Wider Europe

Putin (centre) and Trump (right centre) walk to the left with their backs to the camera.

Trump meets Putin: Why the Alaska summit is no Yalta—yet

On August 15th, the American and Russian presidents will meet in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine—without Ukrainians, or even Europeans, in the room. Quick results are unlikely, and in any case, Europeans still have the cards to shape them

Turkish President Tayipp Erdogan stands in behind a lectern in front of a black background at a conference.

Axis of unease: Why Europeans should try to manage a Turkey-Israel rivalry

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran could have serious implications across the Middle East, not least by exacerbating ongoing tensions between Turkey and Israel. Europeans need to reassure Ankara that they are focused on regional stability—and take Turkey’s defence concerns seriously