Kyiv’s bridges in the crosshairs of Russian drones. Day 1686 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• South Korea–Central Asia Summit: critical minerals take centre stage

• 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

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

The bedrock of security: NATO in Turkey’s Policy

When trouble strikes, turn to the Kremlin: how the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz benefits Russia’s oil exports

Tech oligarchs in the US: the mutual dependence between the Trump administration and Silicon Valley

Waiting for reforms: the future of the German welfare state

Deeper reconciliation or reopening old wounds? Controversy over the gathering of the German expellee association in the Czech Republic

Armenia ahead of the election: between Russia and the West