For too long, Europeans have neglected their defence infrastructure. With the threat of Russia looming, policymakers should consider four ways to present a strong, unified front   In a time

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The contours of President Donald Trump’s “unpeace” agreement with Vladimir Putin are becoming clear. US troops in Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire and Ukraine’s NATO membership are off the table;

Three months after Assad’s fall, Syrians remain hugely relieved about the collapse of the former regime. The possibility of a better future has replaced the guarantee of permanent despair. But,

Progress in global trade governance owes a lot to European and US collaboration. But as the US renounces its role of chief trade architect, the EU must consider alternative options

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Problem On March 3rd 2025, US president Donald Trump halted deliveries of American military assistance to Ukraine. For now, the move affects roughly $1bn worth of arms and ammunition, as

Cover image: picture alliance / REUTERS | Amel Emric Problem Last Wednesday, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state court convicted Milorad Dodik, the pro-Russian president of Republika Srpska, for defying the decisions

The EU could remain a global leader on climate action. But for this to happen, Ursula von der Leyen needs to commit to transparency in green policymaking World leaders are

The post-Berlin Wall era has come to an end, and something entirely new is beginning to unfold. The Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting on February 28th—in all its blunt, transactional brutality—laid

Summary The European Green Deal and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans aim to bring countries of the Western Balkans into alignment with the EU’s green goals; and to

Summary The use of military drones is spreading across Africa, further destabilising countries facing deep tensions between typically authoritarian governments and rebel groups. While these governments have frequently pursued violence