The West finds itself in a position where it cannot conclude agreements with the Kremlin on Iran, but with Tehran there is an opportunity for openness
Ellie Geranmayeh and Nicole Grajewski examine the growing convergence between Russia and Iran, shedding light on the extent of their burgeoning partnership and elucidating the fresh challenges that the Western world confronts as this alliance intensifies
Russia and Iran can work in areas where there are common interests, but also avoid areas of tension and work more towards where they really have synergies
Ellie Geranmayeh and Nicole Grajewski discuss the extent to which Russia and Iran have come closer together and outline the new risks the West faces as the union deepens
“Since the 2020 war, Russia has been very reluctant to choose between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which actually meant that they chose Azerbaijan.”
Marie Dumoulin analyses Armenia-Russia relations in regards to the conflict with Azerbaijan
Middle powers assert interests independently from the West. Saudi Arabia remains a partner on some issues but takes its own path on oil policy and relations with China and Russia.
Julien Barnes-Dacey analyses Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical manoeuvres and their impact on both the West and the EU
Without sufficient priority given to clean energy deals, Europeans risk committing themselves to importing dirty fuels incompatible with their green ambitions
Wagner is crouching and there is no doubt that the group will try to take advantage of the coup if it is successful
Lauriane Devoize’s analysis on the risks arising from the coup in Niger for regional stability
Spain needs to get out of almost two decades of losses and enter a positive virtuous cycle of greater knowledge, more productivity and less inequality
Toni Roldán explores a “Biden plan” for human infrastructures for Spain
The European People’s Party (EPP) and Giorgia Meloni have been exploring a possible alliance ahead of the 2024 European elections
Arturo Varvelli’s analysis on Meloni’s rapprochement with other European conversative political forces
Stationing 4,000 troops abroad requires a lot of infrastructure for the soldiers and their families
It is difficult to know if we are in an intifada, but I am convinced that we are on a trajectory that leads us to the third (intifada)
