European Power

German leaders juggle foreign policy crises

The German government has proven itself adept at juggling foreign policy crises, but as it reaches the halfway point of its term, it is more important than ever that nothing gets dropped

A European shipwreck

To declare war on the smugglers will simply divert migratory pressure to other areas

Digital weapons

Digital vulnerability is a great concern for governments and companies

Russia’s military options in Ukraine

A resumption of Russian military provocations is likely, to keep Ukraine destabilised and maintain pressure on its government

The diplomatic battle for Ukraine

The Minsk agreement was vague on some key points of disagreement between Kyiv and Moscow, and the fight over how to interpret its provisions is escalating

Ukraine’s economic pressures

Russia’s aim is to create a dysfunctional Ukraine, and it will continue using economic means as much as military attacks