The Russians are building their own Starlink system. Day 1490 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Sanctions against Lukashenka. A shift in Ukraine’s policy towards Belarus

• New government in Kosovo: the end of the political crisis

• Moldova: a convergence fund instead of a reintegration plan

• Ukrainian counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Day 1455 of the war

• Arctic Sentry: NATO strengthens its polar flank

• Tashiev’s dismissal: a political earthquake in Kyrgyzstan

• The party needs an enemy: China and the conservatives’ victory in Japan

• A greater US presence in the Caucasus. Vice President Vance in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Game of drones: the production and use of Ukrainian battlefield unmanned aerial vehicles

Dialogue from a position of strength: China’s EU policy

At the monopolist’s mercy: Germany’s dependence on Chinese rare earth elements

Methodical elimination. Efforts to dismantle the local government system in Russia

Parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic: Babiš on the verge of returning to power

A fragile future: decarbonisation of Germany’s steel sector