
The new power couple: Russia and Iran in the Middle East
Joint military operations in Syria have brought Russia and Iran relations closer than at any point since World War II
Joint military operations in Syria have brought Russia and Iran relations closer than at any point since World War II
The growing friendship between Russia and Turkey in recent years was a problem for Europe. But their recent bust-up is an even bigger one
Europe shouldn’t be afraid of Russian and Chinese efforts to integrate the Eurasian landmass, but should absorb them into its international order
The future of Europe’s relations with Russia looks bleak as the Kremlin pursues an increasingly aggressive foreign policy
Far from being an all-powerful “spookocracy” that controls the Kremlin, Russia’s intelligence services are internally divided
The current trajectory of the Russian regime is unstable and without dramatic change it will crumble within the next year
The penetration of Ukrainian politics by the super-rich oligarchy still forms a major obstacle to reform
EU’s weakness is prompting a new scramble for power for the Balkans with Russia, Turkey and other actors
The sixth ECFR Foreign Policy Scorecard highlights the EU’s diminishing ability to influence its neighbours, and the neighbourhood’s growing impact on the EU
Two decades after the end of the Bosnian war Carl Bildt considers the successes and failures of Dayton