The recent uncovering of Dmitry Donskoy’s relics in the Cathedral of the Archangel is yet another attempt by the Russian Orthodox Church to help the state solve its problems. However, parroting the state’s version of Russian history leaves the Church with no message except “patriotism.”
Europe · Global politics
The far-right AfD’s win in a small German state calls for dynamism in Berlin and hedging in Brussels
Europe · Global politics
New polling published by ECFR shows that Britons across the political divide favour banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements
West & Central Asia · Global politics
Three features of today’s unordered world are converging to create a devastating food crisis. Russia’s war in Ukraine is disrupting agricultural exports from both countries. The enduring blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is restricting fertiliser shipments. And this year’s El Niño (a sporadic warming of the Pacific Ocean generating widespread knock-on effects elsewhere) could […]
Europe · West & Central Asia · Global politics
Icelanders voted no because of old, domestic reasons: fish, the currency and comfort with the status quo. The result was not a victory for the far-right—but the heated campaign is a warning sign for Icelandic political life.
Europe · Global politics
Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
Europe · West & Central Asia · North America · Defense · Global politics
More than 120 countries are attending the symposium in Paris.
Europe · North America · Global politics
It is 2027. China has spent three years repositioning forces under cover of maritime exercises and coast guard operations. In October, Beijing declares an expanded air defense identification zone covering […]
East Asia · Defense · Global politics
Hung Cao has been serving in an acting capacity since John Phelan left the post in April.
West & Central Asia · North America · Defense · Global politics
Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.
North America · Defense · Global politics
Social movements in North Africa increasingly focus on environmental concerns and the impact of climate change. Europeans must ensure their cooperation with governments in the region does not end up adding to activists’ grievances
Africa · Oil & energy · Global politics
Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats is the favourite to become Sweden’s next prime minister, but only after months of hard coalition bargaining. Who she governs with would shape how far her foreign policy shifts
Europe · Defense · Global politics
Deterrence in the Pacific The Class of 2006 War Studies Conference is the culminating event of a yearlong MWI Fellowship bringing together both MWI Fellows and subject matter experts to […]
East Asia · North America · Defense · Global politics
Germany’s political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis
Europe · East Asia · North America · Oil & energy · Global politics
At July’s NATO summit in Ankara, European leaders accepted that they must carry more of their own defence. Turning that promise into money means winning a fight over the EU’s next seven-year budget, against coalitions that have defended farm and cohesion spending for decades
Europe · West & Central Asia · North America · Defense · Global politics
On March 5, 2022—four days before South Korea held what would become its closest presidential election in history—North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile eastward into the sea. It was […]
East Asia · Defense · Global politics
Russia’s growing military intervention in Belarus poses a frontline security challenge for Europe. The EU needs to develop a more pragmatic strategy based on protecting its eastern border and shaping Minsk’s autonomy away from Moscow.
Europe · Global politics
Anti-corruption sanctions—and even the prospect of them—under the next US administration will be crucial to chances of peace in many parts of the world. Here’s how Europeans can play their part
West & Central Asia · North America · Global politics
ECFR polling suggests significant public support not only for tougher German policy on China but also for investment in renewables—tackling twin problems together
Europe · East Asia · Global politics
Despite all odds, there is now a realistic path towards ending the war in Gaza. Its success now depends on Israel. Europe could help tip the balance
Europe · West & Central Asia · Defense · Global politics
