Russia’s military victory masks diplomatic impotence in Syria
Damascus has continually rebuffed Russian efforts to pivot to a political track, highlighting Moscow’s apparent inability to rein in its client
Commentary
Navigating the Eastern Flank without Germany?
German relegation of security and defence to non-core issues leaves European observers puzzling where Germany is heading, and how far it can be relied upon
The problem with a “shoot-to-kill” policy on foreign fighters
The policy is certainly morally questionable, but is it also unlawful?
Curtain comes down on Balkan Hague tribunals
Many crimes remain unanswered for, but with the Hague phase essentially over, it is about time for the difficult process of reconciliation
EU backed into a corner on Israel-Palestine
Trump’s Jerusalem announcement and Netanyahu’s visit have placed unprecedented strain on Europe’s Israel-Palestine policy.
One less adult in the room
Rex Tillerson received a frosty welcome in Europe last week. But the old continent has not yet formulated a practical response to Trump’s foreign policy
Tories sleepwalk towards soft Brexit
The UK government was deluded when it thought reaching a deal would be easy. It is deluded now in underestimating the concession it has made
Poland’s facelift to win back friends in Europe
It will take more than superficial changes to alter the course of Poland’s relationship with Europe
Ireland: The final barrier to a December Brexit deal
Theresa May has to satisfy interests in Dublin, Belfast and Brussels on Northern Ireland’s future status if Brexit talks are to progress this year
Saleh’s dramatic death returns Yemen to the spotlight
The former president’s death makes diplomatic engagement all the more difficult, but also underlines the folly of leaving Yemen on the backburner