Leering bear, rising dragon
“G2” is this year’s world order catchphrase. The ‘other’ international power duopoly will end in tears for Russia.
Wider Europe
Russia and Georgia: Unfinished business?
A year ago last August Russia and Georgia went to war over tiny South Ossetia. Is another war a serious possibility?
A year after the Russo-Georgian war, the world looks the same even if the Caucasus are changed forever
Last year, many saw in the Russo-Georgian War signs of a new international order. But it is only the Caucasus that look different.
Go east, Sweden
The Swedish presidency should tour the EU’s eastern periphery to ensure the region does not feel forgotten
The guns of August: non-event with consequences
The political fallout of the Russia-Georgia war of August 2008 affects far more than the main combatants
Moldova’s surprise election result
The EU can play a positive role in brokering a solution in Moldova – it can’t afford a third election
Moldova: Europe?s poorest pawn
Moldova has managed to make the news again. This does not happen often.
Elections in Moldova. Again.
On 29 July Moldova will hold early parliamentary elections. Nicu Popescu offers a snapshot of the country two days before the elections.
The summer of eastern Europe’s discontent
The EU needs to better marshal its soft power in the eastern neighbourhood
The end of ?de facto states?
Nicu Popescu comments on developments in Abkhazia and South Ossetia after their recognition by Russia