Kremlin narratives on Crimea resurface in German election debate
For the future of Ukraine, what Germany thinks and does really matters
Wider Europe Forum
Why Stalin’s popularity doesn’t have to be as terrifying as it seems
Stalin's increasing popularity in Russia is worrying, but its importance should not be exaggerated
Tangled up in lucre
How the Russian authorities are weaponising ‘financial sloppiness’ to crack down on dissidents
Ukraine’s Euro vision not yet realised
Ukraine embraced the official Eurovision slogan ‘Celebrate Diversity’ with apparent ease; not least because it is the perfect symbol for the new Ukraine and its…
Why Putin won’t get tough on Kadyrov
The persecution of gay people in Chechnya may point to a profound weakness in the Kremlin’s power in the republic
Armenian elections: The prelude to a pivotal political transition
This election heralds a structural transformation in Armenian politics, from a semi-presidential system to a parliamentary form of government
Russia protests: this time it is different
If we consider their potential for long-term impact, Navalny's protests differ in many ways from previous protests in Russia
Kaliningrad: From boomtown to battle-station
The deployment of Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad has raised fears in Europe that the territory is becoming Russia's key battle-station
Donbas: Beyond war
Beyond the headlines, what is the human cost of the war in the Donbas?
How to put Crimea back on the European agenda
Three years since annexation, Crimea remains in limbo and there are few diplomatic initiatives for its return to Ukraine. Can a working group of committed parties put Crimea back on Europe's agenda?