Orthodox myths: Greece’s pragmatic approach towards Russia
Greece is not the fertile ground for Russia that its critics fear it to be, even under Syriza
Commentary
Strategy on ice: Has Russia already won the scramble for the Arctic?
Russia has already – literally – staked its claim to vast tracts of the Arctic, and now China is looking northward too. Can other countries catch up when they are already so far behind?
To INF or not to INF? How unilateral withdrawal helps Moscow get away with treaty violations
American withdrawal from the cold war era INF Treaty would do nothing to strengthen security in the US or Europe, and would allow Moscow to get away with repeated violations
Bannon sets his eyes on Spain
Spain's far-right party Vox draws the country into the continent's growing anti-European league
Ministry of foreign assassinations: Killings, disappearances, and the challenge to the liberal order
If Europe refrains from punishing state-sponsored assassinations and disappearances, not only will authoritarian regimes continue their repressive tactics, but the EU will lose its ability to defend its common area of freedom, security, and justice
Reality bytes: Europe’s bid for digital sovereignty
Tomorrow the European Commission publishes its second ever review of the EU-US Privacy Shield – and shows the extent of Europe's preeminence in cyberspace
The world will soon start talking like Trump
Three lessons about communicating that politicians in the United States, and abroad, are learning from the current US president
Khashoggi disappearance: Time for an independent investigation
The alleged murder of Jamal Khashoggi further exposes Saudi Arabia’s destabilising role in the Middle East. European governments must press Riyadh to change course
Hand-outs and bail-outs: China’s lobbyists in Italy
Italy's new coalition government is moving the country on the path to bankruptcy, causing Italy to look overseas at China for support in pressuring the EU to bail them out
The perils of inflexibility: European security after Brexit
It is a distinct possibility that Brexit may proceed without an actual deal – that would be damaging for both sides, especially as concerns defence and security