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US election special: Donald Trump wins
The polls have closed, the counting is almost over, and it is certain: there will be a second Donald Trump administration. With his historic and unpr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Russia’s playbook in Georgia and Moldova
The recent elections in Georgia and Moldova were marred by significant Russian interference, including disinformation campaigns and vote-buying. As t…
1 year, 2 months ago
China’s trade challenges for the European economy
EU member states have voted to implement proposed tariffs of up to 45 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles. Germany was among five member states to …
1 year, 2 months ago
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
Since the Sudanese civil war began in 2023, millions of people have been displaced, and thousands killed or injured: as European governments focus on…
1 year, 2 months ago
Regional war in the Middle East: Anatomy of conflict one year after 7 October
One year on from the murderous attacks of 7 October 2023, the Middle East is in the middle of an escalating regional war. This week, Mark Leonard wel…
1 year, 3 months ago
Kamala Harris and the future of US foreign policy
With only a month to go before the US election, much ink has been spilled writing about how US foreign policy might change if Trump returned to the W…
1 year, 3 months ago
Giorgia Meloni: Redefining Italy’s place in Europe and the world
Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni is playing a central role in the country’s recent significant political developments. Her right-wing coalition …
1 year, 3 months ago
Russia, Ukraine, and Europe’s war economy
After a period of stalemate between Russia and Ukraine, direct military action has recommenced. Heightened tensions have led to discussions on Europe…
1 year, 3 months ago
Germany, France, and the rise of Euroscepticism
It has been a momentous few weeks in German and French politics. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) won its first state election – and achieved the Ge…
1 year, 4 months ago
The world after the West: Sasha Gabuev and Mikhail Komin on Russia’s role in international organisations
Russia is influential in international organisations: a permanent member of the UN Security Council, it also participates in geoeconomic groups such …
1 year, 4 months ago