Ukraine strikes Russian fuel terminals on the Baltic coast. Day 1497 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Small steps instead of big projects: France and Germany’s plan to enhance the CSDP

• German energy companies lobby for Nord Stream 2

• Turkey is expanding its operation in Syria

• Another stage of the consolidation of the Russian law enforcement system?

• The parliamentary election in Russia: a demonstration of the Kremlin’s power

• The agreement between Russia and the United States on Syria: benefits for Moscow

• The empty ritual: parliamentary elections in Belarus

• The German initiative for arms control: time for dialogue with Russia

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

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

The three special cases: demographic processes in the South Caucasus