I think the conflict will remain localized. However, its effects on energy, value chains and migration flows – inter alia – are global.
Arturo Varvelli explains how the Russian threat has changed the perceptions of risk of European countries, and what is the impact of the war in Ukraine on Europe
Mig-29s would make a big difference. Of course, they wouldn’t change the situation immediately, but they could protract Russia’s attrition.
Gustav Gressel explains the impact that Polish Mig-29 fighter jets could have on the war in Ukraine and the difficulties related to their delivery to Ukraine
Reforms in Saudi Arabia are also aimed at bringing the palace closer to the two-thirds of the population under 30 years old (…) Today, consensus is also built through entertainment
Cinzia Bianco analyses the reform plan launched in Saudi Arabia by the Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman, and how this targets young people.
If Finland has stopped Stalin, Kiev can stop Putin
Gustav Gressel analyses the conflict in Ukraine and how Kiev could manage to push back the Russian forces and maintain its independence
I think they’re still trying to figure out how convincing yesterday’s vote was. In my opinion, it was a farcical vote and a step that goes well beyond the integrity of the entire political process.
Tarek Megerisi comments on the vote of confidence to Bashagha’s government granted by Tobruk House of Representatives (Libya) on March 1st, and on UN’s delay in taking stance on the matter
Ukraine and Turkey’s deal did not include the use of drones for offensive acts, but this all falls apart since Russia currently is an invading country
Federico Borsari analyses Ukraine and Turkey’s deal on the purchase of Turkish TB2 drones and the implications of their use in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
There is a high risk that Russia cuts off gas supplies to Europe. The EU needs a stronger and more reliable economic deterrent with an anti-coercion instrument.
A war would be dramatic. The West can only resort to sanctions, and these are nearly more harmful for us than for Russia.
Marta Dassù comments on the US and EU’s decision not to intervene militarily but to use sanctions, should Russia attack Ukraine.
Russia now wants to take advantage of the tension created on the ground to achieve its goals by diplomatic means
Kadri Liik comments on the latest developments of the Ukraine crisis: we are moving towards a new phase
The Russia-Ukraine crisis could prove to be a watershed for European security
The results of the latest ECFR survey on what Europeans think about the war in Ukraine have been published by Repubblica
