Russia’s frontline advances slowing. Day 1560 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Israeli attacks on Iran – the impact on oil and gas markets

• Personnel reshuffle at the top of the Ukrainian army. Day 1203 of the war

• A courtesy visit with no substance. Lukashenka visits Beijing

• Friedrich Merz’s foreign policy – opening protocol

• Ukraine deals blow to Russian strategic aviation. Day 1196 of the war

• Germany: border returns ruled unlawful

• Meeting in Istanbul: The Kremlin’s maximalist demands

• Imperfect balance: the EU’s defence loan mechanism (SAFE)

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

What counts is the present: Israel’s alliance with the European right

Sky-high ambitions of the Orbán government: Budapest’s air cargo boom

Forging a nationalist model army. The political prospects of the Azov Movement

OSW update. Hungary election, no. 1

Excessive dependence? The growing role of US LNG and oil in the EU market

An uncertain future for Rosatom’s nuclear technology exports