Slowdown in Russia’s advances on the front. Day 1469 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Slovakia: President Čaputová will not run for re-election

• Finland’s new government coalition: 2% of GDP to be allocated on defence despite budget cuts

• Grain comes first: the African peace initiative for Ukraine

• Ukrainian forces continue their offensive in the south. Day 481 of the war

• Blinken in Beijing: stabilisation with no prospects for a breakthrough

• Romania: a new government with an eye on upcoming elections

• The offensive along the Zaporizhzhia front slows down. Day 477 of the war

• Growing crisis surrounding the Turkish lira

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Long live youth! Demography of Central Asian states

Fuelling defence: expanding NATO’s pipeline system to the eastern flank

A trusted ally? Denmark’s involvement in helping Ukraine

More continuity than change: the Merz government’s Energiewende

Electromobility ‘Made in Türkiye’: Turkey’s automotive sector in the era of change

Poisoned gifts: humanitarian and development aid in Russia’s foreign policy