Lessons from the Norway-EU relationship
Whichever way the British vote in June, they should not believe that a vote to leave is a vote to become another Norway in Europe
Commentary
The delayed threat of Strelkov’s opposition movement
The former military commander of the Donetsk People’s Republic has launched the All-Russian Nationalist Movement, which is an extremely important development to watch
British MP Jo Cox’s murder brought civility to the Brexit debate. It won’t last.
We want to believe there was some reason, even a bad one, for a tragedy like this. This is normal, but it doesn’t make good public policy. Some things are just senseless
Remembering Jo Cox
Jo Cox is a symbol of the very best of British and European values, and her murder a tragic reminder of the consequences of irrationality and hate
Khamenei on negotiations with US
Although the nuclear negotiations have taken Iran-US bilateral relations to unprecedented levels, the animosity persists. Almost a year after signing the nuclear deal, there has been little meaningful movement either from Iran or the West to maximize the potential of this opening.
The EU, Morocco, and the Western Sahara: a chance for justice
Morocco has to balance its desire to remain in the EU’s good graces and appear credible in its steps to improve its human rights record. The Kingdom’s political signals need not alarm the EU
Ukraine: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Caught in conflict with Russia, Kyiv is loathe to join the EEU, but its elites lack enthusiasm or knowledge about China’s integration project
Turkey: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Poised between Europe and Asia, the Russian and Chinese integration projects could both make Ankara once more a key bridge linking the two continents – but not before hostilities with Russia have been resolved
Serbia: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Though it is a candidate for EU membership, Belgrade continues to pursue a “special relationship” with both Russia and China
Sound and fury over Germany’s genocide vote
Turkey’s outrage at the German vote on the Armenian genocide is for domestic consumption – Erdoğan is careful not to derail his deal with the EU or become still more isolated