Devastating Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Day 1700 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• The Ukrainians are overwhelming Moscow’s air defence. Day 1672 of the war

• Germany: victory for Die Linke in Berlin and the AfD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

• Germany and the US expand defence industry cooperation

• Russia’s war plan: subjugate Ukraine, intimidate Europe, buy off the US

• Further disruption to Middle Eastern oil supplies

• US sanctions bill on Russia: a political tool with uncertain prospects for implementation

• The Russians are launching an attack along the border with Poland. Day 1665 of the war

• Russia: the second wave of the fuel crisis

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Rising tensions within Russia’s ruling elite: a mounting challenge for the Kremlin

Russia’s economy: heading towards recession?

A new Ostpolitik? Ukraine as a priority of the Merz government

High unemployment and labour shortages: paradoxes in Ukraine’s wartime labour market

The war in the Gulf and the challenges facing EU energy policy

Opening Pandora’s box? Instability in the Persian Gulf as a risk factor for global transport and supply chains