russian actions in Ukraine and Syria will frustrate any attempts at a shift in UK policy on Russia
View from Athens: Towing the line
The new reality of Greek acquiescence to EU policy hides deep ideological differences