The risks of deeper engagement in Mali
The war in Mali continues to expand, even as the country’s peace process stumbles ever onward.
Commentary
Turkey after July 15: The view from Ankara
Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, Ambassador and Presidential Spokesperson, speaks to ECFR about the July 15 coup attempt and its aftermath.
Can a regional process unlock Israeli-Palestinian peace?
If Arab states remain committed to increased cooperation with Israel, they should explore how these growing ties could be leveraged to advance Palestinian sovereignty
India and China: A scramble for Africa?
Africa is big enough for both, but there is a risk that the rivalry between China and India could play out to the detriment of African interests
Is the Iran-Saudi cold war heating up?
Each must do more to avoid interfering in the other’s domestic secu
Turkey’s failed coup could be good news for international action on Syria
Turkey's constrained military and inward focus could soften its 'Assad must go' policy.
EU strength and weakness facing China
The divergence between the EU's recent statements on Market Economy Status and the South China Sea issue reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the EU itself.
What the Olympic doping scandal says about the decline of Putin’s Russia
Drug taking in sport can be seen as a metaphor for the country’s ills: denial, bluster and blame providing a recipe for isolation and stagnation
While Kuwait peace talks smoulder, Yemen burns
High-level political talks cannot be the only focus for the international community if Yemen is to have any chance of recovery
Trump wants America to stop being the world’s policeman — and start being its rent-a-cop
Trump’s businessman’s approach to foreign policy promises stability to no one