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…
Commentary
Iran’s Elections: what you need to know
On May 19, the Islamic Republic of Iran holds presidential elections, the first following the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement. Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is running…
The Macron leak that wasn’t
So stark is the absence of interesting information that one could conclude that the Macronleak was a false flag operation designed to point the finger at Russia
Macron’s Foreign Policy: Claiming the tradition
Macron’s inexperience means he needs to reassure the electorate that he can manage the national security state
MacMeltdown: Understanding the political crisis in Macedonia
The ongoing crisis in Macedonia could become destabilizing for the region unless the EU takes more decisive action
Time to bring Hamas in from the cold
The EU should welcome Hamas's new political platform and seize the opportunity to engage moderates within the movement
Brexit, Trump, France: third time unlucky?
A tumultuous election season has stirred up France's political landscape. While Macron seems likely to win, he needs to do so convincingly to create new stability
Trump’s poisoned TTIP chalice
The prospect of reopening trade talks with the US puts the European Union in an invidious position
Macron and the French Paradox
While commentators focused largely on negative aspects, France has seen an unprecedentedly pro-European electoral campaign
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