Belarus: Elections in times of crisis
The low level of political protests in the run-up to the elections shows that Lukashenka remains popular, despite all Belarus’ economic woes
Wider Europe
The discreet charm of Vladimir Putin
Putin’s offer to assist fight against IS seems too good to be true – that’s because it is
Our confusions over Russia and Eastern Europe
Europe's polarising debate on Russia risks undermining its stand against authoritarianism
International justice comes to Ukraine
Kyiv's decision to invite ICC to investigate and prosecute war crimes in Ukraine may ward warring parties away from atrocities
EU should bring the Western Balkans into the refugee relocation scheme
The Western Balkans are becoming a de facto holding centre for refugees – they should be included in the relocation scheme
Engaging Iran: Implications for the South Caucasus
How the post-deal detente between Iran and the West might benefit the Caucasus states
Local elections in Donbas risk scuttling the Minsk agreement
Will free and fair elections take place in eastern Ukraine, with Russian proxies threatening to host rival polls?
Ukraine’s hot political autumn
Monday’s violent protest outside the parliament and the departure from the coalition of the Radical Party have kicked off Ukraine’s hot political autumn
EU needs to step up its game in Ukraine
The EU should stay true to basic principles in dealing with Russian revisionism and push back when these principles are violated
The challenge of re-engaging Belarus
It is right to be wary of the regime in Belarus, but the EU should nonetheless try to turn this into an opportunity in its favour