‘New KGB’ plans betray Putin’s anxiety
If true, this would be a serious shift in policy, reflecting a dawning awareness on Putin’s part that his old strategies for governing Russia are looking increasingly ineffective.
Commentary
EU indecision on UN Secretary General choice plays to Russia’s advantage
There are still, for now, some very serious European contenders with real chances of success.
Duterte trumps Trump
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for US troops and advisors to leave the Philippines, shortly after issuing an expletive ridden description of President Barack Obama, needs to be taken seriously
EU-Turkey relations after July 15: Turning the page
A complex and explosive mixture of misunderstandings, bad blood and unrecognised but shared interests has brought EU-Turkey relationship to a critical juncture
Crimea goes to the polls: Non-recognition and the Russian Duma elections
It is only by doggedly pursuing non-recognition – and by mainstreaming this belief – that there can be any success in the future.
View from Madrid: A golden opportunity clouded by domestic turbulence
The vacuum created by Brexit could be the perfect opportunity for Spain to step up – if only it could form a government
View from Paris: Security, prosperity and confidence
Concrete progress on central challenges are the way to respond to the crisis in Europe.
View from Berlin: Keep calm and carry on
Bratislava should be modest in rhetoric and look to develop coalitions for security and growth initiatives
View from Rome: Europe is alive but needs to kick
Bratislava is the perfect opportunity for Europe’s leaders to live up to their responsibilities in delivering concrete responses to Europe's challenges
View from Stockholm: Brexit and the future of Europe
Sweden has much to lose from a hard divorce