Find out what Brussels’ new decision to extend individual sanctions against persons and entities linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine means. We bring an overview of the political context, disputes within the European Union, and the messages this measure sends to Moscow, Kyiv, and the European public.
Find out what is behind the new wave of Chinese military activities around Taiwan, how Taipei, Washington, and Tokyo are responding, and why the situation in the Taiwan Strait is once again being viewed as one of the most sensitive security issues in Asia and beyond.
Find out why the dispute in Poland over European defence loans has become important for the entire European Union. We bring an overview of the conflict between Donald Tusk’s government and the president, the significance of the SAFE programme and the broader debate on European defence, NATO and the security of Europe’s eastern flank.
Find out what the new Israeli strikes, interruptions to medical evacuations and the limited opening of the Rafah crossing reveal about the real situation in Gaza. We bring an overview of the humanitarian crisis, diplomatic disputes and the key question of who can govern the territory after the war.
Find out what lies behind Hungary’s most tense campaign in recent years. We bring an overview of the clash between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, the key disputes over the European Union, Ukraine and the rule of law, and the reasons why the outcome of the election in Budapest is being followed across Europe.
Find out what the new American deployment of Marines to the Middle East means, the continuation of Iran-linked strikes, and the growing risk to navigation, energy supplies, and global security. We bring an overview of the military escalation, diplomatic pressures, and consequences spilling far beyond the region.