If the European project is going to be revived, then Germany must be the engine of its revival.
The national security adviser has been a stabilizing force. What will happen if he leaves his post?
For countries interested in establishing a foothold in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia could soon be looking for patrons.
Turkey’s incursion in northern Syria has some parties reconsidering their allies and enemies.
When does a warship tooling around in hotly disputed waters really matter?
An obscure law would make economic policy a matter of national security.
The country has been getting closer to Azerbaijan in recent months.
A new gas reserve in the Eastern Mediterranean sparks friction.
With Russia and Turkey distracted, the time is right for the EU to move in.
Under the weight of government pressure, the cartels have fragmented but not broken.
Iran is attempting to take control of Syria. Israel can’t let that happen.
The countries are ready to find solutions to internal problems without Moscow’s help.
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