Are we back to 1914, 1938, 1945 or 1989?
Ten years ago, the consensus was that the Cold War was ancient history, but recent events in the Ukraine make clear that it is not as distant of a memory as it once seemed
Commentary
Towards Greater Europe through humanitarian cooperation?
Has the crisis in Ukraine completely erased the idea of Greater Europe from the agendas of politicians and analysts?
How should Europe respond to Russia? The German view
Germany’s willingness to enter into dialogue is explained by the fact that it feels a special responsibility towards Russia stemming from complicated history
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Finnish view
The EU must remain unified in its approach to Russia, and must defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its eastern partners
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Spanish view
Spain's cautious approach regarding the Ukraine crisis is rooted in a complex cluster of factors, including geographic distance and economic ties with Russia
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Italian view
The Ukraine crisis has marked a gradual structural shift in Italian foreign policy towards Russia
How should Europe respond to Russia? The Polish view
The crisis in Ukraine is not about the rights of ethnic Russians, but rather Moscow's desire to destabilise Ukraine and re-establish strategic control of the region
Are Voodoo Politics bewitching Spanish voters?
The big story these days in Spain is the unexpected – and meteoric – rise in the polls of the leftist Podemos Party
Europe’s big tax scam
It is hard to believe that Juncker knew nothing of the recent LuxLeaks tax scandal, but political deception is not a better alternatie
Prospects for the Iranian nuclear talks
While the new potential role of Russia boosts the chances of a final nuclear deal with Iran, gaps over sanctions relief continue to place doubts over whether this month's deadline can be met